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That's a depressing answer..Is their anyone out there, that raises meat & milk goats? Is there any profit in it? I recently heard that a goat milk plant is opening up not to far from my farm....and since I already have a milking parlor (and with a few alterations, maybe that's the way to too)...

Your right, I shouldn't call it retiring...Just changing careers! I grew up on the family farm, and left when I was 18. My dad and I ran 3000 acres, dehorned, casterated & milked 120 head, and I really miss it (yes, just the 2 of us). To me having 40 acres feels like I would be retiring! I'm...

Everyone was so helpful yesterday, Thank You! But like I mentioned before, I am purchasing my family farm from my father, it has 40 acres of all pasture, with water. My goal is to retire from my fulltime job, my boyfriend would like to retire in about 5 years. If anyone has any suggestions on...

Thanks for all the great advice! But I have another question, if I started with 20 head, how many years would it take to see a pretty big profit, and how much do you think I could make? I'm sure this question has alot of factors built in...but could you give me a rough estimate? Thanks Again..

Your information is greatly appreciated....This is probably a dumb question, but what do you mean by commercial being my route? Thanks Terri

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. Sorry I didn't give you enough information, but I will try to help you out with what I know so far. 1. The pastures are in great shape (no weeds). (40 Acres total) with running water. 2. I'm not sure what type of grass is on it, the pasture had been rented...

First of all, I want to thank & congratulate you, for having such an educational website! But I have a question, could anyone tell me what it would cost to feed beef cattle per year? I recently bought my fathers farm, and I am planning on purchasing 20 head of beef cattle to put on it. I am...