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Arkansas Meat Goat Market Strong
Arkansas’ meat goat population has increased more than 89.3 percent during the last three years, from about 28,000 in 2007 to 53,000 as of Jan. 1 this year, federal ag statistics show. The number of meat goats raised in Arkansas is growing as the number raised for dairy use is declining — bucking a national... »
Nebraska Meat Goat Market Softens
A Nebraska farmer says the market for goat meat has softened with the rising price of feed, a shortage of grazing ground and the recession’s impact on Hispanic, Arab and other ethnic populations who favor goat meat. Five years ago, Harvey Schweitzer, of Dorchester, Neb., was part of one of the fastest growing areas of... »
Ethnic Feast Days for Eating Goat
Michael Fisher, a Colorado livestock agent, has compiled a concise and fascinating list of ethnic holidays in 2010 when goat meat is at its highest demand. Fisher includes a summary of each holiday and describes what kind of goat meat is appropriate — or not. For example, it’s unacceptable during the Hindu holiday of... »
Understanding Mini Genetics
For those intimidated by the needs of full-sized goats, the mini dairy goat may be just the ticket. Mini goats are creating by breeding Nigerian Dwarf bucks to full-size dairy does. They conform to standard coloring but are smaller. However, determining percentages and generations, required for registration or showing, can be confusing. Green Gables Mini Nubians has provided a... »
Making Goat Cheese
WESTFIELD, Vt. — Laini Fondiller of Lazy Lady Farm has been making and selling goat cheese for 22 years. She loves it, but it’s a hard life. “No friends, no social life,” Fondiller says. “My only other communication is with other cheese makers. And the farmers’ market.” Last year, Fondiller and an assistant produced more than... »
Boer Goat Info
For anyone interested in boer goats, take the time to visit Boer Goats Home. Just as the name implies, this site is devoted to the most common of meat goats, Boers. Providing general information about the goat meat industry, books on the care of goats, as well as a wealth of knowledge about Boers specifically,... »
All Things Cashmere
Joe David Ross, of Cashmere America, talks here about the export potential and marketing outlook for goat fiber. Cashmere America, a cooperative of cashmere producers from Maine to Canada, formed in 1991 to establish high and consistent grading standards for cashmere fiber, known for its remarkable softness and warmth. Ross, in his lecture at Langston University,... »
Dairy Goats Down Under
CULCAIRN, Australia — Former cattle rancher Evelyn Osewald discusses her Santana Goat Dairy, one of two goat dairies in the region that supply milk to the Milawa Cheese Company. “It is a profitable business, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it,” Osewald told The Border Mail, noting parasites, however, are a problem for her herd. “Goats are... »
The Carnivore’s Dilemma
Nicolette Hahn Niman argues in this op-ed piece that singling out meat-eating as harmful to the environment is overly simplistic. A meat goat rancher from northern California, she gives a great argument for homestead farms in her essay — one of the most read stories in The New York Times this week. Niman and her... »
Angora goats helping diabetics
A South African mohair processor plans to use 30 tons of fine mohair a year to make socks to aid diabetics worldwide. The Medi Sock uses mohair’s natural elasticity and high absorption rate to improve circulation and draw moisture away from the foot, said Denys Hobson, chief executive of Cape Mohair. “These are the fantastic... »
Great Angora Goat Giveaway
UPDATE: The Fiber Farm flock has arrived at their new home at Gilead Goats, where they’ve posted photos of the big day. The goats look strong, healthy and loved. =================== UPDATE: Fiber Farm has picked the winner of its Sand Creek run-in shed and some of their Angora goats. =================== Fiber Farm is giving away a small hand-spinner’s... »
Cloning Pashmina Goats
India’s National Dairy Research Institute plans to clone a rare Pashmina goat as part of its program to preserve species on the verge of extinction. “After we achieved success in cloning of buffalo, our scientists thought of undertaking the project that will help enhance production of this finest quality (Pashmina) wool,” the institute’s director, A.K.... »
Penn State: Meat Goats 101
Meat goat ranching is becoming increasingly popular with commercial farmers and homesteaders alike. To that end, the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office is offering a winter course online covering everything from a general overview of meat goat production to selecting meat goats and developing a market plan. The course, which begins Jan. 3, 2010, also... »
What Boer Goats Look Like …
“They look like a Basset Hound with a goat body. That’s Danna Barrett describing Boers in this Arizona Daily Star story. Barrett owns the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch just south of Pistachio Point, Arizona. (We’re not making this up.) »
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Happy Goat Caramels
Happy Goat Caramels are sweet, savory and made from the milk of California goats grazed on pesticide-free grass.
