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need some guidance in my continued research THANKS!
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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 876291" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>I don't see anything in your numbers allowing for amortization of the infrastructure needed. You will need fences, both permanent (usually perimeter) and portable electric to subdivide your 20 acres. You need a water source and access lanes to it. And you need a corral and some sort of handling/loading facility, whether you have 5 or 50 head. You will need a trailer and something to pull it if you don't have one already. Rotational grazing is the best way to get maximum use of your limited acreage. Pastures need care to develop.</p><p></p><p>As far as profitability goes, keep in mind <strong>if it was that easy everyone would do it</strong>. I don't think you can just go to the sale barn, buy a few calves, cows or whatever, graze them on scrub or whatever native pasture you have during the easy part of the year, bring them back to the sale barn in the summer or fall, sell them like the big guys, and expect to make a profit. At least not if you really account for your true costs.</p><p></p><p>As a small time operator I think you need to do something different. Freezer beef is one option. Raise a few just for your family and friends. etc. You must keep your purchased costs to a minimum. </p><p></p><p>At least you are thinking this out ahead of time. Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 876291, member: 7509"] I don't see anything in your numbers allowing for amortization of the infrastructure needed. You will need fences, both permanent (usually perimeter) and portable electric to subdivide your 20 acres. You need a water source and access lanes to it. And you need a corral and some sort of handling/loading facility, whether you have 5 or 50 head. You will need a trailer and something to pull it if you don't have one already. Rotational grazing is the best way to get maximum use of your limited acreage. Pastures need care to develop. As far as profitability goes, keep in mind [b]if it was that easy everyone would do it[/b]. I don't think you can just go to the sale barn, buy a few calves, cows or whatever, graze them on scrub or whatever native pasture you have during the easy part of the year, bring them back to the sale barn in the summer or fall, sell them like the big guys, and expect to make a profit. At least not if you really account for your true costs. As a small time operator I think you need to do something different. Freezer beef is one option. Raise a few just for your family and friends. etc. You must keep your purchased costs to a minimum. At least you are thinking this out ahead of time. Good luck. Jim [/QUOTE]
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