There are two attitudes toward farm internships prevalent in America today. The first is that of stubborn individualism, the rugged "gonna do it my way" philosophy commonly associated with farmers. The second is best described as, "What I need is …
Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed
If you’ve looked into breed options at all, you’re probably bewildered. What are the differences between all these breeds? How do you narrow it down to just one or two? These are not always easy questions to answer. For one thing, it will depend on …
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Getting Started With Livestock Part 3: Diet
Keeping your animals on pasture obviously has financial benefits, and you’ve probably heard of the numerous health benefits, as well. Even nonruminants like pigs and poultry can derive a great portion of their diet from the pasture, although they …
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Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities
There really is no one right way to fence and shelter your animals. It’s a subject that will largely depend on your individual circumstances. But it’s also a subject that must be addressed, so here goes. Fencing What type of fencing and where to put …
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Getting Started With Livestock Part 1: Water
When it comes to keeping livestock, the water supply of your land base can be a major limiting factor. Therefore, before you invest any money in farm animals, it is crucial that you take stock of your water situation first. Supply Let’s start by …
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Top 10 Reader-Favorite Cattle Breeds
Looking for the right cattle breed for your small farm or ranch? We have plenty of resources to help you make that selection, including our online guide to cattle breeds and the first book in our new Practical Country Living series—Choosing a Breed …
