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The Journey of a Beginning Farmer :: As a child I spent most of my life in town living with my mom, but whenever I visited my Dad and his side of the family it was on the farm. From my earliest memories I have always wanted to be a farmer (except when I wanted to be a cowboy). Now, I am trying to fulfill that dream. This will be a journal of that journey :: my research, my joys, my frustrations, and all of the things that go along with the beginning farmer.
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I raised milk goats for several years. I found goats to be easy to handle and fun to watch. But I also learned that the old saying "if your fence won't hold water, it won't hold a goat" is very nearly the truth. They are consummate escape artists--over, under, or through. And they prefer browse over a well managed pasture. They'll clean up your CPR like nothing else.
Langston University has some detailed information about meat goats available online at:
http://www2.luresext.edu/goats/training/QAtoc.html
I've been following your blog (and your wife's) for a while now. I always enjoy your posts and your commitment to sustainable agriculture. Goats can be a great addition to many operations, they fit so well with other enterprises.
Margo Hale
NCAT/ATTRA Livestock Specialist
www.attra.org
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