About Us
Farming Around is an independent publication for people who grow food and raise animals on a small scale: backyard gardeners, homesteaders, hobby farmers, and anyone thinking about their first few acres.
Why We Started Farming Around
Good farming advice is out there, but it’s scattered across dense extension bulletins, forum threads and videos that skip the important details. We started Farming Around to put clear, practical, step-by-step guides in one place, written for real people with limited time, budget and land.
What We Cover
- Crops & Gardening: growing guides for vegetables, fruit and field crops
- Livestock & Poultry: chickens, goats, pigs, rabbits, bees and more
- Homesteading: land planning, self-sufficiency and food preservation
- Sustainable Farming: soil health, composting and regenerative methods
- Farm Equipment: tractor, tool and implement buying guides
- Farm Business: turning a small farm into a source of income
How We Create Our Guides
Every guide is built on established sources, including university agricultural extension services, government agriculture and food safety agencies, and recognized breed and industry associations. We focus on:
- Practical steps you can follow, not theory
- Real numbers such as spacing, temperatures, space requirements and costs, in both imperial and metric units
- Readers everywhere: we write for the US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond, and point out where rules and seasons differ
- Keeping content current: we review and update guides when better information becomes available
Farming involves animals, machinery and food safety. Our guides are for general information. Always check local regulations, and consult a veterinarian, agronomist or other qualified professional for your specific situation. See our Disclaimer.
Corrections and Feedback
Spotted a mistake, or have practical experience that could improve a guide? We genuinely want to hear it. Get in touch and we’ll review it promptly.
Independence and Affiliate Links
Farming Around is reader-supported. Some articles may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. Read more in our Disclaimer.