Producers do the math to start from scratch

Starting from scratch in the livestock business can be challenging, especially without any family help.But many farmers have been able to make it work on their own.“If you can find a mentor or someone to partner with, that is going to make it much easier,” says Julie Walker, Extension beef specialist with South Dakota State University. “If you're a young person and you don't have someone to help you out, finding a partner will be very beneficial.”Walker says it's importan