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<blockquote data-quote="farmerjan" data-source="post: 1543434" data-attributes="member: 25884"><p>If there is no fencing on your land then it will be an expensive proposition to start. However, the fences should last for MANY years, like 30+ if they are done right. It will improve the value of your place if you should decide to sell, and a small barn/shelter won't hurt you too much. If you fence the perimeter, then you can split it up in the interior with electric which will allow you to do a better job of managing the grass, and actually get better utilization out of it. And once the perimeter is fenced you can do the rest at a slower pace. Water will be the other factor.</p><p></p><p>Since you are talking to the extension agent, and some friends that hopefully have some cattle knowledge, I think you are going in the right direction. You won't make any money at it but knowing where your food comes from, and being able to provide it for yourself and not be dependent on the "grocery store" is a very satisfying feeling, besides being some of the best beef you will eat. Once you get the infrastructure up then it will be a much more economically sound investment in your self reliance and sustainability.</p><p>Do you garden also? That will go a long way to providing you with food that you know what went into it and where it came from.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="farmerjan, post: 1543434, member: 25884"] If there is no fencing on your land then it will be an expensive proposition to start. However, the fences should last for MANY years, like 30+ if they are done right. It will improve the value of your place if you should decide to sell, and a small barn/shelter won't hurt you too much. If you fence the perimeter, then you can split it up in the interior with electric which will allow you to do a better job of managing the grass, and actually get better utilization out of it. And once the perimeter is fenced you can do the rest at a slower pace. Water will be the other factor. Since you are talking to the extension agent, and some friends that hopefully have some cattle knowledge, I think you are going in the right direction. You won't make any money at it but knowing where your food comes from, and being able to provide it for yourself and not be dependent on the "grocery store" is a very satisfying feeling, besides being some of the best beef you will eat. Once you get the infrastructure up then it will be a much more economically sound investment in your self reliance and sustainability. Do you garden also? That will go a long way to providing you with food that you know what went into it and where it came from. [/QUOTE]
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