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Top livestock guardian dog (LGD) supplies we use on our farm to support healthy, hardworking dogs year-round.

During the winter, we bale graze our pastures. As temperatures begin to warm, we shift feeding to a designated sacrifice area near the barn. This area handles heavy traffic from our goats and sheep while spring pastures recover, dry out and grow. The downside is that once the animals move out to pasture, the area […]

When we purchased our farm almost 15 years ago, we were drawn to the land not only for its farming potential but also for the chance to enjoy the wooded for recreation. One section of the woods featured a magesticl old-growth oak savanna, but it was completely overtaken by buckthorn. Restoring this oak savanna and […]

Discover how ChatGPT can support your farm marketing with practical tips and a real-life demo for direct-to-consumer farmers.

Learn how Australia’s rangeland goat operations work and how new electronic ID rules are creating challenges for ranchers, as featured in a recent ABC news story.

Note: This article was published on April 11, 2025, since that time the nature of trade talks may have changed the situation at hand. Last week, President Trump implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imports coming into the U.S., including goat meat from Australia. Historically, the U.S. has been one of the largest importers […]

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

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.

Fainting goats are most widely known for their unique and distinctive “fainting” trait they display when startled or scared.

Spanish goats are a popular meat goat breed due to their tolerance of varying climate and parasite resistance.

By managing for resiliency with all aspects of our farm and life, we are better able to manage the ups and downs that come our way.

A special bonus Q&A session for my email subscribers. I talk all things raising, grazing and marketing meat goats.

Learn about buying decisions, places to avoid, and other tips for finding goats for sale that meet your needs.

Being an active, lifelong-learner has been a important part of growing my farm business. A valuable resources has been the M5 Entrepreneurs Academy,

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.