How New Farmers Can Make Money With Cattle in 2026

Welcome back to the successful farming podcast. In today's episode your host, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Dr. Steven Koontz who shares insights on how new farmers and ranchers can successfully enter the livestock industry, manage costs, leverage conservation practices, and build sustainable businesses.

They discuss:

Pathways into livestock farming for beginners

Importance of community networking and sales skills

Financial planning and managing debt in farming

Opportunities in livestock beyond traditional cow-calf operations

Role of conservation practices in farm profitability

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