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Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability

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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Subject
Cats, Crafts, Dogs, Enjoyment, Fly Fishing, Flying, Food, Goats, Horses, Hunting, Rifles, Survival, Training, Westerns, Wilderness, Women
Regional Cuisine
American
Region
Africa
Cookery Topic
Baking
Type
Game Guide
ISBN
9781580171625

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Storey Publishing
ISBN-10
1580171621
ISBN-13
9781580171625
eBay Product ID (ePID)
213523

Product Key Features

Book Title
Small-Scale Livestock Farming : a Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sustainable Living, Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Industries / Agribusiness, Small Business
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, House & Home, Business & Economics
Author
Carol Ekarius
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-029586
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'œ'¦the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings'¦", ...the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings..., the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings ", "...the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings..."  , …the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings…", …the quintessential primer for rural families who want to take a step toward independence and increase their earnings… -Acres U.S.A.|9781580171625|
Dewey Decimal
636
Table Of Content
Preface I. The Roots of Grass-Based Farming 1. The Introduction 2. Livestock & the Environment 3. The Holistic Management Model 4. Grass-Farming Basics II. Animal Husbandry 5. Genetics, Breeding, & Training 6. Feeds & Feeding 7. Facilities 8. Health & Reproduction III. Marketing 9. Finding a Niche 10. Legalities 11. Butchering & Processing IV. Planning 12. Farm Planning 13. Financial Planning 14. Biological Planning 15. Monitoring Appendixes A. Animals B. Composition of Common Feedstuffs C. Figuring Feeds & Feeding D. Grasses & Legumes E. Resources F. Calculations, Equations, & Equivalents Index
Synopsis
Full of practical everyday advice, this guide explains how a natural, organic approach to livestock farming produces healthy animals, reduces costs, and increases your operation's self-sufficiency. Livestock expert Carol Ekarius helps you create a viable farm plan, choose suitable livestock, care for your animals' health, and confidently manage housing, fencing, and feeding. Case studies of successful farmers provide inspiration as you learn everything you need to know to run a prosperous livestock farm and make the lifestyle of your dreams a reality.
LC Classification Number
SF61.E465 1999

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