I’m lucky to own/operate a small farm I live on. It doesn’t produce almost any real money for me but it serves as a good collection of hobbies/food. My primary income is industrial and doesn’t scratch that itch. But, it pays the bills and affords me a schedule that let’s me maintain the farm. So, what would your ideal small farm setup look like?

  • Montagge@lemmy.zip
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    6 days ago

    I suppose you could call my place a small farm.

    We got 4 runner ducks that lay eggs like crazy and keep the bugs down for the garden.

    Last year raised 10 turkeys for meat.

    For fruit: Strawberries

    Blueberries

    Blackberries

    Thimble berries

    Salmonberries

    Elderberries

    Apples

    Cherries

    The garden:

    Potatoes

    Leeks

    Peas

    Green beans

    Collard greens

    Mustard greens

    Kale

    Brussels sprouts

    Broccoli

    Zucchini

    Tomatoes

    Sweet potatoes

    Radishes

    Beets

    Didn’t have success with everything and most of those are still going.

    I also harvest the stinging nettle that grows all over the property. There’s also crayfish in the creek on the property.