Posts about cattle.
Imagine standing on your farm, watching your pasture-raised pigs roam freely under the sun. You’ve poured heart and sweat into raising animals the right way, free from factory farms. But in a world hooked on cheap supermarket meat, how do you get locals to choose your fresh cuts instead? The reward? A steady stream of […]
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Whether you have a couple hundred head or ten, you are going to need a way to identify your cattle. We have come up with a easy common sense way to tag our cattle here on the farm that we think will work great for your farm as well. Managing Cow and Calf Relationships for
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Picture this: You wake up to birds chirping, step outside to your ownpatch of earth, and tend to veggies that you’ll sell fresh at the localmarket. No more rush-hour traffic or desk jobs—just you, the soil, and ashot at real freedom. But can a small spread of land, say a few acres, reallypay the bills
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We recently made a big change here at Plain View Farm by selling our American Aberdeen bull, Samson. This was not a decision that was made without a great deal of thought. In fact, it’s one that we’ve been rolling around for at least a year. There wasn’t anything wrong with Samson, in fact he
In our last post (Small-Scale Farming: A Profitable, Sustainable Farming Model) we went over some of the basics of small-scale farming, in terms of setting goals and expectations, as well as some of the animals that you might consider raising. In this post (Part 2) I’m going to cover small scale farm infrastructure, increasing income
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At Plane View Farm, we’re building our farm business on only 20 acres. Starting a farm on just 20 acres might seem hard, but it is possible to grow a profitable and diverse farm with smart planning. Many small-scale farmers are proving that you don’t need hundreds of acres to farm for profit. Most small-scale
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If you look around at the price of land, it makes you wonder how anyone can afford a farm. There may still be a lot of big family farms around small farms are becoming more and more appealing to people. When I say small scale I am talking about acres. In my case I farm
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No matter the time of year, chances are you will need to feed your cows hay for various reasons. Building your own round bale feeder can be a game changer! It’s a low-cost way to cut waste, keep feed clean, and make sure your cattle stay healthy. Let’s dive into how to build a DIY
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Are you tired of expensive farm equipment? Building your own solutions can save a lot of money. A DIY feed bunk made from a 55-gallon drum is a perfect example. It’s cheap, customizable, and helps you feed your animals efficiently. This post provides a step-by-step guide on how to build a feed bunk for $40.00.
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Below is a list of materials I used to build my wooden round bale feeder. All lumber is pressure treated. 2x6x10 – 5 2x6x12 – 22x6x8 – 1 (you can substitute a 2x4x12 here)1 box of 3″ structural screws – 50 count or larger Material cut list: 2 – 72″ boards (from 12′)4 – 36″
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