Jason, there are a multitude of books available, and we probably have them all! We are pretty new to this too.

How much land do you have to use for pasture? What typed of cattle are you interested in? Commercial? Dairy?

Give us some more information. What do you hope for your dream to look like in 5 years?

Suzie

I think what you are doing is wise...talk to people in forums that are doing it NOW, as opposed to two years or more ago when a book was written. Things change so quickly, economy-wise. You can also drive out to farm areas and knock on doors or places that look like the kind of place you are interested in. People are usually happy to talk about their farms and help out. You can also try you local college ag programs, or look up college ag programs online--Univ. of Missouri, etc.

Velvet ~:>

We bought a 40 acre farm 14 years ago.we kinda knew what we wanted to do.we fenced in areas ,put automatic waterers in,there was a walk in shed here at the time.We decided on 3 registered texas longhorn cows.They were all three bred.It soon went to 6.It does get easdy once youre over the fear of what could go wrong.We now have a dozen.Were gonna breed them in June.We dont want alot of them.This is our hobby.I really like them interesteing not to mention beautiful.With longhorns you could breed a gray,brown,his name was cappacino,to a red roan cow and I got the most beautiful black and white heiffer.just gorgeous.You dont know what youre getting.We have one cow her calf looks identical to her every time shes calves.Ive seen all mine born in the field.Theyre great parents.when one has a young one they all come to check it out. Horn s look threatening but theyre very docile.Hubby brushes the one.People even saddle them and ride.Thier meat is better for you than chicken very lean.Justread all you can I got some books from farm centers or get a cattle magazine theres places that sell books just about the breed you want.I ve even gotten videos.Just takle your time.Make wise desisions youll be ok.