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Avoid Goat Scams
Goat scams are becoming more and more common. How can you be sure you are working with a legitimate seller?
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Listeria Prevention for The Home Cheesemaker
Thinking about listeria prevention might invoke paranoia and fear in many cheesemakers. By following these guidelines, as well as using good common sense, it is possible to avoid many of the possible problems.
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An Easy Guide to Cheese Aging Equipment
Once you’ve mastered making soft and fresh cheeses, you may want to progress to pressed and aged cheeses. What kind of cheese aging equipment will you need?
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Want to Offer Goat Cheese for Sale?
Many people who keep dairy goats would love to offer their goat cheese for sale. But how easy (and legal) is this to do?
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How to Choose a Cheese Culture
Probably the most often asked question from new cheesemakers is how to choose a culture. This can be a daunting task, but made much simpler when you have a basic understanding of how and why the cultures work.
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Why You Need the Right Cheese-Making Supplies
A good inventory of cheese-making supplies isn’t tough to obtain, or even expensive, but it’s necessary for good cheese. Here’s what you can substitute and why you can’t scrimp on certain products.
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Elder Goat Care: Preparation and Treatment Tips
The elder goat needs special care to ensure good health and welfare. We need to give extra attention to diet, body condition, hooves, mobility, comfort, and signs of illness or inability to thrive. Here are some signs to look for and solutions we can offer.
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The Secret Life of Beach Goats
Even though most activities require prior booking, a few days per week, Beach Goats has drop-in hours in which you may join the “sampler.”
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Breed Profile: Turkish Hair Goat
The Turkish Hair goat is native to Türkiye and is directly descended from the first Anatolian goats, which were domesticated in the area. They are extremely hardy, diverse, and multipurpose and a great asset to their people.
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Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe for the Holidays!
Additions like nuts and cranberries or spirits and spices are all great ways to add color, flavor, and texture to your cheese as well as to your seasonal cheese boards.
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