What does it actually take to turn a handful of backyard cows into a real, licensed, USDA-inspected beef business?

In this episode of Dirt & Drive, I sit down with the woman behind Ithica Beef, a small farm in Villa Rica, Georgia, selling six to seven cows a month straight from their own pasture to their on-site store. We talk about how it all started, what it took to get USDA licensed, approved, and inspected, and the real startup costs behind building a beef business from scratch.

We also get into the relationships that make this business worth it: why she loves hearing from customers that her beef doesn't upset their stomach the way store-bought meat does, and the pride of building something with her husband, right on their own property.

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to running an actual beef business, this episode walks through it start to finish.

In this episode we cover:

• How Ithica Beef got started, from a few backyard cows to a full operation
• Getting USDA licensed, approved, and inspected: the real process and costs
• What it takes to start raising and selling cattle
• Building trust and relationships with customers
• Running a family business, side by side, on their own land

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Before you head out to pasture, remember, this is just people sharing opinions not medical, legal, or business advice. The opinions expressed here don't necessarily reflect the views of the host, Dragon Creek Ranch, or the Dirt & Drive Podcast. Always remember to do your own research. It's ok to get your hands a little dirty, but keep your rap sheet clean. Thanks for listening!