Getting Started in Livestock. Part 2: Species Considerations

In this episode, NCAT Southeast Regional Office Director Margo continues her conversation with Linda Coffey, an NCAT livestock specialist, regarding tips for those considering raising livestock.Margo also is a livestock specialist and lifelong livestock producer, and she and Linda both raise livestock near Fayetteville, Arkansas, where the NCAT Southeast Regional Office is located.In Part 1 (Episode 179), they covered some of the main points to consider before beginning a livestock enterprise.This episode addresses more of the strengths, challenges, and primary needs of various animals. Many resources are mentioned and linked below to help you learn more and be well prepared to include animals on your farm. The Small-Scale Livestock Production, publication, Managed Grazing tutorial, and many ATTRA blog posts are especially recommended to learn vital information.For more information on this topic or to suggest a subject for a future podcast about livestock, you can contact Margo Hale and Linda Coffey directly via email at [email protected] or [email protected] ResourcesLivestock and PastureLivestock and PastureSmall-Scale Livestock ProductionWorking with Your Meat ProcessorManaged Grazing tutorialBlog 6: Adaptive Grazing: You Can Do ItBlog 41: Getting Started with LivestockBlog 42: Farm Equipment and InfrastructureBeesBeekeeping for BeginnersBlog 31: Beekeeping Basics: Making SplitsRabbitsSmall Scale Sustainable Rabbit ProductionPoultryGetting Started in PoultryBlog 24: Processing Poultry Meat for SalePodcast episode 83: Poultry ProcessingPodcast episode 98: Poultry Processing StrategiesHogsHogs: Pastured or Forested ProductionManaging Rotational Grazing for Pigs and PoultrySheep and GoatsSheep and Goats: Frequently Asked QuestionsAn Illustrated Guide to Sheep and Goat ProductionGetting Started in Sheep and GoatsSmall Ruminant Tool BoxCattleCattle ProductionBusiness PlanningBusiness PlanningOther Resources