hobby farming and it’s inpact on conservation

have you been thinking about starting a hobby farm? Do you want to know more about hobby farming? are you unsure where to start? if you can relate to any of these then you are at the right place.

in this post I will also talk about the positive impact it could have on the planet, so keep reading because I feel like this is going to be an interesting topic.

I love keeping things simple and it’s no different with hobby farming,

my goal with hobby farming is to work with nature whether that be gardening or taking care of my animals

and to create a healthier lifestyle by growing more of my food.

I am slowly starting to implement permaculture techniques to make my life easier and in turn, preserve wildlife and ecosystems.

using permaculture principles

if you’ve never heard of permaculture it means working with nature to create a more sustainable way of producing food and taking care of our animals,

‘permaculture’ is short for permanent agriculture,

it helps repair damaged soil and often does less work for us because nature is doing most of the work.

if you wanna know more about permaculture check out this article from Gro Cycle

starting a hobby farm does not have to be complicated, you can start as small as you like and grow from there

hobby farming is so rewarding and a great way to start growing your own food and be more self-sufficient if you’re thinking

“I don’t have a green thumb and I can’t grow anything” or “What if my animals die”

the truth is pretty much anyone can learn how to grow plants and take care of animals if they are willing,

with that said yes both of those things will most likely happen at some point but that’s a part of life,

and if you like doing it enough that won’t stop you from continuing.

Not only will you learn a lot about gardening and animals, but you will also learn to be both consistent and patient which is something we all need more of (at least I do:))

ok, let’s get into some of the pros and cons of hobby farming!

What is hobby farming?

as the name suggests it is farming for a hobby and a way to replace some of the food you buy at a supermarket with homegrown foods and a great way to create a healthier lifestyle.

cons of having a hobby farm

Let’s talk about the cons first

animals in this case if you want to go somewhere for a long period (a few days)

you will need to get someone to take care of them while you are gone.

it takes time, gardening takes time for instance planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting

these are all things that you will need to account for

animals take time some more than others, you have daily chores,

keeping their enclosure mended if something happens, and cleaning their enclosure.

it takes hard work and consistency, to keep your animals healthy and you plants growing.

it takes money to keep your animals alive, there are ways to cut costs, but that’s for another article.

but in the end, it’s so worth it!

you’ll know what I’m talking about when you have that feeling of eating food that you work hard to grow,

or an animal coming up to you so that you can give them scratches

pros of hobby farming

there’s a lot… where do I start.

you will have fresh vegetables and fruit from your backyard

trust me they taste better than the ones you buy at the grocery store and they’re also probably healthier.

if you have chickens you will have fresh eggs. click here if you want to know more about owning chickens.

you can get a cow or a goat for milk (fresh raw milk is the best!) click here to read more about owning goats.

there is no set-in-stone way to do it so you can try it and see what works for you.

it’s fun and a great way to spend your free time, I find it quite relaxing to grow vegetables and flowers,

I like sitting beside my wildflowers and watching the bees and butterflies as they sip on the sweet nectar,

or watching a little field mouse scurry through the plants, some people might be upset by such a sighting in their garden

but I don’t mind if wildlife comes into my garden for a snack as long as they leave some for me,

I find wildlife so entertaining which is why I like having it in my garden.

you can learn to be more self-reliant by growing more of your own food.

conservation through hobby farming

depending on how you do it, it won’t take a lot of money to get started especially if you start with gardening.

if done right hobby farming can have a positive impact on conservation especially if you use permaculture principles,

if more people would start growing at least some of their own food it would lower mass production,

and unethical farming in turn we would be healthier and so would the planet,

I would love to hear your thoughts on this, leave a comment or Email me at glomiller55@gmail.com

by preserving nature we are not only protecting wildlife but we are also preserving our food source.

practicing good, ethical gardening methods we can not only keep the soil from being ruined but will also improve its quality,

leading to higher quantities of produce and higher quality produce.

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