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Track C: Ecology and Economics of Grazing for Beef and Dairy. Session 3: Market and Economic Factors of Beef and Dairy Production. Slide presentations and additional conference information is available at sare.org/Events/Our-Farms-Our-Future-Conference.
This session will explore the economics and profitability of grazing systems through the lens of a researcher and a farmer. Participants will also hear about: an evaluation of the stocking rate, hay-feeding tradeoff by using multiple production and cost scenarios that will allow you to determine the optimal stocking rate/hay feeding based on the specifics of your farm; how the two factors having the most impact on optimal hay feeding days are base profitability of the operation and net hay cost; effective markets for and marketing of pasture-based meat products, according to one Illinois producer.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provides grants and outreach to advance innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. SARE is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.
Track C: Ecology and Economics of Grazing for Beef and Dairy. Session 3: Market and Economic Factors of Beef and Dairy Production. Slide presentations and additional conference information is available at sare.org/Events/Our-Farms-Our-Future-Conference.
This session will explore the economics and profitability of grazing systems through the lens of a researcher and a farmer. Participants will also hear about: an evaluation of the stocking rate, hay-feeding tradeoff by using multiple production and cost scenarios that will allow you to determine the optimal stocking rate/hay feeding based on the specifics of your farm; how the two factors having the most impact on optimal hay feeding days are base profitability of the operation and net hay cost; effective markets for and marketing of pasture-based meat products, according to one Illinois producer.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provides grants and outreach to advance innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. SARE is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.
