Everything you need to plan, grow, and run a small farm — from your first season in the soil to a productive, sustainable operation.
Small Farm Farming: From First Plot to Full Harvest
This section covers everything that goes into building and running a productive small farm — crop planning, soil health, irrigation, sustainable growing practices, and making the numbers work. Whether you’re trying to grow more food for your family or turn your land into a viable small business, good farming starts with understanding the basics and building from there.
Whether you’re starting with a quarter-acre backyard plot or scaling up a small homestead farm, the principles are the same: know your soil, plan your seasons, and don’t try to do everything at once.
Below you’ll find guides on everything from multiple cropping systems to setting up irrigation and going solar.
What You’ll Find in Our Farming Guides
Our farming guides are organized around the key pillars of a productive small farm.
- Crop Management — multiple cropping, seasonal optimization, microgreens, most profitable crops
- Infrastructure & Equipment — irrigation systems, solar panels, greenhouse setup, farm pond
- Sustainable Practices — permaculture, make your own fertilizer, urban vs traditional farming
- Livestock on Your Farm — poultry farming for beginners, firewood trees
Browse All Farming Articles
Dive into the full collection below — updated regularly as we add new guides.
- Multiple Cropping & Double Cropping: A Complete Guide
- The Most Profitable Crops to Grow on a Small Farm
- What is Permaculture? A Complete Guide to Permaculture Farming and Gardening
- Make Your Own Fertilizer
- The Best Trees to Grow for Firewood
- How to set up your Greenhouse – a beginner’s guide
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Despite the gardener’s best intentions, Nature will improvise.
Michael P. Garofalo, ‘Pulling Onions’
Why should you read our articles?
Our articles are written by Zoe and Noah, two passionate farmers who live and breathe the sustainable lifestyle on their homestead. Here’s why you should trust their insights:
- Experience: Zoe and Noah have hands-on experience in farming and homesteading, bringing practical knowledge to their writing and guides.
- Passion: They both have a deep love for the environment and sustainable living, which shines through in their way of writing.
- Relatability: Their journey from urban life to farming resonates with many readers seeking a similar path. Get the odd answers you seek!
- Sustainability: They practice what they preach, minimizing their environmental impact by growing their own food.
- Family Values: Their transition from city life to farming underscores the importance of work-life balance and the rewards of a simpler, more connected (and down to earth) lifestyle.