Small farms — also called hobby farms — are a growing trend among families in rural areas of the diocese. Hobby farms allow families to homestead on a smaller scale, and even provide them with a ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia is for lovers and for hobby farmers, ranking as the 3rd-best U.S. state for casual farming in a study from Lawn Love. The Commonwealth came out on top in Lawn Love’s ...

ROCHESTER — With the price of conventionally farmed eggs skyrocketing over the past two months nationwide, interest has grown for farm-fresh eggs from local hobby farmers and small flock operations.