Courtesy of Danielle Langloism, Wikipedia CCLGoat-onomics
You’d never hear of this kind of thing happening in America, and that’s a shame. We’ve learned at modernghana.com, that in an attempt to improve that nation’s economy, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture plans to pass out goats and sheep. 21,000 to be exact; and that’s a lot of ruminants. According to the story, the project is expected to increase meat production reducing importation, increase the income of farmers and provide employment. We just don’t see how you can go wrong with a few thousand West African Dwarf goats, and we hope it proves to be successful for Ghanians.
This is awesome news. Being from Africa, I understand the value of goats to all Africans. The good thing is that the goats are actually very well suited for the climate and terrain there. The bad news is that in Africa, you actually have to herd the goats, and we all know how slick they are. Growing up, I hated having to herd goats – they always disappeared when you were not looking and ended up at the neighbors garden. I can still feel the spankings from that!
There is a definite level of talent required to herd a bunch of goats to where you want them without them scattering and eating everyone else’s plants and chairs and siding.