Episode 281. Improving Profitability on Livestock Operations

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart talk about how to improve profitability on livestock operations. They focus specifically on ruminants — choosing the right animals for your environment, grazing management, farm infrastructure, and marketing. Lee shares some guiding questions farmers and ranchers can ask themselves when making farm-management decisions to be sure their operations remain profitable.  Related ATTRA Resources: Small-Scale Livestock Production Demystifying Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health with Dr. Allen Williams  Scaling Up for Regional Markets Regenerative Grazing with Travis Krause Managing Photosynthesis Through Optimal Grazing Other Resources: Livestock Compass Spreadsheet Contact Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart at [email protected] and [email protected]. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT’s other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.