Moving to a farm in a rural community gives people the opportunity to enjoy a tranquil existence far from the noise and chaos of major cities. You can be self-sufficient and live off the land by cultivating crops. In addition to products for planting, you should also pick up animal feed for cattle. Keeping livestock on your land offers the following advantages. 

What Are the Benefits of Owning Cattle?

1. Source of Income

Raising cattle can be a valuable source of income. The livestock is a limited supply investment, and you can earn a considerable profit if you sell cattle during periods when demand is high. Your return on investment could be even higher for Black Angus cattle and the top breeds of milking cows. You can rest easy knowing you have an asset to use to pay the mortgage, taxes, and other expenses during times of financial strain.

2. Reliable Food Supply

Cattle can also be used to meet your family's other dietary requirements. This way, you can spend less money at the grocery store. Dairy cows, for example, will produce milk that can be pasteurized for safe consumption. Some breeds even produce eight gallons of milk per day. The milk can be used to make cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, and other dairy products. You can also raise Black Angus and other beef cattle to harvest each year for plenty of protein. 

3. Pasture Management & Healthy Crops

Depending on the size of your farm, cattle can enhance your pasture management efforts. For example, it will be wise to keep the livestock in certain overgrown areas where they can graze to keep pasture growth in check. Their manure will enrich the soil to keep pasture grasses lush. The manure can also be used in composting to create fertilizer that will yield better crops each year. 

If you plan to keep cattle on your farm, turn to Carhart Feed & Seed Co. in Dove Creek, CO, for animal feed. In business since 1979, this store also carries farm supplies and seeds to keep area farmers' and ranchers' properties operating smoothly. They'll be happy to answer any of your questions about the feeding process. Call (970) 677-2233 to place an order for animal feed.