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Hobby Farms: Tax breaks
There is something important to know about launching a hobby farm. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service disqualifies hobby farms from receiving tax breaks earmarked for small-farm owners. Some people have claimed hobby farms as tax shelters by looking to avoid paying taxes on pastoral spreads, horse shelters, ​and ranches that they maintain for enjoyment. Section 183 of the U.S. tax code explains the details of tax allowances for hobby farms.
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What Can You Use on Your Pot Bellied Pig's Dry Skin?
Dry skin is a problem many people and their pets battle, especially during the winter. Potbellied pigs lack the fur that many of our other mammalian exotic pets have and are also prone to dry skin but not all products to combat dryness are safe to use on them.
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8 Awesome Urban Chicken Coops
The most creative and beautiful urban chicken coops
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Design your Homestead & Backyard Farm Plans | Family Food Garden
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Tips for the Beginning Homesteader
Take a look at some expert homesteaders' best tips for those considering to start a self-sufficient homestead.
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Tips For Starting a Hobby Farm
If you want to start a hobby farm, you probably have a lot of questions about how and where to begin. What do you need to know before you take the next step of buying a hobby farm and beginning to farm? What things should you consider as you move forward?
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What Is a Hobby Farm?
Find out if a hobby farm is the right course for your agrarian dreams.
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Starting Your Small Farm from Scratch
These are the ways that you can make your small farm dream a reality.
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Buying Land for a Homestead or Small Farm
There are many factors that go into the decision to buy land, but here are some of the main ones to consider as you begin the process. Start a new word processing document or take out a piece of paper and start answering some of these questions as you go along.
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