The document discusses the important role of farmers and the beef industry in Australia. It notes that farmers are the first step in supplying communities with food and materials. Farmers must fulfill many roles like scientist and land caretaker. The beef industry is also working towards more sustainable and innovative practices to keep farming viable long-term while protecting the environment. Local butchers also play an important role by sourcing beef from suppliers and providing meat to the community.
R&D initiatives on Philippine Native Pigs Perez Eric
This document discusses enhancing Philippine native pigs to create livelihood opportunities through research and development. It outlines the value of native pigs in providing income and food for rural families as they are resilient to climate extremes. It describes strategies to establish more homogeneous native pig populations through selection while maintaining genetic diversity. This includes establishing true-to-type breeding populations to meet producer and consumer preferences for consistent quality and performance. Research demonstrates improvements in birth weight, 6-month weight and litter size through selection. Native pig production is shown to provide net income for farmers with the right management.
Marketing and income potential of philippine native pig (glenda p. fule)Perez Eric
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Clare Bolam is a 15-year-old student who lives on family farms in NSW and Queensland, Australia totaling over 4,500 acres. The farms raise sheep and cattle through practices like selective breeding to suit the climate. Clare discusses how agriculture has modernized over time through improved machinery, chemicals, and land management techniques. She describes the challenges of drought, flooding, and locust plagues but believes sustainable and efficient practices help deal with complications.
Breed development, production and commecial utilization of native pigsPerez Eric
- Native pigs are an important part of rural farming communities in the Philippines, providing food security, income, and cultural/social roles. However, native pig production typically remains a small-scale backyard activity without consistent profits.
- There is increasing demand for organically and naturally produced foods, as well as interest in conserving native genetic resources. Improved native pig breeds are desired that are adapted to local conditions but also provide uniform, predictable production and product quality.
- A strategy is proposed to develop homogeneous but genetically diverse native pig populations through organized breeding programs, improved production systems, and marketing of native pig products.
Quakers Hill High School Archibull Prize Entry GrainsArt4Agriculture
This document discusses Australian agriculture and how it bridges the rural-urban divide. It outlines that farmers grow important crops like grains, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables that feed the nation. It notes that agriculture supports over 1.6 million jobs and exports over 60% of production. The document discusses sustainability measures farmers use like biodiversity protection, revegetation, weed management and irrigation that help the environment while feeding Australians. It concludes that through efficiency and sustainability, farmers play a vital role in bridging the rural-urban divide.
- Native pigs have a higher digestive capacity and microbial activity in their hindgut compared to improved pigs, allowing them to utilize low-quality feed materials.
- General feeding practices for native pigs include feeding a combination of concentrate and forage twice daily. Feeding practices vary based on life stage from sows and boars getting 1-1.5kg of mixed feed and supplements, to suckling piglets getting ad-libitum starter mash and supplements, to weaners getting 0.3-1kg of mixed feed and supplements.
- Sample mixed feeds for native pigs contain ingredients like rice bran, corn, copra, and molasses. Establishing forage production areas can help minimize feed
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Pierce County, WashingtonFarica954z
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Poppa Skinny's Farm is adding heirloom turkeys and organic goat milk production. They are excited to offer pastured pork and grass-fed beef from their fall harvest. The farm is expanding chicken and egg production to meet growing demand. They are considering starting a meat share program and building an on-farm store and commercial kitchen in 2013.
R&D initiatives on Philippine Native Pigs Perez Eric
This document discusses enhancing Philippine native pigs to create livelihood opportunities through research and development. It outlines the value of native pigs in providing income and food for rural families as they are resilient to climate extremes. It describes strategies to establish more homogeneous native pig populations through selection while maintaining genetic diversity. This includes establishing true-to-type breeding populations to meet producer and consumer preferences for consistent quality and performance. Research demonstrates improvements in birth weight, 6-month weight and litter size through selection. Native pig production is shown to provide net income for farmers with the right management.
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This document discusses native pig farming in the Philippines. It begins by outlining the demand and consumption of pork in the country. It then provides details on marketing the native pig, including potential products (lechon), target markets (lechon consumers), and pricing. The document also analyzes the costs and returns of raising native pigs, including feed costs, sales projections, and estimated profits from selling weanlings and slaughter pigs (lechon-type). In summary, the document finds that native pig farming in the Philippines can be a profitable endeavor.
