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What is Agritourism? The Benefits and Burdens
What is agritourism? When small farms have trouble making ends meet, they turn to tourism to bring in the extra needed to keep going.
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Comparing Milk from Different Dairy Goat Breeds
If you’re looking for a better cheese, a creamier milk, or great quantity, there’s certain to be a dairy goat breed that can meet the need.
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Pack Goats: Packing Quite a Kick!
The surefooted abilities of these pack goat breeds and their friendly natures are just a couple reasons they are gaining in popularity.
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Phukamyao: Modern Goat Farming in Thailand
Caring hearts and a shared passion for both modern goat farming and sustainability of the land commonly join souls in the same region — or across continents.
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Breed Profile: Oberhasli Goat
The Oberhasli goat is a Swiss dairy breed with sweet milk and friendly nature. Wethers are bold and make excellent pack goats.
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Breed Profile: Poitou Goat
The Poitou goat is known in France as native to the Marais Poitevin, in the ancient province of Poitou, western France.
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Breed Profile: Alpine Goat
The Alpine goat has worldwide fame for dairy production and wethers make excellent pack goats once trained. Their colors, agility, and friendliness make them interesting and attractive companions.
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Starting a Dairy Goat Farm Business Plan
Adding a dairy goat farming business plan to your homestead goals takes careful thought and preparation. In addition to purchasing the necessary livestock, dairy goat supplies must be purchased and the facility readied.
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Selecting the Best Dairy Goat Breeds
What are the best dairy goat breeds? This depends on what you are looking for. The most prolific milk producers? A breed that does well in small spaces or under certain climate extremes?
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Goat Varieties for Hot Climates
Different species of livestock react to heat waves and hot climates differently. Some goat varieties are more tolerant than others.
All animals should receive special consideration and adjustments during periods of high heat.
