Hobby Farm Living

 

Life on a hobby farm can be very fulfilling for many people. It seems that people are wanting to slow down in life and enjoy more than just a typical 9-to-5 lifestyle that is then rushed with many kids' activities and other responsibilities after work. Life on a hobby farm can be busy, but very enjoyable and time to not feel rushed. 

Hobby farm chores can be gathering eggs, feeding livestock, growing your own foods, building things by hand and simply resting by the heat of a wood stove and being thankful for what you have. Many hobby farmers are not concerned about what is the latest and greatest gadget or video game out there, they might be researching which breed of chicken lays the best, what crop to plant and DIY projects, but they are looking for simpler and more down to earth than what is available these days. Is there satisfaction from these things? Yes, how nice to sit down at a meal and know that you are feeding your family healthy foods that you have grown.

How exciting to sit on a piece of furniture you built or give your child or grandchild a toy that you have made by hand. Little things like a cross-stitch project that you have finished and hung on the wall can be a bright spot in your day. Seeing a chick that you have hatched that is thriving outside can bring such joy to your life. What about serving your family a cake you have baked from scratch? Maybe handing a neighbor that is struggling a basket of homegrown food or homemade soap, blanket, etc? 

Enjoying time with nature and all that life offers outside the world of offices, warehouses, Amazon, video games, and Tik Tok can be very rewarding.