Livestock

Tool to help you measure the profitability of your meat and egg operations. 

Looking to diversify your farming business? These government programs, universities and organizations offer resources and information contacts that can help you research alternative farming opportunities and develop business and marketing plans.

Clearinghouse for forage-related resources including Extension, research and teaching information about animals, cover crops, economics, hay, pasture, silage, species, organizations, classes, equipment vendors and more.

National resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Includes detailed information on developing and producing specialized dairy products, wool and processed meats; how to get started; business structure options; and information on writing feasibility, marketing and business plans.

Dozens of full-text publications and Web links from ATTRA. Topics include Beef and Dairy; Hogs, Sheep, and Goats; Poultry; Grass Farming; and Livestock Fencing and Watering Systems.

Publications and presentations for educators, plus manuals and additional resources for sheep and goat producers. 

Select a link to conduct a Google search on the alternative livestock production topics:

• Pasture Management: Cattle
• Free Range or Pastured Poultry
• Pasturing Swine

Identifies information, research and other resources about dairy cattle and dairy farming, including forage, nutritional requirements, and animal health and nutrition.

Identifies information, research and other resources about beef cattle and meat production, including grass-based meat production.

Identifies information, research and other resources about poultry, including organic production, raising pastured poultry, poultry diseases, and management and marketing.