Hobby Farms - September/October 2010

Features
26 The Farmer's Cow
Native Milking Shorthorns are recognized as a highquality dual-purpose cattle breed for small farmers. Whether you want meat or milk, this could be the cow for you.
by Samantha Johnson

44 Designer Pumpkins
Squash don't have to be round and orange to be called pumpkins. Discover these 15 unusual varieties that will make any jack-o'-lantern jealous.
by Jessica Walliser



52 Custard & Cream
Cherimoyas-custard apples-aren't so common in the United States, but this Spanish couple makes a living cultivating the creamy fruit. With the right climate and care, your small farm could hold cherimoya treasures, too.
by Heidi Fuller-Love

58 Little Store on the Farm
Make your farm profitable with an on-farm store. Learn the ins and outs from these store operators, from challenge to reward.
by Cherie Langlois

Columns
20 Livestock Q & A
Dianne Hellwig, PhD, DVM with Dr. Lyle G. McNeal

34 Buying the Farm
Sue Weaver

38 Farm Garden
Jessica Walliser

66 Tools of the Trade
Farm-management Software
Jim Ruen

70 Farm to Table Apples
Michelle Bender

74 How Do I ...
Care for My Tools
Emery Hinkley

Departments
4 Notes From the Porch
6 Reader Mail
8 Reader Resume
12 Happenings
16 HobbyFarms.com
18 Say Cheese!
72 Reader Service Index
77 Farmers'Market
78 Marketplace
87 Gallery
91 Breeds/Properties
93 Classified Advertising
96 Back to the Farm

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