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Raising Goats for Profit: Choose Dual-Purpose Goats!
March 14, 2019 · · Ownership

We have dual-purpose goats. The dual-purpose concept is one of breeding and raising goats for both meat and milk. The dual-purpose system takes full advantage of the wonderful versatility of goats and can increase your farm income when raising goats for profit.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner January/February 2019

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about swollen teats on bucks, the right age for breeding, and urinary calculi.

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Raising Goats Can Lead to Four-Legged Best Friends

Raising goats throughout your life can result in having hundreds of goats leaving hoof prints on your heart and memories that go deeper than the pages of a scrapbook.

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DIY Oregano Goat Udder Balm Means Happy Goats
March 14, 2019 · · Health

If you have milking goats, then you’ll want to have a goat udder balm on hand.

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8 Uses for Whey Around the Homestead
March 14, 2019 · · Home Dairy

Find uses for whey, from lacto-fermentation in the kitchen to composting on the farm.

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The Gift of Rennet

Back in 2002, I had the privilege of touring France with a group consisting mostly of amateur and professional cheesemakers from all over the U.S. And it was on this tour that I began to develop a deeper understanding of the true importance and value of rennet.

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Butterkäse Cheese

The mild flavor and soft texture make this an ideal cheese for the table. I am sure that a lot of those requests that came to me for this recipe came from folks who grew up with this as the “go to” cheese at home when young (or not so young).

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Making Goat Cheese with Surplus Milk
March 14, 2019 · · Home Dairy

A goat can produce a gallon or more of milk every day. Wondering what to do with all the extra? Read on to learn about making goat cheese.

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How to Make Goat Milk Feta Cheese
March 14, 2019 · · Home Dairy

Some hard cheeses are intimidating, but feta doesn’t need to be. Making feta cheese is a simple way to practice for more complicated recipes.

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Understanding Cultures for Home Cheese Making
March 14, 2019 · · Home Dairy, Members Only

Though people have been making cheese at home for millennia, the rules changed with pasteurization. Here’s how to use cultures for safe and successful dairy products.

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