Intro to Livestock : New Farmer Workshop Livestock Resource Sheet

New Farmer Workshop Livestock Resource Sheet

Compiled by Dave Leggett, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County

Useful Websites:

http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu A Cornell University website, the purpose is to provide easy access to information for small scale farmers and those who work with them.

http://www.ansci.cornell.edu Cornell University Animal Science Department website.

http://www.sheepgoatmarketing.org Information on marketing slaughter lambs and goats.

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/ Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science website with a comprehensive description of all breeds.

http://www.uvm.edu/~nesare Northeast Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.

http://www.nelivestockalliance.org The New England Livestock Alliance is dedicated to revitalizing farming in the Northeast, working with farmers to produce healthy livestock through grass farming and to preserve the rural landscape.

http://www.attra.ncat.org National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Lots of good material on livestock.

http://www.sustainableagriculture.net National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc.

http://www.hayexchange.com Internet Hay Exchange site.

http://www.case-agworld.com Resources for North American Livestock, Forage, and Specialty Farmers.

http://www.ams.usda.gov Agricultural Marketing Service website- check for brochures and educational material.

http://www.nal.usda.gov National Agricultural Library website- check "AgNIC" and "Services/Programs".

http://www.sare.org SARE is a USDA-funded initiative that sponsors competitive grants for sustainable agriculture research and education in a regional process nationwide. Check educational publications available.

http://www.nehbc.org New England Heritage Breed Conservancy has information on heritage breeds and animals for sale.

http://www.albc-usa.org American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has heritage breed information.

http://www.cabbagehillfarm.org Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of endangered breeds of historic farm animals and the small farm.

http://www.kelmscott.com Kelmscott Rare Breeds Foundation and Farm, of Lincolnville, Maine, is a conservation breeding center for rare and endangered livestock.

http://www.nyfarmlink.org Linking you with the people and resources for successful business transitions.

http://www.cadefarms.org Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship.

http://www.newfarm.org Farmer to Farmer Know-How from The Rodale Institute with special interest for organic production.

http://www.northeastnewfarmer.org Website devoted to new farmers who are farming or hope to farm in the Northeast.

http://www.fsa.usda.gov Farm Service Agency website. Check in the "Information for…" box under Need Hay? Or Have Hay? for their Hay Net website.

http://www.aedpws.org Agriculture Economic Development Program of Washington and Saratoga Counties.

http://www.usda.gov United States Department of Agriculture.

http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us New York State Department of Ag. and Markets.

http://www.stockmangrassfarmer.com Magazine for Graziers

http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com Small Farmers Journal

http://www.ruralheritage.com Rural Heritage magazine and network

http://www.smallfarmtoday.com Small Farm Today Magazine

Service Providers (contact your local extension service for suggestions)

Vet Services: Large Animal Veterinary Services, Goats/Sheep, Llamas/ Alpacas, Poultry
Blacksmiths:
Hoof Trimmers (Bovine):
Sheep Shearers:
Fence Construction:
Livestock Auctions:
Slaughter Facilities:

(No endorsement of any of the above Service Providers or Slaughter Facilities is intended or implied, nor are the listings to be regarded as all encompassing)