STEP 1 Is Livestock Farming Right For You? Learn the basics of livestock farming and decide whether raising animals fits your goals and resources. STEP 2 Choosing the Right Species Understand how to select livestock that matches your land, finances, and farming goals. STEP 3 Planning Your Farm Learn how to prepare your land, facilities, resources, and farm management plan. STEP 4 Buying Your First Animals Learn how to select healthy animals and prepare for bringing livestock home. STEP 5 Preparing your Equipment and Facilities Learn about the equipment and facilities you need to start the livestock operation of your choice. STEP 6 Proper Budgeting Learn how to budget appropriately for each costs on your farm. STEP 7 Daily Animal Care Learn about day to day activities involved in taking care of livestock of different species. STEP 8 Record Keeping Learn about the importance of keeping accurate records and the types of records needed for different species. STEP 9 Basic Reproduction Learn about the reproduction and breeding techniques in various livestock species. STEP 10 Nutrition Basics Learn about the nutritional requirements and how to feed various livestock species. STEP 11 Marketing Livestock Learn about the sale of various livestock products from your farm. STEP 12 Growing You Farm Learn about strategies to expand your farm.
