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Planning for Cow-Calf Operation Need ALOT of Info!!
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<blockquote data-quote="willowingacres" data-source="post: 607014" data-attributes="member: 9110"><p>Hi, My parents and I are in the beggining stages of planning a cow-calf operation. We are currently located in Upstate NY but are planning to move to start our farm. I am not certain where we will move to, that will depend on where my research for the best location puts us. What we would like to end up with is a decent size farm to to graze cattle, raise hay and rotational crops(this is where I have the least amount of experience (corn, oats, soybeans ect....?)) enough to supplement the cattle in the winter and possibly a surplus to sell. So what I'm looking for is a little insight into the best location to look into (longer growing season/good soil composition). What size acerage to look into, obviously this depends on how many cattle we want to support(I'm thinking eventually 100 head or so). From the limited research I've done so far it looks like the best way to start breed wise is a Herford-Angus cross. Does this seem logical? My Grandfather raised Beef cattle years ago and this is what he did. My Father has some experience with cattle from back then(He's in his 60's now). I DON"T want to go into this with my eyes closed, I want to gather as much information as possible. Any and All information and insight is greatly appreciated. I know I have ALOT to learn and have ALOT of hard work ahead of me and I can't wait! I know there is alot more I need to know and research but this is all I could think of right now.</p><p>Thanks a TON</p><p>Josh</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="willowingacres, post: 607014, member: 9110"] Hi, My parents and I are in the beggining stages of planning a cow-calf operation. We are currently located in Upstate NY but are planning to move to start our farm. I am not certain where we will move to, that will depend on where my research for the best location puts us. What we would like to end up with is a decent size farm to to graze cattle, raise hay and rotational crops(this is where I have the least amount of experience (corn, oats, soybeans ect....?)) enough to supplement the cattle in the winter and possibly a surplus to sell. So what I'm looking for is a little insight into the best location to look into (longer growing season/good soil composition). What size acerage to look into, obviously this depends on how many cattle we want to support(I'm thinking eventually 100 head or so). From the limited research I've done so far it looks like the best way to start breed wise is a Herford-Angus cross. Does this seem logical? My Grandfather raised Beef cattle years ago and this is what he did. My Father has some experience with cattle from back then(He's in his 60's now). I DON"T want to go into this with my eyes closed, I want to gather as much information as possible. Any and All information and insight is greatly appreciated. I know I have ALOT to learn and have ALOT of hard work ahead of me and I can't wait! I know there is alot more I need to know and research but this is all I could think of right now. Thanks a TON Josh [/QUOTE]
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