Describe marketing options for an agricultural enterprise.

Description should include

• grade classification systems for each species
• local, regional, national, and international markets available to livestock producers (e.g., wholesale, retail, direct sales, value-added)
• appraisal of market livestock using pricing grids and retail pricing from USDA reports.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do marketing options vary according to the number and type of livestock?
• What resources are available to the producer when it comes to selecting a marketing option?
• What role does agritourism play as a marketing option?
• How can the digital space (social media/internet) help with farmer/community relations?