Comments on: Have a Business Plan for your Cattle Operation

By: H. Perkins

H. Perkins — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:08:54 +0000

Hi Victoria:
I’d like to piggy-back on Angie & Felix’s request.
My family have basically run a 100-acre cattle-farm business for decades, mostly on a subsistence basis. They are not able to manage this any longer and we the younger ones are taking over by starting from scratch, and wish to put a lot more energy and capital (with some financing) in the business. Mr.Fears is absolutely correct but a more detailed access to a plan that can be tailored to our circumstances would go a long way.
Can you provide further detailed help in this regard?

Howard

By: A Chimienti

A Chimienti — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:20:07 +0000

Hi Victoria,

My husband and I are starting a cattle company. His family has been in farming and cattle ranching for over 60 years. We are looking to apply for financing to start our own opperation and could use some help developing a business plan. We have written a business plan in the past for a different business, but were unsucessful in getting the financing we needed. Could you offer some advice or possibly an emaple of a business plan you have writtien that we could use this time around as a frame of refference?

Thank you,
Angie

By: Felix Sepp

Felix Sepp — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:16:16 +0000

Dear all,
We are very much at the beginning of the development The existing land (currently rented out) belongs already to the family.
I understand what Robert Fears is saying and how to start a cattle ranch business. But it would certainly help a lot to have a tested frame of a business plan. Could Victoria Buxton share her business plan with us? Would be highly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Felix

By: Duriel Harris

Duriel Harris — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0000

Where can I get samples of Cattle Business plans for a Hobby or Small Breeder.

By: Robert Fears

Robert Fears — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:31:56 +0000

Hi Bapasi,

The best way to start a business plan is to sit down in a quiet place and start putting your ideas on paper. Initially they don’t need to be in any particular order. Jot down ideas about why you picked this business and what you want it to be. How much profit do you want to make? How much time do you want to devote to your business? Describe your desired product and business quality. Once you have all your ideas on paper, then start fitting them into the business plan outline. You will probably have missing parts of the outline and you need to seek information for filling in the blanks.

Another method for starting a business plan is to sit down with the family and other stake holders for a brain-storming session. Have someone take notes from which to build the plan. Some people hire a facilitator to lead the brain-storming session. A good facilitator helps keep participants focused and has the ability to ask questions that create thoughts and ideas.

Hope this helps. Feel free to send additional questions.

By: Victoria Buxton

Victoria Buxton — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:52:55 +0000

Hi Bapasi,
I too am a starting farmer in weaner production. However, in a former life my job was to develop business plans for companies so I do have one!!
If you would like some help let me know.

By: Bapasi Mphusu

Bapasi Mphusu — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:43:38 +0000

Iagree with you about having a business plan for such a venture. I am a starting cattle farmer but I do not have a business plan. I want to specialise in weaner production but I have no clue on how to start a business plan. How can you advise?