How to Raise Small Ruminants Profitably and Sustainably - Steve Hart

Track E: Successful Small Ruminant Production. Session 2: How to Raise Small Ruminants Profitably and Sustainably. Slide presentations and additional conference information is available at www.sare.org/Events/Our-Farms....
In this session, participants will learn about how small ruminant production can be done so that it’s both profitable and sustainable. Key points include: how to have sustainable vegetation management with sheep and goats; the importance of budgeting for profitability; one producer’s experience with raising small ruminants as part of a diversified, multi-species herd.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provides grants and outreach to advance innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. SARE is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.