Livestock
The Florida livestock industry is made up of various livestock from Pensacola to the Miami area. On average the small livestock farms average $50,000 per year or less and/or have 50 acres or less. These small farmers include hobby/retired farmers and limited-resource farmers who earn off-farm income and/or are maintaining a rural way of life. More...
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Commodities at a Glance--FDACS
- Animal Handling Safety - CDC, National Ag Safety Database
- Paddock Design, Fencing, and Water Systems for Controlled Grazing--ATTRA
Other University Sites
- Best Environmental Management Practices: Manure Application Calibration--Purdue University
- Best Environmental Management Practices: Manure Nutrient Recycling--Purdue University
- Farm Building or Livestock Facility Lease--Iowa State University
- Good Record Keeping Help Monitor Farm Activities and the Progress of Your Business Treatment--Florida A&M University
- Hoof Anatomy, Care and Management in Livestock--Purdue University
- Livestock Building & Equipment Requirements--Kansas State University
- Pasture Rental Arrangements for Your Farm--Missouri University
Organization & Associations
- American Farm Bureau Federation
- Florida Farm Bureau Federation
- Livestock Marketing Association
- Livestock & Poultry Environmental Stewardship -Small Farms Factsheets