Clare Bolam is a 15-year-old student who lives on family farms in NSW and Queensland, Australia totaling over 4,500 acres. The farms raise sheep and cattle through practices like selective breeding to suit the climate. Clare discusses how agriculture has modernized over time through improved machinery, chemicals, and land management techniques. She describes the challenges of drought, flooding, and locust plagues but believes sustainable and efficient practices help deal with complications.
Breed development, production and commecial utilization of native pigsPerez Eric
- Native pigs are an important part of rural farming communities in the Philippines, providing food security, income, and cultural/social roles. However, native pig production typically remains a small-scale backyard activity without consistent profits.
- There is increasing demand for organically and naturally produced foods, as well as interest in conserving native genetic resources. Improved native pig breeds are desired that are adapted to local conditions but also provide uniform, predictable production and product quality.
- A strategy is proposed to develop homogeneous but genetically diverse native pig populations through organized breeding programs, improved production systems, and marketing of native pig products.
Quakers Hill High School Archibull Prize Entry GrainsArt4Agriculture
This document discusses Australian agriculture and how it bridges the rural-urban divide. It outlines that farmers grow important crops like grains, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables that feed the nation. It notes that agriculture supports over 1.6 million jobs and exports over 60% of production. The document discusses sustainability measures farmers use like biodiversity protection, revegetation, weed management and irrigation that help the environment while feeding Australians. It concludes that through efficiency and sustainability, farmers play a vital role in bridging the rural-urban divide.
- Native pigs have a higher digestive capacity and microbial activity in their hindgut compared to improved pigs, allowing them to utilize low-quality feed materials.
- General feeding practices for native pigs include feeding a combination of concentrate and forage twice daily. Feeding practices vary based on life stage from sows and boars getting 1-1.5kg of mixed feed and supplements, to suckling piglets getting ad-libitum starter mash and supplements, to weaners getting 0.3-1kg of mixed feed and supplements.
- Sample mixed feeds for native pigs contain ingredients like rice bran, corn, copra, and molasses. Establishing forage production areas can help minimize feed
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Poppa Skinny's Farm is adding heirloom turkeys and organic goat milk production. They are excited to offer pastured pork and grass-fed beef from their fall harvest. The farm is expanding chicken and egg production to meet growing demand. They are considering starting a meat share program and building an on-farm store and commercial kitchen in 2013.
The Sheep Industry Feeding and clothing Sydney for a day sustainablyArt4Agriculture
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Whole hog sustainability chefs collaborativeMichael Scott
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This document discusses animal genetic resources and the need for a broader concept of access and benefit-sharing. It notes that many multi-functional livestock breeds have been developed by pastoralists and smallholder communities to cope in challenging environments. These animals provide adaptive traits that will be important for climate change adaptation. However, their functionality depends not just on genes but also learned behavior within their social and ecological contexts. Thus, these livestock resources can only be conserved in-situ within these communities, not in gene banks. A wider concept of access and benefit-sharing is needed to create real benefits for pastoralists and livestock keepers in order to ensure the long-term survival of these genetic resources.
The document provides an overview of sustainable goat production, covering feeding, health, and pasture management. Goats are ruminants that thrive on pasture, utilizing brush and vegetation inaccessible to cattle. Integrating goats into grazing systems improves land quality and income. Proper fencing and rotational grazing are necessary to prevent overgrazing and allow forage regrowth. Management intensive grazing maximizes forage quality and grazing capacity.
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This document discusses careers in the Australian sheep industry. It describes the different types of sheep breeds used for wool production and meat. Various career opportunities are outlined throughout the supply chain for wool and meat production, including roles on farms, in processing facilities, and supporting industries like environmental management. The document promotes the sheep industry as an important economic contributor and discusses its impact on rural communities and land management.
Leave Some Nature for the Future by Amber O'NeillArt4Agriculture
Sustainable farming practices are important to consider for future generations. Studying sustainability allowed students to design Archibulls showing a desirable future with practices like carbon farming (Sustaina-Bull), and an undesirable future with degradation from issues like landfills and pollution (Undesira-Bull). The Archibull project communicates these messages using decorated fibreglass bulls to raise community awareness about protecting resources for tomorrow.
This document provides an overview of Agri-Dynamics, a company that provides natural and holistic products for farm and livestock. It introduces their product line and mission to offer cost-effective natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals. The company founder, Jerry Brunetti, is described as having a vision of ecologically sound farming practices and animal nutrition inspired by curing his own cancer through holistic means.
This document provides an overview and product catalog for Agri-Dynamics, a private membership association that provides natural and holistic products for farm and livestock. The catalog includes over 20 products organized by category. The introductory text outlines the company's mission to provide cost-effective natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals and describes the formulation of products using botanicals, oils, minerals and other ingredients.
