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We recently tried out a new solar energizer from Gallagher to use with our off-grid fencing setup with our goats and sheep.

While Australia is known for being the top exporter of goat meat in the world, it may be a surprise to some that the U.S. is the largest importer of Aussie goat meat, and most of these goats are from feral herds.

I’m excited to share the release of a four-part docu-series called Roots so Deep, which is about creative farmers and “maverick” scientists who are working on solving climate change with livestock and soil.

There’s growing demand for meat goats, according to a recent report put out by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Kidding season can be an exciting, yet stressful time on the farm. There’s a lot of uncertainty when newborn goats will arrive and how much you might have to assist the doe in the birthing process.

The Boer goat is one of the most recognizable and popular breed of meat goat in the U.S.

My favorite ag marketing tools to help sell our meat directly to consumers.

When it comes to winter bale feeding your livestock, there are many different approaches you can take, including bale grazing.

A recent university consumer behavior and market research study shows that younger generations are more likely to purchase goat. 

Kiko goats are becoming a popular choice to raise due to the breed’s hardiness, fast growth rate and maternal traits.

Keeping your goats warm and ensuring their well-being is a top priority as winter weather sets in for the season.

There’s more to goat breeding season than just putting your does with a buck.

As fall progresses we are transitioning our herd of goats and sheep from rotational grazing to winter bale grazing. 

Help celebrate goat meat with Goatober.

Choosing the right electric fence charger, selected for your fencing needs, along with the set up is important in making it truly effective.

Electric fence netting is one of several portable fence options to use with goats when grazing on pasture or managing brush.

The type of shelter your goats will require can vary depending on several factors, including the season, your geographic location, management practices, and the size of your herd.

We’ve been giving our pastures a break over the last few weeks to let the grasses, legumes and forbes time to recover and to help reduce future parasite issues.

Throughout the grazing season I rely heavily on my Gator to not only get around the farm to check goats and sheep, but also to haul the rotational grazing fencing gear and goat supplies I may need. 

A cardboard shredder machine can help solve the issue of having used cardboard boxes, by providing a way to repurpose the cardboard. 

One important facet of making a business out of raising meat goats is ensuring that your operation abides by certain USDA regulations.

While often overlooked as a pasture legume, Birdsfoot Trefoil is an excellent option to consider given it’s forage quality, long stand life, and antiparasitic traits.

Learn how to test an electric fence and troubleshoot grounding and conductivity issues when your electric fence is not working.

Email marketing: It’s a term that strikes fear in the hearts of so many farmers and ranchers I’ve met. With a million things to do each day, taking the time to sit down and craft and send out an email can feel like an understandably daunting task.

Portable goat fencing paired with electric is an effective solution to keep goats in and it’s a lower-cost option.