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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.

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.

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.

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.

In a world dominated by digital marketing, word of mouth marketing might seem old fashioned. But it’s still a super effective way of getting your farm business in front of customers and giving it staying power.

Access to water is critical for your goats, but it can be also time consuming to fill waters on a regular basis. This blog covers three options for goat waters that can be used during the summer grazing summer or winter. 1. Rotational grazing water system with a pipeline The above ground black poly pipeline […]

Forage chicory has numerous benefits as a pasture plant species for small ruminants, including goats and sheep.

The Smart Fence is a great option for portable goats since it is so easy to use.

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.

One of my top reference books for goat cuts, processing, and butchery is the book Butchering by Adam Danforth.

Knowing your ideal customers, and how they differ from your current customers, is an essential part of developing your farm business.

Creating the right pasture for your meat goat herd may be easier than you might think.