4. Adding a Cow to Your Homestead
Jeannette Beranger lays out the considerations around adding a cow to your homestead.
This introductory workshop prepares the homesteader for a useful bovine addition to the family. Topics covered include breed selection, purchasing, infrastructure, feeding, breeding, milking, processing, and more.
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