How Well Do You Know Hobby Farm Practices?
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/12/2024
Test your knowledge of best practices for running a successful hobby farm. From animal care to crop management, see how much you really know!
1. What is a key financial principle for hobby farming?
Focus on high-profit crops.
Expand as quickly as possible.
Avoid incurring farm debt.
Overinvest in equipment.
2. What is an effective way to gain knowledge on hobby farm practices?
Talk to other farmers.
Depend on trial and error.
Only follow blogs.
Ignore local advice.
3. At what age can a goat buck usually start to breed a doe successfully?
Three to four months.
One to two years.
Nine to twelve months.
Six to eight months.
4. What is a useful tool for mowing around hidden obstacles?
String trimmer mower.
Hedge trimmer.
Rotary tiller.
Push mower.
5. What should your goal be when starting a hobby farm?
Expand quickly.
Produce for profit.
Focus on mono-crops.
Start small.
6. Why is it important to avoid profit focus in hobby farming?
It leads to more pests.
It increases costs.
It reduces the enjoyment.
It harms crop diversity.
7. What should you do to maintain the performance of lawn mower blades?
Keep them sharp and balanced.
Use them heavily.
Store them wet.
Only sharpen if damaged.
8. Which of the following is a benefit of electric tools?
Less maintenance needed.
Higher power use.
Higher emissions.
Less durability.
9. What should you do with fuel tanks during the off-season?
Mix the fuel.
Add a fuel stabilizer.
Store in a cool place.
Drain the tanks.
10. Why should pieces of vegetables be consistent in size during drying?
To save space.
For better flavor.
To dry at a uniform rate.
Increase nutrient value.
11. What is the main benefit of a zero-turn mower on a hobby farm?
Lower noise levels.
Less fuel consumption.
High maneuverability.
Easier storage options.
12. What type of diet is recommended for meat rabbits according to Beyond the Pellet?
Processed pellet diet.
Natural, pellet-free diet.
Mixed grain diet.
High-starch diet.
