Livestock farming

A homesteader recounts their journey to self-sufficient goat keeping and the ones they chose for their small farm. Includes tips goat breeds

Have you ever met a chicken? I mean really looked at one of those clucking, crazed birds and wondered what the HELL was going on in there? I had not. Until I went out to Fili-West Farms and met... The Chicken Lord. Today we’re diving into a chicken and egg story about cleaner, greener f

Click here to download our livestock shelter brochure! (please see pricing below) Pictured above is a 30′ wide structure mounted on a knee wall. The short wall keeps the animals away from the…

If you're looking to raise animals to make a nice profit, here are the top 10 best livestock to start with, along with the math for each.

Most of the world’s 7.7 billion people rely on annual plants for food. By definition, these crops perform their entire life cycle in a single growing season. In under 12 months, they sprout, flower…

Richard Teague provides more insight into sustainable agroecosystems, focussing on cropping using regenerative agricultural principles

Raising cattle can be a profitable business if you choose the right breeds for your climate and the amount of land you have.

You have your land, beautiful grass growing, and even some fencing up, and now you find yourself asking the question all new homesteaders ask – What livestock should I raise? If you want to be as self sufficient as possible, producing your own families food with as few outside inputs as possible we are going to help you select the right type of livestock and how many you should purchase.