Determining requirements should include

identifying available resources and assets
- land
- facilities (e.g., shed space, lot space, feed bunk, water, manure, acres of pasture)
- capital
- labor
- insurance (e.g., liability, employee health, etc.)
- knowledge of selected animal enterprise
identifying markets to support the enterprise
creating a livestock management plan
explaining humane animal handling
communicating with the public and dispelling myths about
- correct handling practices
- management practices
- product labelling.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are examples of land, facilities, capital, and knowledge resources for an animal enterprise?
What markets might yield better support for an enterprise?
What might be the consequences of not having a livestock management plan?
How has the digital space changed the marketing of farm products?

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