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Agriculture

Cattle, goats, sheep and pigs, with pasture, fencing and hay that hold up year round.

Animals are a daily promise. The Basic Plan helps you decide what you're ready for before anything comes home in a trailer.

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Your path through agriculture

Start with the Basic Plan, then take the Breakouts one at a time.

  1. Basic Plan · start here

    Which animals first

    Build before you buy, start small, and add animals in an order that forgives mistakes.

    About 12 min

    Start
  2. Breakout 1

    Cattle

    A family cow or a small beef herd.

    About 8 min

    Start
  3. Breakout 2

    Goats and sheep

    Milk, meat, fiber, and brush clearing.

    About 8 min

    Start
  4. Breakout 3

    Pigs

    Pastured pork and rooting as tillage.

    About 8 min

    Start
  5. Breakout 4

    Pasture rotation

    Stocking rate, paddock math, rest periods, fencing, worms and flies.

    About 10 min

    Start
  6. Breakout 5

    Fencing

    Woven wire, electric, and what each animal needs.

    About 8 min

    Start
  7. Breakout 6

    Hay and winter feed

    Buying, storing, and how much you need.

    About 8 min

    Start
  8. Breakout 7

    Animal health

    Vaccines, hoof care, and when to call the vet.

    About 8 min

    Start

That’s the whole course.

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