Animal Production

The resources below were developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) to help farmers and ranchers develop successful animal production systems. See also the full list of SAN publications or the list of publications by topic.

Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

Published 2003, 280 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $17 | Online PDF (3446 k)

Estrategias Economico-Ambientales en la Crianza de Cerdos

Boletín | Descripción | Como ordenar
Formato: Impreso - Gratis | Online HTML | Online PDF (437 k)

Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (711 k)

How to Direct Market Your Beef

Published 2005, 96 pages | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $14.95 | Online HTML | Online PDF (2068 k)

The New American Farmer: Profiles of Agricultural Innovation, 2nd Edition

Published 2005, 200 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $16.95 |Online HTML | Online PDF (6694 k)

The New Farmers' Market: Farm-Fresh Ideas for Producers, Managers and Communities

Published 2001, 272 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $24.95 | Book excerpts

Opportunities in Agriculture: Transitioning to Organic Production

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (1252 k)

Profitable Pork: Strategies for Hog Producers

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (1125 k)

Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (542 k)

Put Your Ideas to the Test: How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (413 k)

Rangeland Management Strategies

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (1.14 mb)

The Small Dairy Resource Book

Published 2000, 56 pages | Description | Available Online Only
Format: Out of Print | Online PDF (991 k)

Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free| Online HTML | Online PDF (1032 k)

Other Resources
SARE funds research, education and demonstration projects, some of which generate informational products such as books, bulletins or Web sites. See the links below to view those products or to browse the SARE projects database. Inclusion of a resource does not constitute endorsement by SARE nor does exclusion imply that other resources are not suitable.

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Search for SARE projects about Animals

USDA-Supported Programs for Sustainable Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports two other major programs that offer sustainable agriculture information and assistance. Those programs have publications and web resources on this topic.

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