The Complete Guide to Organic Livestock Farming
Author | : Terri Paajanen |
Publisher | : Atlantic Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781601383815 |
ISBN-13 | : 1601383819 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book will show any potential farmer how to start raising livestock and marketing it to the organic, natural lifestyle community that so fervently seeks out these products. You will learn how to start the basic outline for your new small farm, including which livestock to raise, how to build their pens and habitat, and what you will be feeding them to maintain a healthy, organic farm. Read about the basics of animal husbandry, from genetics and breeding to feeding, building locations, and proper health and reproductive care. You will discover how to find yourself the right niche for selling your products and what legalities you must see to, as well as get valuable information about the butchering and processing phase of raising animals for food --