This document provides an overview and product catalog for Agri-Dynamics, a private membership association that provides natural and holistic products for farm and livestock. It begins with contact information and a table of contents listing the various product lines. It then provides a mission statement describing the founding of the company to provide alternatives to pharmaceuticals and its goal of supporting animal health through nutrient-dense feeds and holistic practices. The document proceeds to describe various products in the lineup in 1-2 paragraphs each, including their uses, directions, and ingredients.
Product Line For Farm & Livestock - Natural & Holisticx3G9
This document provides information about Agri-Dynamics, a private membership association that provides natural and holistic products for farm and livestock. It describes the company's mission to offer cost-effective natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals and lists over 30 products in its catalog that are formulated using botanicals, oils, minerals and other ingredients. The catalog covers products for livestock, poultry, equine and more and includes information on each product's uses, directions, ingredients and packaging. It also shares background on the company's founder Jerry Brunetti and his vision to support ecologically sound farming practices.
This document provides an overview and product catalog for Agri-Dynamics, a private membership association that provides natural and holistic products for farm and livestock. The catalog includes over 20 products organized by category including livestock supplements, botanical remedies, and informational resources. Agri-Dynamics was founded in 1979 with a mission to provide cost-effective natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals and aims to support animal health through nutrient-dense feeds, mineral-rich soils, and low-stress environments.
This document discusses the author's interest in sheep agriculture. It provides background on the history and development of sheep farming in Australia. The key sectors that sheep are involved in are outlined as meat, wool, and dual-purpose production. Some interesting facts about sheep are also mentioned. The author expresses their passion for agriculture and hands-on experience with sheep husbandry practices like drenching and lamb marking. Sheep are described as an important icon of Australia's economy and culture.
This document discusses the various values of biodiversity. It begins by defining biodiversity as the variety of life on Earth, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity. It then outlines several values of biodiversity, including consumptive use value through providing resources for food, materials, and medicines. Productive use value involves using genetic resources from biodiversity for scientific and economic purposes. Social value includes cultural and religious importance as well as supporting traditional livelihoods. Ethical and moral values recognize the right of all life forms to exist. Aesthetic value acknowledges biodiversity's beauty and role in culture. Option value refers to keeping future options open by preserving biodiversity for potential future uses that cannot be predicted.
Public private partnerships from the perspective of small-scale livestock kee...Dr Ilse Koehler-Rollefson
The document discusses the importance of small-scale livestock keepers and their animals. It notes that livestock keepers have valuable traditional ecological knowledge and locally adapted breeds. These breeds are well-suited to harsh environments and provide environmental services. However, livestock keepers need support through enabling policies, capacity building, market access, and payment for environmental services to sustainably develop the sector. Public-private partnerships can provide expertise and opportunities to add value through processing and marketing local breeds and their products.
Small-scale livestock keepers possess valuable traditional ecological knowledge and locally adapted animal breeds that are well-suited to harsh environments. These breeds are genetically diverse and resistant to disease, requiring minimal resources. Public-private partnerships could help conserve this biodiversity and support equitable, sustainable livestock development. Livestock keepers manage natural resources and breed diversity but require enabling policies, capacity building, and market access. Payment for environmental services would allow keepers to profit from their stewardship of the land and breeds. Collaboration across sectors is needed to realize the potential of local breeds for green livestock systems.
This document presents an overview of the value of biodiversity. It discusses several types of value: consumptive use value where local communities directly utilize species for needs like food and materials; productive use value where biotechnology and industry use genetic resources from biodiversity; social value where traditional societies preserved biodiversity as part of their livelihood and culture; ethical and moral values in protecting all life as most beliefs see all species as having a right to exist; aesthetic value in biodiversity's beauty and contribution to knowledge; and option value in keeping future possibilities open by preserving species and genetic diversity that may have future uses. The document emphasizes that biodiversity preservation is essential for environmental services, economic development, and humanity's long-term survival.
Jacinta is a veterinary student who has gained hands-on experience in various livestock industries through the AHEMS program. This document shares her experiences at different farms and what she has learned about animal production, disease prevention, environmental sustainability, and the economic and social aspects of being a veterinarian. These placements have helped her grow her skills and better understand the roles and responsibilities of veterinarians beyond clinical care.
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If Australian wool farmers could no longer support themselves through wool production, it would have severe negative consequences. Individual farmers would struggle financially and possibly face bankruptcy, while Australia would lose $2.2 million in economic value from the wool industry. Many wool products around the world would also become more expensive without Australia's significant production of wool, which comprises one-fifth of global supply.
