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I am looking for a small property to farm in N.W Montana, I want the usual , chickens, a pig , cow for milk and 4 or 5 cows for meat for my family and to sell for profit. How many acres would i need to support 5 grazing cows and how many acres of hay would I need for winter feed.

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