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<blockquote data-quote="Mark Reynolds" data-source="post: 1810207" data-attributes="member: 43196"><p>So many options to choose from. Do you want to buy weaned calves and grow them to slaughter? Do you want to have a cow herd that calves and then sell the calves to a grow out operation? Do you want to have a cow herd that produces calves and also grow the calves to market weight? Do you want to raise grass fed? Do you want grain fed? Do you want to grow organic certified? Not to discourage you, but is your head spinning yet? I'm just getting started...</p><p></p><p>My advice would be find a cattle grower locally that you talk to first and decide if you want an operation that is similar to theirs. Then, and only then, set up for a few animals and grow them under the watchful eye and guidance from that grower. Additionally, your local extension service as well as USDA - NRCS and FSA (Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency) can guide you with federal programs designed for farmers, including extra assistance for BEGINNING farmers, like yourself.</p><p></p><p>This forum is great for getting advice/opinions from other producers on single, specific questions. As for planning a whole operation from the ground up, you need a mentor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark Reynolds, post: 1810207, member: 43196"] So many options to choose from. Do you want to buy weaned calves and grow them to slaughter? Do you want to have a cow herd that calves and then sell the calves to a grow out operation? Do you want to have a cow herd that produces calves and also grow the calves to market weight? Do you want to raise grass fed? Do you want grain fed? Do you want to grow organic certified? Not to discourage you, but is your head spinning yet? I'm just getting started... My advice would be find a cattle grower locally that you talk to first and decide if you want an operation that is similar to theirs. Then, and only then, set up for a few animals and grow them under the watchful eye and guidance from that grower. Additionally, your local extension service as well as USDA - NRCS and FSA (Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency) can guide you with federal programs designed for farmers, including extra assistance for BEGINNING farmers, like yourself. This forum is great for getting advice/opinions from other producers on single, specific questions. As for planning a whole operation from the ground up, you need a mentor. [/QUOTE]
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