| $30 000 Per Month From a DAIRY GOAT BUSINESS: A Guide for Starting and Running a Succesful Farm Business Contributor(s): John, Rose (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798592860836 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2021 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Rabbits, Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.34 lbs) 108 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the biggest problems facing someone getting into the dairy or meat goat business is recognizing that it is not a quick easy business to get into and operate. Too many people see goats as nice, easy to manage animals that take little in the way of facilities, land, or labor. While some of this may be true in comparison to a bovine dairy, much is just blue sky speculation based on wants, not realities. We must determine what our dreams and desires are in the context of the sober realities of the real business world. A lack of knowledge and planning has caused the short-term run of more than one goat operation, in particular new dairy goat start- ups. Anyone interested in goats needs to spend some time with several people in the business. You need to be knowledgeable about the business needs, husbandry needs, markets, and do a careful assessment of financial needs. Key Questions What are your goals? -Is this a supplemental income or intended as a family support activity? -Do you plan on all family labor to be concentrated in the business or will you expect outside income for the short term or long term? -How much money do you need for family living? -Can you really make money doing this? These and other question you may have has been addressed in this book Chapters in this book are: Introduction1 Personal Assessment3 Goal Setting6 Researching the Industry and Determining Feasibility13 Identifying Your Support Team18 Keeping a Healthy Herd24 Assessing Farm Land28 Determining Labor Needs32 Practical Facilities37 Financing Your Farm42 Writing a Business Plan50 Culls, Kids, and Breeding Stock60 Producing High Quality Goat Milk68 Marketing Milk 75 Working with Your Processor79Exit Strategies82 |