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2. Young? Old? Vegetarian?
The Beef industry is part
of EVERYBODY’S life in
some way, shape or form!
3.
4. The farmer plays a vital and key role in supplying
our communities with what we need to carry on
(hence the size of him!).
This is represented by our farmer and the
positioning of his arms and legs and his size in
proportion to the farmland.
They are the leaders in creating innovations and efficient practices to make
farming a sustainable future.
They have to fulfill so many different roles in order to do this e.g. Scientist,
Land Caretaker,
They are the First Step in the process!
5. Our Australian cattle
and sheep farmers are
caretakers of more than
50% of the Aussie land!
Young Farming Champion :
Stephanie Fowler
6. We need agricultural practices to keep evolving ,
improving and changing in order to keep farming
sustainable, so that communities – local and
global - can continue to be fed and clothed
adequately.
These practices need to be innovative,
be efficient in their processes and
intensified!
Innovation is vital to the growth,
profitability and sustainability of
Australia’s rural industries!
7.
8.
9. 9.2 million hectares out of 417.3
million have been set aside for
specifically for
conservation/protection purposes!
• Rotating cattle around the fields to give the land a rest, to
regrow.
• Replenishing the land with native grasses keeps the land healthy
and sustainable.
• Grazing cattle also reduces the intensity and frequency of
bushfires!
10. It is massively important to protect the
environment and we need to be conscious
of effectively limiting greenhouse gas
emissions. Farmers are aware of this and
work towards improving this by:
• providing cattle with quality feed
(grains etc.) in order to produce less
methane gas in the air and to keep
animals healthy. This is an example
• Managing the soil and vegetation of a grain silo used
effectively. to store quality feed
• Selective breeding in order to produce
cattle that provide high meat quality, Our calf represents
reaches maturity earlier and most the selective
importantly emits smaller amounts of breeding.
Methane gas into the air.
11. Farmers drive
away pests and
harmful weeds
with the most
environmentally
effective
methods
possible
including
This image shows prevention and
the farmer fighting strategic control
the fireweed. In the
methods.
process of killing the
weeds, farmers use a
variety of methods, Fireweed is an
NOT PURELY example of an
It costs the Australian CHEMICALS!!!! introduced
Agriculture Industry more than
weed that can
$4 billion a year for the impact
and control of weeds.
poison and kill
cattle if
ingested!
12. Intentionally planting and growing native vegetation
and trees provides shelter for the cattle from
environmental elements, allowing for greater
livestock productivity.
13. The use of dams and
tanks are effective so
that the farmers can use
the rainwater for growing
crops and providing for
their cattle rather than
the town’s water supply
Insert image
of rainwater
It takes between 27 – 540 tanks and
dam
litres of water to produce
a
of RED MEAT!!
14.
15.
16. An Abattoir is a plant or factory where
cattle are slaughtered for food and other
products(also known as a processing
plant, slaughterhouse, or meat works). It
also utilise every part of the animal. The
meat is then sent off to butchers and the
export industry.
17. Scientists work to
devise innovative
ways to improve the
livestock industry. For
example improving
meat quality, how it is
produced and how
efficiently it is done.
Our Young Farming Champ is a Livestock and
Meat Scientist who uses LASERS to analyze the
fats, proteins and connective tissue of meat in
order to quantitatively judge the quality of meat.
Her field of focus is Raman Spectroscopy.
18. • Feedlots across the country
that produce grain fed beef
are finding ways of
improving the amount of
waste recycled.
• Places like Peechelba in
Victoria sell their cow’s
manure to people such as
landscape gardeners,
viticulturists and local
gardeners who are looking
to improve the soil
structure.
19.
20. Australia’s
Agricultural
Industry is
Massive … The Ag industry is something
we take for granted yet we are
it PROVIDES for we are affected by it everyday
sooo many in some shape or form.
Communities! We symbolise this through the
everyday BBQ and picnic
Consumers also drive the future of farming blanket that is a relevant
in that their wants and needs are what the Aussie pastime, even in such a
producers need to fulfill in order to sell their multicultural country!
product.
21.
22. OUR Local community –
The Hills Shire - is full of
different types of people
– young, old, students,
families, pets, even the
homeless!
There are a total of
176,986 people living,
breathing, eating in the
Hills Shire community as
of the 30th June 2011 …
23.
