Where do farmers get animals when starting a farm?

Usually from other farmers in buildings where livestock are auctioned off to the highest bidder. Or just by buying them directly from the farmer. Example, my goats just had a baby. Do you wanna buy it? read more

If you're in America, Craig's List is a pretty good place to get farm animals; I've gotten some nice goats that way. Many people work on someone else's farm before starting their own farm to learn the trade. read more

Especially, talk to various farmers to get a better understanding of what to expect with what you are doing and the locale you intend to start a farm in. 2 Choose what farm enterprise[s] you would like to get into. read more

Beginning Farmers offers information on how to start a farm, planning a new farm, funding resources and finding land to start your farm on. We cover all areas of farming from raising chickens and goats to mushroom production, and urban farms to business farming. Internships and employment opportunities posted regularly. read more