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Including information on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, and goats, and exotics like bison, rabbits, elk, and deerHow can anyone from a backyard hobbyist to a largescale rancher go about raising and selling ethically produced meats directly to consumers, restaurants, and butcher shops? With the rising consumer interest in grassfed, pastureraised, and antibioticfree meats, how can farmers most effectively tap into those markets and become more profitable? The regulations and logistics can be daunting enough to turn away most wouldbe livestock farmers, and finding and keeping their customers challenges the rest.Farmer, consultant, and author Rebecca Thistlethwaite (Farms with a Future) and her husband and coauthor, Jim Dunlop, both have extensive experience raising a variety of pastured livestock in California and now on their homestead farm in Oregon. The New Livestock Farmer provides pasturebased production essentials for a wide range of animals, from common farm animals (cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, and goats) to more exotic species (bison, rabbits, elk, and deer).Each species chapter discusses the unique requirements of that animal, then delves into the steps it takes to prepare and get them to market. Profiles of more than fifteen meat producers highlight some of the creative ways these innovative farmers are raising animals and directmarketing superiorquality meats.In addition, the book contains information on a variety of vital topics: Governmental regulations and how they differ from state to state; Slaughtering and butchering logistics, including onfarm and mobile processing options and sample cutting sheets; Packaging, labeling, and coldstorage considerations; Principled marketing practices; and Financial management, pricing, and other business essentials.This book is must reading for anyone who is serious about raising meat animals ethically, outside of the current consolidated, unsustainable CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) system. It offers a clear, thorough, wellorganized guide to a subject that will become increasingly important as the market demand for pastureraised meat grows stronger.
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- Q: What is 'The New Livestock Farmer' about? A: The book provides a comprehensive guide to raising and selling ethical meat, including information on various livestock species such as cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, and exotic animals like bison and elk.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Rebecca Thistlethwaite, a farmer and consultant, and her husband Jim Dunlop, both of whom have extensive experience in raising pastured livestock.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: It covers essential topics like government regulations, slaughtering and butchering logistics, packaging and labeling, marketing practices, and financial management relevant to livestock farming.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for a wide range of readers, from backyard hobbyists to large-scale ranchers, providing valuable insights regardless of experience level.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The New Livestock Farmer'? A: The book was published on June 9, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples? A: Yes, it features profiles of more than fifteen meat producers showcasing innovative practices in raising animals and direct-marketing meat.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding market demand for pasture-raised meat? A: Absolutely, it addresses the rising consumer interest in ethical meat production and provides strategies for farmers to tap into these markets.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other livestock farming books? A: It focuses specifically on ethical meat production and includes detailed chapters on various species, making it a thorough and well-organized guide for serious livestock farmers.