Business Management
Business Management
Articles A listing of dates of various ethnic holidays with descriptions of the holidays, and the type of goat required. More
Articles Livestock and Poultry Mortality Disposal in Pennsylvania
J. Craig Williams
Properly managing and disposing of dead farm animals is important. Every livestock and poultry operation should have a proper dead stock disposal strategy. More
Articles What You Should Know About Buying Livestock
Melanie Barkley
What a bargain! The price looks great, but are you really getting a bargain? More
Articles Winter Time Farm Planning
Melanie Barkley
Right now as I look outside the window, the snow is flying and the sun is trying to peak through the clouds. It is very cold and I would much rather be inside where I am warm. More
Articles Crianza de Caprinos
Melanie Barkley, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime
La carne del ganado caprino se consume ampliamente en todo el mundo, especialmente en los países en desarrollo. More
Articles Pricing meat for direct-to-consumer sales. More
Articles Dairy Goat Production
Robert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD, Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D.
Dairy goat production is an alternative livestock enterprise suitable for many small-scale or part-time livestock operations. More
Articles Introduction to Livestock Production
Lynn Kime
Livestock production may take many forms and, depending on your facilities, you may be able to combine several enterprises on your farm. More
Proper management of animal mortalities on the farm has important implications in nutrient management, herd health, as well as farm family and public health. More
Articles Meat Goat Production
Melanie Barkley, Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D.
Demand for goat meat, milk, cheese, and hide has steadily increased in the United States along with the proliferation of ethnic and specialty markets. More
Articles Review Your Sheep Records
Melanie Barkley
In order to have a good handle on some of your production practices, you need to review your records, both financial and production, on a regular basis. More
Articles Silvopasture Could Work on Your Farm
David Hartman
Silvopasture is the integration of trees, livestock, and forage crops together on the same land to create dual income from timber and livestock. More
Articles Take Advantage of Your Existing Markets
Walt Bumgarner
When it comes to the livestock business, or any agricultural enterprise, a broad perspective and an open mind about potential market channels can help strengthen your business. More
Online Courses Farm Biosecurity Best Practices for Contractors, Vendors, and Visitors
2
2 hours, 30 minutes
$59.00
If you visit farms, this online course will teach you best biosecurity practices and etiquette for keeping farms, animals, and people safe and productive. More
Workshops Livestock Grazing Home Study Course 2017
10/18/2017
$85.00
Beginning producers and seasoned producers interested in running a profitable livestock operation, that focuses on feeding animals with pasture resources, are invited to attend. More