https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abQqoOhlBCE
In this video I do a breakdown on the cost to raise a Dexter steer to butcher weight and show how much beef you yield (roughly) from a Dexter steer. This ste

https://smallfarmnation.com/make-money-farming-grass-fed-beef/
Using the above example of starting modestly with one bull and five heifers, you could consider leasing pasture land adjacent or local to you for perhaps $30 per acre, per year. Your annual rent would be $480 for 16 acres and you would have no income from the grass-fed beef operation to offset this for the first two years.

https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/tips-for-raising-grass-fed-beef
Growth rates: Grass-fed cattle are going to be on the ranch longer — up to three years from birth to get to a harvest weight near 1,000 pounds. That delays your returns, and you need to be prepared for the longer cycle, Gonsoulin says. "We select for cattle that gain well on pasture," he says. "We weigh our calves at birth, then at weaning.

https://pastureproject.org/grass-fed-beef-production-counting-the-costs/
If calf prices were $25/cwt. lower, falling from $2.63/lb. to $2.38/lb., and all other costs stayed the same, the gross margin per calf would dip to $1,309, with a gross margin of $807 per calf and a net return per acre of $402. If we kept the calf price at $2.38/lb. for a 550-pound weaned calf, and our cost of purchased feed per cow rose from

https://melissaknorris.com/raising-your-own-grass-fed-beef/
You always want to butcher when the cow/steer is gaining weight. More weight equals more beef. Purchasing a yearling (between 12 and 24 months of age) is more expensive than a calf, as you pay more for a larger animal. However, you won't need to feed the cow/steer throughout the winter, eliminating the cost of hay.

https://www.agriculture.com/family/living-the-country-life/how-to-start-a-grass-fed-beef-farm
Sawyer's steers used to go to market at 15 to 18 months when they were grain- fed. Since he switched to grass in 2008, the market age went up to 20 to 25 months. That margin has to be made up by lower feed costs and charging more for the product. Consumer demand hasn't been an issue, says Sawyer. "Grass-fed beef is past the fad stage."

https://www.farmbrite.com/post/how-to-implement-a-grass-fed-program-on-your-farm
6. Make sure you have a sufficient supply of forage. • Get a soil test. The first step in implementing a grass-fed program on your farm is to determine how much fertilizer you'll need. A soil test will give you an idea of where the nutrients are and how much of each nutrient is needed to increase productivity.

https://www.hobbyfarms.com/how-to-start-a-premium-beef-business-3/
The most straightforward way to sell beef is through shares of the slaughtered animal. Offer a whole, half or split half (quarter) to your customer at a set price per pound of its hanging weight. (A split half is the best way to sell a quarter. The customer receives an equal portion of all the cuts in a side, not just the back quarter.)

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/top-ten-considerations-small-scale-beef-production
There is growing demand for natural, organic, source verified, grass-fed, etc. products that can be sold directly as freezer or locker beef. Some small producers use farmers markets to gain exposure and build clientele. Perhaps you are interested in beef cattle genetics of a particular breed and you would like to pursue seedstock production.

http://www.thistlehill.net/wpblog/how-can-a-small-farmer-make-money-selling-grass-fed-beef/
There are several successful grass fed marketing co-ops around the country right now that are enjoying regional success. But I know of none that are breed association-based at this time. Shinn: 100% grass-fed beef is eminently scalable in the best possible way. But it is not easy, which is only part of the problem.

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/grass-fed-SVS
This program requires that ruminant animals be fed only grass and forage, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. Animals certified under this program cannot be fed grain or grain by-products and must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season. Cost of the Service: The set fee for the review is $165.00/hour.

https://pastureproject.org/publications/back-to-grass-the-market-potential-for-u-s-grassfed-beef/
Grass-fed beef in the U.S. is a fast-growing consumer phenomenon that is starting to attract the attention of more cattle producers and food companies, but there is a lack of coherent information on how the market works. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a vast body of data on the conventional beef sector, its data

https://pastureproject.org/financial-calculators/pastured-beef-calculator/
This calculator, created by the Pasture Project, is appropriate for cow-calf, stocker, finishing, or direct market enterprises and includes five year cash flow projections and a value calculator for purchase and sales decisions. It is designed for beef but can be modified to be appropriate for any pasture-based animal production.

https://fedbythefarm.com/how-to-find-grass-fed-beef-near-you/
1. Find Farms on EatWild.com. EatWild is an Internet-based directory of farms that raise 100% grass-fed meat and dairy products, including beef. Organic certification is not required, but it is desired and many of the farms in their directory are organic, in addition to being 100% grass-fed.

https://farmhacker.com/make-money-farming-small-farm/
5. Grass-Fed Beef. Grass-fed beef, and more importantly, grass-finished beef can be hard to find. This is why it can be a very lucrative farming endeavor. Selling grass-fed beef and grass-finished beef is becoming more and more popular as people are realizing the health and environmental benefits from it.

https://smallfarmnation.com/10-business-rules-starting-successful-farm/
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https://www.usda.gov/topics/farming/resources-small-and-mid-sized-farmers
Funding for producers under the popular microloan program. USDA launched the Microloan Program to allow beginning, small and mid-sized farmers to access up to $35,000 in loans using a simplified application process. In November 2014, the loan limit expands to $50,000. Since their debut in 2013, USDA has issued more than 8,400 microloans, with

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/grass-fed-beef-everything-you-need-to-know-and-where-to-buy-it/vi-BB1ojoVK
It's time to make the switch and start eating grass fed beef my friends. That is, if you can afford the extra cost, if not, now you have some information compared to grain fed beef. Now more than

https://www.backyardherds.com/threads/grass-fed-beef-profits.10026/
I was wondering if it were possible to make more money raising feeder calfs on straight grass then using the same amount land for crops. My friends' net profit last year was 9000 but i think the costs will take alot of that out of that. I read Salatins book and he said that you can keep 1 cow

https://thriftyhomesteader.com/2-ways-sell-meat-farm/
The bottom line. You can make more money per animal if you sell meat by the cut. For example, lamb chops can sell for $15 to $20 per pound, whereas a whole lamb sells for $6 to $10 per pound hanging weight. Keep in mind that some of the "hanging weight" will wind up in the garbage, such as bones, unless you ask for them, so not every pound

https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/a-comprehensive-guide-on-how-to-sell-beef-direct-to-consumer
3. Setting Up Direct Sales Channels. To sell beef directly to consumers, you need to establish effective sales channels. Here are a few options to consider: Farm Stand or On-Farm Store: Create an inviting space on your farm where customers can browse and purchase your beef products directly. Farmers' Markets: Participate in local farmers

https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/06/small-scale-grain-farmers-can-local-grains-be-profitable.html
Since 1995, $172 billion has been collected by growers of commodities, like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and other major crops. These payments correlate proportionally to farm size, and in the

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/12/business/an-accidental-cattle-ranch-points-the-way-in-sustainable-farming.html
The couple did not set out to raise prime grass-fed beef at TomKat Ranch, which sprawls across some 1,800 acres in this rural community near the ocean off Highway 1.

https://www.localharvest.org/san-francisco-ca/farms
Cloverfield Organic Farm. El Sobrante, CA. We are an urban mini-farm located in the beautiful east bay hills of San Francisco, in El Sobrante. We are organic certified by CCOF and the Real Organic Project. In addition to the listed fruits and vegetables, we offer quinoa, amaranth, apple mint, chocolate mint, and fresh rau ram (aka laksa, or