{"product_id":"small-scale-livestock-farming-a-grass-based-approach-for-health-sustainability-and-profit-9781580171625","title":"Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Carol Ekarius\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Storey Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Storey Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Agriculture - Animal Husbandry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting a small-scale livestock farm? First, you need this book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yes, you can have a prosperous farm and achieve the lifestyle of your dreams -- and farming expert Carol Ekarius will show you how. Small farms can pay big dividends, Ekarius explains, but hard work alone isn't enough: Success demands knowledge and effective management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ekarius's natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and healthcare costs, and maximizes your profit. Through case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details on every facet of livestock farming, and fascinating insights for working with nature instead of against it, you'll learn to make your farm thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Small-Scale Livestock Farming will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Determine what you want from your farming life (even if your farm is simply a few backyard animals)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Choose suitable livestock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Understand housing, fencing, and feeding needs of livestock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Learn about reproducing stock and caring for your animals' health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Investigate conventional and cutting-edge market strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Create a complete financial and biological farm plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Make decisions that are good for you, for your animals, and for your land\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45299285557399,"sku":"9781580171625","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781580171625.webp?v=1769285375","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/small-scale-livestock-farming-a-grass-based-approach-for-health-sustainability-and-profit-9781580171625","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}