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Alternative Livestock for Your Small Farm

Livestock have been raised on farms and on the open range for thousands of years.  Cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens are seen as the most popular seen on farms today.  Alternative livestock are often a way to make a greater profit for smaller farms.  Many times farms that raise alternative livestock are the only […]

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Popular Goat Breeds

Meat Type Goats     Boer The Boer goat is the most popular meat goat breed. Originating from South Africa.  Known for its fast growth rate compared to other goat breeds.  It’s signature red head and white body give it a noticeable recognizable look. Mature does usual range from 175-225 lbs.  Mature bucks range from […]

Poultry Production in the United States

Modern agriculture is leaps and bounds different than it was 50 year ago.  Poultry production in the United States and around the world has changed dramatically to keep up with rising demand for protein.  Poultry is extremely efficient in converting feed into meat protein. Large scale poultry production got it’s start on the Delmarva Peninsula […]

Marketing for Small Farms

Farm marketing is perhaps the most important business decision you can make.  You can grown the largest crop, or raise the tastiest steak.  If you can’t sell what you produce, you’ve produced it for nothing.  If you can’t sell it for a profit then what you have in effect, is a very expensive hobby.   […]

Cattle Terminology

When raising cattle or looking to get into the business it helps to know the lingo.  Here we discuss some of the most common terms used in the cattle business. Bull– An intact male able to be used for breeding purposes. Heifer– A young female that has not yet had her first calf. Steer– Castrated […]

Moving From the City to the Country

Moving from the city to the country?  Things you need to consider.  Whats different? What’s Not? Moving from the city can be a culture shock.  You may think country folks are a little backwards.  Truth is, they probably think the same about You.  Before you make the jump there are some things you need to […]