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
- Handbook of Florida Agricultural Laws: Animal Husbandry
- Custom Exempt Meat and/or Poultry Slaughter Facilities in Florida
- Fresh Meat Selection for Consumers
- Custom and Retail Exempt Meat Marketing
- USDA-Inspected Livestock Slaughter Facilities in Florida
- Adding Value to Livestock with Niche Meat Marketing Programs
- Specialty Meat Marketing Claims: What's the Difference?
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Commodities at a Glance--FDACS
- 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
- Good Record Keeping Help Monitor Farm Activities and the Progress of Your Business Treatment--Florida A&M 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
