Grass-Fed Cattle: How to produce and market natural beef - Julius Ruechel

Grass-Fed Cattle: How to produce and market natural beef

Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise.

In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering procedures, and more.

His advice and systems are applicable to the smallest backyard hobby farms as well as the largest commercial herds and ranches.

With tips on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef, Ruechel provides everything you need to know to develop a profitable and environmentally sustainable grass-fed cattle operation. 

He discusses niche market opportunities, scheduling the selling and buying of cattle for the greatest profit, finishing the beef and arranging for slaughter, labelling, dynamic marketing, and financial planning and record keeping. He also includes chapters specially addressed to the conventional farmer who is transitioning to natural production, the farmer who is considering leasing or buying land, and the farmer who wishes to pursue organic certification.

By: Julius Ruechel

Publisher: Storey Publishing, 2006

Pages: 370

Dimensions: ± 28 cm x 21.5 cm

Softcover. Very good condition.