Raising Grass Fed Beef In Ohio

Some things you need to consider when selecting your cattle

While the genetics of today's cattle allow al breeds to be utilized in grass fed programs, there are several factors in choosing which breeds you will raise on your pasture

 

Recognize that most of your customers will not want to buy the equivalent of a 1400 pound market animal.

 

 

While buyers of cattle out of the commercial feedlots want these larger animals those who are filling their freezer expect a steer or heifer to weigh around 1000 pounds. So you must consider which breeds will finish the quickest and at these lighter weights on grass.  

 

How are you going to sell you cattle?

 

 

Are you going to sell an animal to one customer or to multiple customers. Most say that if the steer of heifer is going to be split between four customers they can sell a larger carcass than if it is is going to one to two buyers.

If your steers and heifers are going to slaughtered and labeled to be sold as retail cuts you can utilize the larger carcasses.

 

Know your cattle

 

 

Most old time feeders still believe Angus (red & black), Hereford and Shorthorn are still the breeds of choice for grass based feeding programs. 

 

 

This page is developed provide those who want to start raising & selling grass fed beef. The information provided is to be used as a guide only. You are responsible to research the state and local laws governing the sale of livestock for slaughter or processed meat in your area.

Marketing The Beef

 

Selling Labeled Not For Resale Or Selling Labeled For Resale

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Ohio Grass Fed Beef Producers

http://www.greenerpasturefarm.com/
http://www.rockbottomcreeklivestockco.com/
http://grassfedfarms.blogspot.com/
http://www.mannafarms.com/
http://www.millergrassfed.com/
http://flyingjfarm.com/
http://gburbickfarms.com/
http://www.whitecloverfarmohio.com/    Union
http://morelandcattlecompany.com/
http://www.tierraverdefarms.com/
http://www.timberlaneorganicfarms.com/
http://bensmanfamilyfarms.com/
http://www.heritagebreedfarms.com/ shelby
http://eversolerunfarm.com/
http://www.upthelanefarm.com/
http://chanderhillfarm.com/
http://harmoncreekfarms.com/
 
 
 
http://ruhlman.com/2010/11/grass-fed-beef-farmer-aaron-millerits-all-about-the-fat/
http://www.ohiobeef.org/beef-bytes/grain-fed-grass-fed-natural-organic-what-is-your-beef
http://www.ec-ohio.com/
http://www.agrilicious.org/local/locally-raised-beef/ohio/millersburg/farms
http://www.farmerspal.com/organic-farms/meats/beef/grass-fed-beef/region/ohio/page/1/