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How to Start a Dairy Farm: 7 Steps

1. Make a business plan. Do a SWOT analysis of yourself and the cattle industry you will be entering. Plan what kind of cows you want looking at breeds, and what kind of farm you wish to operate. Keep in mind to start small. Try to aim for being a low-cost producer, as that is the surest way to make money, and the best way to start if you don’t have much to begin with! 2. Locate the area where you want to raise cattle. This is important because you need to find a location that you are used to or really like and are confident you can raise your animals in. 3. Research then purchase the type of facilities, equipment and machinery necessary for the type of cattle you have chosen to raise. Analyse your operation and your financial situation to see what you need (not what you want) for current facilities, equipment and machinery. Fencing, watering facilities, feed bunks/troughs or bale feeders is priority above all other assets needed. 4. Determine the type of cattle you want to