Dogs trained to assist with cattle management tasks, including herding, sorting, and guarding. Working cattle dogs are valuable assets on farms and ranches. For instance, training working cattle dogs to help move cattle between pastures and handling facilities.
The practice of renting land for agricultural use. Land leasing allows farmers to access land without the financial burden of ownership. For example, leasing additional fields to expand crop production without purchasing new land.
The various insurance products available to protect mushroom farm operations from financial losses due to events such as crop failure, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters. For example, purchasing mushroom farm insurance to safeguard against potential risks and ensure financial stability.
Official recognition that a dairy farm or product meets specific standards for quality, safety, and sustainability. For example, obtaining organic certification for a dairy farm to market milk as organic.
The intestines of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making sausage casings. For example, producing beef intestines for culinary and industrial purposes.
The esophagus of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef esophagus for culinary and specialty markets.
Official recognition that a food product meets specific standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, such as organic or fair trade certifications. For example, obtaining food product certification to market products as organic and attract health-conscious consumers.
The series of steps involved in converting beef carcasses into consumable meat products. Beef processing includes slaughter, cutting, packaging, and preservation. For example, operating a beef processing facility to produce steaks, roasts, and ground beef.
The series of steps involved in converting raw milk into finished dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt. Dairy processing includes pasteurization, homogenization, and packaging. For instance, operating a dairy processing plant to produce and distribute various dairy products.
A public sale where livestock, equipment, or goods are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions are commonly used in agriculture for buying and selling livestock. For instance, attending a livestock auction to buy cattle for a feedlot operation.