How goats can provide meat, milk, fertilizer, and more for people who live in cities and towns. Presented at the Growing Power Conference on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012
Our last fig harvest on Sunshine Acre as I moved Jan 2012 to live with Marcel in Corpus Christi. We still own the acre, but the renter rightfully gets to enjoy the harvests of figs, pomegranates, blackberries, jujubes, and grapes.
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Our last fig harvest on Sunshine Acre as I moved Jan 2012 to live with Marcel in Corpus Christi. We still own the acre, but the renter rightfully gets to enjoy the harvests of figs, pomegranates, blackberries, jujubes, and grapes.
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Our green baby product is carefully selected in order to bring the finest quality for your little ones. Each of eco friendly & recycled baby products are good for your baby and the environment.
This presentation discusses the pros and cons, myths and truths, and whys and why nots pertaining to grass-fed lamb and goat. It was originally presented by University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist Susan Schoenian at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association in Red Hook, New York.
Goats are one of the oldest species of domesticated animals. There are nine species generally accepted as true goats with around three hundred breeds. Many small farmers or backyard raisers have found that they can earn from raising goats. Goats provide milk, meat, fibre,and hide which raisers can sell or use for themselves. If you are willing enough to try raising goats, you can start by raising one to two goats. Goat-raising is not easy but if you also willing to learn more about them, you can confidently raise goats either as pets or as livestock. This quick-start guide will give you basic information about goats and goat-raising.
Goats are herbivores. They fall under the genus Capra. What we know as the domestic goat is a subspecies of the family Bovidae. Goats are closely related to the sheep so that both animals will often exhibit similar traits. If you are serious about raising goats, you should start to memorize terms related to this venture. A female goat is called a “nanny” or “doe” and a young female is called a “doeling”. A mother goat is
referred to as a dam. A male goat is called a “buck” or “billy” and those that have been castrated are “wethers”. A goat offspring is called a “kid”.In Middle Eastern and Asian countries, goats are kept for agricultural purposes or sometimes as pets. In the US, goat-raising is finding its way
to become a fast growing industry.
Challenges in goat farming in india - Goat Farming ConsultancyIbne Ali
Purpose of this presentation is to aware entrepreneurs to invest wisely after taking account of the challenges in goat farming. These challenges are not unbeatable but proper management practices and right feeding will improve profits many times. Goat farming consultacy is available for entrepreneurs who want to establish new state of art goat farms. Existing goat farmers can also consult to improve their practices.
This presentation discusses the pros and cons, myths and truths, and whys and why nots pertaining to grass-fed lamb and goat. It was originally presented by University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist Susan Schoenian at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association in Red Hook, New York.
Goats are one of the oldest species of domesticated animals. There are nine species generally accepted as true goats with around three hundred breeds. Many small farmers or backyard raisers have found that they can earn from raising goats. Goats provide milk, meat, fibre,and hide which raisers can sell or use for themselves. If you are willing enough to try raising goats, you can start by raising one to two goats. Goat-raising is not easy but if you also willing to learn more about them, you can confidently raise goats either as pets or as livestock. This quick-start guide will give you basic information about goats and goat-raising.
Goats are herbivores. They fall under the genus Capra. What we know as the domestic goat is a subspecies of the family Bovidae. Goats are closely related to the sheep so that both animals will often exhibit similar traits. If you are serious about raising goats, you should start to memorize terms related to this venture. A female goat is called a “nanny” or “doe” and a young female is called a “doeling”. A mother goat is
referred to as a dam. A male goat is called a “buck” or “billy” and those that have been castrated are “wethers”. A goat offspring is called a “kid”.In Middle Eastern and Asian countries, goats are kept for agricultural purposes or sometimes as pets. In the US, goat-raising is finding its way
to become a fast growing industry.
Challenges in goat farming in india - Goat Farming ConsultancyIbne Ali
Purpose of this presentation is to aware entrepreneurs to invest wisely after taking account of the challenges in goat farming. These challenges are not unbeatable but proper management practices and right feeding will improve profits many times. Goat farming consultacy is available for entrepreneurs who want to establish new state of art goat farms. Existing goat farmers can also consult to improve their practices.
