How do I start a dairy farm?
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How do I start a dairy farm?
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How do I start a dairy farm?
John Wick
That is an investment of $120,000-$160,000 just for the cows. On the average you can figure two acres of land/cow. Depending on where you have your farm, good tillable land can be purchased from anywhere between $1000-$4000/acre. This adds up to an additional $200,000-$800,000 for the land needed to feed the animals.
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aron
A rule of thumb for dairy operations is 1.5 to 2.0 acres per cow, which includes the young stock. Even on herds utilizing custom heifer raisers, acreage may still be limited for the cows and the reduced heifer numbers raised on the home farm