24. Insert images of
our made
ships/worlds
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ships/worlds
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ships/worlds
25. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
To see videos of our
interview with the
What happens to meat/cow
thatlocalsell?
doesn’t butcher, click
the speech bubbles
What quantity of beef do you go
through inthe following
in a week in selling to the
North Rocks community?
slides
Enjoy!!
26. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
Why did you
become
a butcher?
27. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
How do you choose
your supplier and
what important things
do you
look for in a supplier?
28. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
What quantity of beef
do you go through in a week
selling to the North Rocks
community?
29. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
What happens to
Meat and parts of the
beast that doesn’t sell?
30. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
What is your
most popular cut
of beef?
31. We went to visit the local butchers
– Beef Bullion - at North Rocks!
We wanted to know their role in
the beef industry and how our
community utilises their services!
Does Social Media
have an impact
on your industry?
32. Farmers tend to be isolated from each other doing
many hard days of labour. They need help, advice, and
a place to vent! Social Media allows for this. It is
immediate, and through its short sharp messages
(only small # of characters), clear and concise
messages can be put across more effectively.!
AgChatOz
is an example of this where farmers can communicate via the
internet about the issues they face and ways to improve their
practices. This allows for communication across generations of
farmers and farmers of different areas.
Followers on Twitter : Sharna Holman, a keen farming enthusiast, has heard of stories where a council
member has been on a farmers twitter feed.
– the council member saw a tweet about issues with a pothole on the road. It was fixed almost
instantly as the member saw this and arranged for it to be fixed!
Having Politicians, Council members and other key community members on twitter feeds, farmers can
get their point across quickly and immediately – so a pothole in the road can be fixed quickly (instead
of go unfixed for a large space of time) … Way to get the farmers’ vote at election time!
33. Ear Tagging:
Ear tagging is an accurate identification system for livestock. It allows
people to trace an animal back through the marketing chain through
transport, selling and even after it has been slaughtered. Meat or animals
may need to be traced if there is a disease or traces of chemicals found
in testing, then the farmer can be easily. Some ear tags are also labeled
with ‘HGP- Free’, this means the animal has not been treated with
‘hormonal growth promotants, these are not illegal, but are banned in
some markets.
Electric collar:
The electric collars encapsulate computerized ID chips that
contain information such as their gender, age, volume of milk
production etc. In beef cattle, they are mostly used for
prevention of the spread of diseases, to track and trace
mobility, the animals origin etc.
GPS Tracking:
GPS tracking systems are sometimes used to monitor cattle movement
and grazing patterns. It is ideal for use on very large properties to track
livestock for mustering i.e. the top end of Australia where some
properties are nearly the size of Tasmania.
34.
35. Collars allow us to track the status of each cow / bull.
GPS tracking systems are used on tractors, for farmers, etc.
Who knows ?
Farmers will always be needed as the first step in the
process to feed and clothe us. Their role and their
practices may become more innovative, more reliant on
technology in order to make farming more efficient and
sustainable .
So who knows .. In the future we may find farmers on the
moon herding their beloved cattle
36.
37. Polled bull background:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PolledHereford_bull.jpg
Pictures of kid farmer and old farmer
http://www.catholicvote.org/discuss/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/farm-kid.jpg
http://www.catholicvote.org/discuss/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/farm-kid.jpg
Fowler, S. (2012). Power Point : Innovation and Efficiency in the Beef Industry
Weed bio :
National Farmers Federation (2012). Farmers and Agriculture. National Farmers Federation
Art4Agriculture (2012). The Program : Farmers and the Community working together for a sustainable
future. Art4Agriculture.
Field, K. (2011) The Workboot Series 9 : The Story of Beef in Australia. Kondinin Group and MLA.
MLA (2010). Red Meat : Green Facts. Meat and Livestock Australia Limited.
Profile.id (2012) Community Profile: The Hills Shire. Accessed 30 October: http://profile.id.com.au/the-
hills/home
http://www.myfamilymeatmarket.com/resources/1369T-Bone%20Steak.jpg
http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/road.jpg
Ipone pic:
http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/09/13/1226473/074321-iphone5.jpg
Editor's Notes
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?
Butcher Interview:How do you choose your meat suppliers?What important things do you look for in a supplier?What do you look for in the types of meat you order?How does meat make its way into your window display?What happens to meat that doesn’t sell?What quantity of beef do you go through in a week in selling to the North Rocks community?What is your most popular cut of beef?Why did you become a butcher?Does Social Media (ie twitter facebook internet) have an affect on your industry? (how/why)What knowledge do you have about sustainable farming practices?