Who Reads Hobby Farm Home?
Hobby Farm Home celebrates traditional farm life with modern flair. Articles include cooking with home-grown produce and farm-raised meat, the décor of the farmhouse, reviving farm traditions, and the handmade creation of objects—bringing the farm indoors. Hobby Farm Home inspires, educates and entertains those who want “true country living.”
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
- Lessons Learned: Sentimental, moving accounts of farm life. Each essay presents readers with a poignant portrait of rural America.
- Garden Grit: Gardening enthusiasts pick up practical, seasonal tidbits for growing. Also included are quick peeks at garden accessories, decorations and beneficial insects.
- Garden Home Solutions: P.Allen Smith, a professional garden designer and television personality, is the author of this popular Q&A column.
- Farm Fetishes: Reports on the latest trends in farm-inspired antiques and collectibles. Articles range from converting old tubs and wheelbarrows into flower beds, to attending flea markets, auctions and yard sales.
- Country Fare: Features tips, recipes and inspirational words for those looking to get the most out of their hobby farm kitchen.
- Home Clinic: From farmhouse maintenance, to decorating and rehabilitating, this department appeals to lovers of home improvement and interior design.
- Nature Calls: Contains ideas and activities for enjoying the great outdoors.
- Animal Talk: News, advice and products for animals around the farm.
- Feature Articles: Each inspiring issue features articles on cooking, crafting, home decor, gardening and the great outdoors. Recent feature topics include: "Postage Stamp Garden,” "Nature's Medicine Cabinet,” "Harvesting Color,” "Bundt Bonanza,” "The Purposeful Knitter,” and "Vintage Summer Treats".
The lifestyles of the Hobby Farm Home editorial staff mirror that of our readers. Being hobby farmers themselves, our editors and contributors are dedicated to providing quality coverage to others who pursue the same interests. Our contributors are experts in their field and include P. Allen Smith, Lynda King, Mary Beth Temple, Maggie Oster, Barbara Berst Adams, Cherie Langlois, Jean Fogle, Lisa Kivirist, Susan Brackney, Cheryl Morrison, Linda Tagliaferro, and Audrey Pavia.
Magazine Layout:
The editors and designers use leading-edge graphic design to create a visually appealing and informational magazine. Every feature includes beautiful four color photography, and "How To" articles include helpful step-by-step photos.
Comparisons to Other Magazines:
Hobby Farm Home is the home magazine for those actually living in the country. It enables its readers to bring the farm indoors and help them attain the country lifestyle of their dreams. Unlike existing country home magazines that commoditize the country lifestyle, Hobby Farm Home targets the person who is already immersed in the country lifestyle. Hobby Farm Home places a greater emphasis on the "home farm" aspect of country living - how the farm and everyday rural issues integrate themselves into readers' lives.
Advertising:
Advertising is relevant to the magazine, offering products and services you will need for your farm, such as farm, feed and livestock products, kitchen appliances, cooking and baking products, hardware, tools, do-it-yourself equipment, and arts & craft supplies.
Awards:
Hobby Farm Home was the 2nd place winner in the American Agricultural Editor's Association Design Awards.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I just received my first issue and was very pleased with it. The photography is wonderful and the magazine is filled with substance, not ads, like so many magazines are. Although I do not own a farm (or even that much land!) it is easy to appreciate the articles as they range from recipes for edible flowers, different types of artisan honey, and reusing items you already have to become better organized.