11 Of The Oddest Pets You Might Want To Look AfterJane Clarke
Here's a bunch of small cute furballs you probably didn't think of having as pets. They're a little bit odd for a pet choice and, yet, are so cute it hurts. But do they make good pets, actually? See for yourself.
Some race cars for the
2014 Saison.
These Vehicles participating in
major competitions worlwide.
For example :
ALMS - LE MANS - DTM - GT3
TUDOR SERIES - IMSA - WRC….
Beaches of New Zealand. These beaches are so good for holidays. If you like beaches and the lifestyle that goes with them, then you're going to love New Zealand.
Best photos of all time with and without commentary. Get the ppts here - http://eflclassroom.com/store/products/questions-part-3-of-6-photo-response-int/
Here you can see a selection of the best photos of 2007. You might like some of them very much. Other presentations at: http://obisnuit.eu/category/prezentari/
Presentation given at the 2011 Lambing & Kidding School in Wye Mills, MD, by Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist.
Challenge: How to increase the brand awareness and service offerings of a large agricultural firm to a local community?
Solution: Write a monthly eNewsletter. Subscriber rate increased 450% in first four months.
Goats as Pets.org provides information on keeping a small holding of goats. The site discusses the benefits to the owner such as the supply of milk and meat, and outlines the things to consider when obtaining goat food, appropriate housing and provides more general information on their health and welfare. The site also considers the various goat breeds and which are most suitable for your requirements. The site links to Wendy Hargreaves ebook, ‘Guide To Keeping Goats’, which is available as an electronic download and is suitable for anyone looking for further information on keeping goats.
This presentation comes from a seminar titled “An Integrated Approach for Enhancing the Productivity, Quality & Safety of Indian Food Products” by the National Productivity Council of India
2. Why goats?
Milk (dairy products and soap)
Meat
Fertilizer
Manure (compost)
Milk or whey
Livestock feed
Milk or whey
Can be used as milk replacer
3. Can you raise goats?
Zoning
Space requirements
Housing requirements
Time commitment
Financial commitment
4. Choosing a breed
Breeds Considerations
Standard dairy goats Size of goat & ease of
handling
Miniature dairy goats
Space requirements
Nigerian dwarf dairy
Feed costs
goats
Milk production
Butterfat
Weight of kids (meat)
5. Buying a goat
“You get what you pay for.”
Buy from healthy herds that test regularly and/or are
closed.
Buy from a milking herd that keeps records.
If you’ve never milked before, it’s a good idea to buy an
experienced milker with a nursing kid (or two).
Compare udders.
6. Do you need a buck?
Separate housing required
Stinky
Larger breeds difficult to
handle
What if you don’t have a
buck?
Lease a buck
Board and breed doe
Driveway breedings
7. Housing
Needs to protect goats from wind, snow, and rain
Should not be insulated
Permanent vs. portable
Where will you milk?
8. Fencing in cities
Not so good Better
Woven wire Chain link
Welded wire Wood
Single-strand electric Livestock panels
Portable electric
fencing
9. Feeding
Kids Add 1-4 cups grain
during last two weeks
Milk for at least 8 of pregnancy,
weeks depending on size
Hay, pasture, browse,
and grain Milking does
Alfalfa hay, browse,
Dry does and bucks pasture
After 6 months, grass 1 pound grain for
hay, browse, pasture every 3 pounds milk
produced
Pregnant does
Check label on
Grass hay, browse, commercial rations
pasture until last two
weeks of pregnancy
11. Got goat milk?
Make cheese -- chévre, feta, cheddar, gouda,
parmesan, mozzarella, gjetost, & more!
Make butter, sour cream, yogurt, and buttermilk!
Cook with it!
Make soap!
Supplies:
Cheesemaking.com
DairyConnection.com
Many soapmaking supply sites online!
12. Questions?
For more information –
www.homegrownandhandmad
ethebook.com
www.antiquityoaks.com
NigerianDwarfGoats.ning.com
Homegrown & Handmade: A
Practical Guide to More Self-
Reliant Living