Every farm needs a cow – open the gates!
With an approach built around investing for the long term,
Homestead Cows
prepares homesteaders and small farmers to open the farm gate to cattle, whether a single milk cow or a small beef herd.
covers the A to Z of husbandry:
Cow history, biology, diet, and nutrition
Understanding what you want, what's involved, and creating a plan
Selecting breeds and determining herd size
Housing and facilities, transportation, and equipment
Financial management and the dollars and cents of cows
Breeding and reproduction
Cow health and happiness, including safety, handling, and good husbandry
Processing, products, and cooking.
Cattle are the most productive, versatile, and low-input sources of food and revenue on the farm and can help regenerate and build soil. The secret to success is excellent management, and
distills decades of hard-won, practical knowledge into an essential guide to successful small-scale cattle farming for every homesteader and farmer.