Start Small, Grow Smart, and Build a Profitable Lamb Farm-No Experience Needed.
If you've ever dreamed of living closer to the land or turning your passion for animals into a reliable income, Raising Sheep for Meat offers the blueprint. Written by The Farmer's Library, this clear, approachable guide walks you through every stage of small-scale lamb farming-from setting goals and choosing breeds to pasture planning, disease prevention, and direct-to-consumer sales.
Inside, you'll learn:
How to choose meat breeds that match your climate and goals
What infrastructure you really need (and what you don't)
Grass-fed vs. grain-finished feeding strategies, simplified
How to market lamb locally and build loyal customers
Step-by-step seasonal care for healthier, more profitable flocks
Whether you're launching a small farm business or cultivating a self-reliant homestead, this book helps you build confidence in animal husbandry, sustainable land management, and ethical meat production.
Your land, your flock, your future-grow them all with purpose.