Producing and Contracting Quality
Feeds
The production and contracting of quality feeds is an essential first
step in the continuum of a quality-feeding program. Producing quality feeds starts with
the selection of plant varieties adapted to the local farm or ranch environment. This
represents one of the major advantages of the typical farmer feeder compared to commercial
feedlots. Here plant varieties may be selected with both agronomic and nutrient
characteristics in mind to result in the optimum yield of nutrients per acre. The
resulting feeds may be selected, cultured, harvested, stored and processed with complete
quality control over each of these processes as opposed to acquiring similar feedstuffs on
the open market. This section recommends strategies to achieve optimum results:
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