In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart talk about how to improve profitability on livestock operations. They focus specifically on ruminants — choosing the right animals for your environment, grazing management, farm infrastructure, and marketing. Lee shares some guiding questions farmers and ranchers can ask themselves when making farm-management decisions to be sure their operations remain profitable.  

Related ATTRA Resources: 

Small-Scale Livestock Production 

Demystifying Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health with Dr. Allen Williams  

Scaling Up for Regional Markets 

Regenerative Grazing with Travis Krause 

Managing Photosynthesis Through Optimal Grazing 

Other Resources: 

Livestock Compass Spreadsheet 

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