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<blockquote data-quote="dun" data-source="post: 56549" data-attributes="member: 34"><p>In your area I don;t think you really need any indicus influence, could be wrong. Check your local FSA offcie (which was already suggested and a good idea). Go to the sale barns in your area and see what sells best. Look at a lot of breeds that pretty much meet the marketing criteria. Select a breed you like, if you don't like the breed it's more of a job to do the stuff that needs to be done when the weather is really crappy. Also recommended was getting a mentor. Great idea and my favorite. Just keep in mind that there are as many ways of doing things as there are people doing it. Keep an open mind. Your local NRCS office will also be able to recommend stocking rates.</p><p>Get your infrastructure in place before you bring in the first cow. Nothing stinks worse then having to do something with an animal and not having the facilities to do it. The infrastructure includes fencing, water, working facilities, equipment, etc. You probably wouldn't need a trailer first thing, you can usually find someone to haul them for you, but a trctor capable of handling the haying handling/pasture improvment/etc. type stuff is almost a must.</p><p>Pencil whip the numbers to determine what what is most economical. In some areas you can buy better hay then you can raise and still have adequate grazing, in others, making your own hay works out best. If you figure $75 per cow as profit after her feed/medical/supplements/ etc. you can get an idea how many head you'll need to make the payments on the land, taxes, personal expenses, etc.</p><p>I guess the best advice I've seen was "Don't quit your day job". A supplemental income to tide you over the first few years and to help pay for health insurance etc. is almost a necessity.</p><p>Just opinions, and we know what they're worth</p><p></p><p>dun</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dun, post: 56549, member: 34"] In your area I don;t think you really need any indicus influence, could be wrong. Check your local FSA offcie (which was already suggested and a good idea). Go to the sale barns in your area and see what sells best. Look at a lot of breeds that pretty much meet the marketing criteria. Select a breed you like, if you don't like the breed it's more of a job to do the stuff that needs to be done when the weather is really crappy. Also recommended was getting a mentor. Great idea and my favorite. Just keep in mind that there are as many ways of doing things as there are people doing it. Keep an open mind. Your local NRCS office will also be able to recommend stocking rates. Get your infrastructure in place before you bring in the first cow. Nothing stinks worse then having to do something with an animal and not having the facilities to do it. The infrastructure includes fencing, water, working facilities, equipment, etc. You probably wouldn't need a trailer first thing, you can usually find someone to haul them for you, but a trctor capable of handling the haying handling/pasture improvment/etc. type stuff is almost a must. Pencil whip the numbers to determine what what is most economical. In some areas you can buy better hay then you can raise and still have adequate grazing, in others, making your own hay works out best. If you figure $75 per cow as profit after her feed/medical/supplements/ etc. you can get an idea how many head you'll need to make the payments on the land, taxes, personal expenses, etc. I guess the best advice I've seen was "Don't quit your day job". A supplemental income to tide you over the first few years and to help pay for health insurance etc. is almost a necessity. Just opinions, and we know what they're worth dun [/QUOTE]
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