Hey y’all,

We’ve talked about grazing Dexters, fencing, and handling gear — now it’s time to talk about the next step we’re working toward: selling beef.

We haven’t sold any yet, but we’re actively considering doing so. We’ve been learning from other farmers, watching the market, and planning how to do it right when the time comes.

Dexters are a smaller heritage breed, which makes them great for freezer beef — especially for families that don’t want 300+ pounds of meat all at once.

But before jumping into sales, we want to make sure we’ve got:

Here’s what we’re focused on before we sell our first beef:

We’re also watching what other small farms are doing — what’s working for them, and what customers seem to want most.

If you’re thinking about selling beef in the future too, we’re right there with you — figuring it out step-by-step. I’ll be sharing more updates as we decide if we are.

Next Week:
We’ll look at what we’d do differently if we were starting our Dexter herd again — from picking the right animals to setting up the pastures.

Got a question about the selling process or want to see the resources we’ve found so far? Hit reply and I’ll send ‘em over!

– Tim Parker
Start My Homestead
@startmyhomestead | @heritage_springs_farm