Day 23 Assignment

1. Research what beef and dairy cattle are commonly used in your area. Seek out animals bred for pasture foraging, as certain breeds like Holsteins produce so much milk they need concentrated rations like corn and soy to supply the necessary nutrients for milk production.

2. Talk to free-grazing cattle farmers in your area, and identify someone to assist your research and training.

3. Do you have enough space in your freezer to fit an entire beef animal? If not, is it worth the investment of a big chest freezer? If not, curing and drying might be a good option.

4. Alternatively, find someone in your community to buy half your pasture-raised, organic beef and make a profit.

5. If your research tells you that you have enough space to feed a cow and calf, buy a weaned calf to start, or you could jump ahead and buy a milking cow with a calf at foot.

6. If you have enough space for a small herd, get some training from local farmers and become a small livestock breeder.

Happy homesteading,

Con Murphy
Your Total Independence Coach, Live and Invest Overseas