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What is the best milking type of goat?

July 26, 2013 8 Comments

Image by courgettelawn My cheese (or proto-cheese) ready for pressing. Hartpury College, Gloucester. A one day Introduction to Cheesemaking by Judy King, cheesemaker from nearby Wharf Farm Dairy. We made a cheddar method goats cheese for maturing in 2 months. Question by Smiles: What is the best milking type of goat? I was just wondering […]

How would I keep goats to graze 3 acres of Poison Oak and brush?

July 25, 2013 3 Comments

Image by mclgreenville / memorymotel Question by elizabeth_schadick: How would I keep goats to graze 3 acres of Poison Oak and brush? What is involved in caring for Goats? I do not need or want goats milk. How many goats would I need? I also do not want to breed goats. Add your own answer […]

How can I get my 5 week old Mini Dashund to eat?

July 23, 2013 9 Comments

Image by terriem Cleaning cups are attached to the milking cups during the cleaning process. While we’re running the cleaning through the lines, we also wash everything down, including the outside ramps. Question by sacredfaerie: How can I get my 5 week old Mini Dashund to eat? I just got her and she is not […]

Does anyone know of any funding programs for people who want to buy land for agricultural purposes?

July 22, 2013 1 Comment

Image by heyjupiter Dairy Goat Obstacle Course! Question by cherylperk224: Does anyone know of any funding programs for people who want to buy land for agricultural purposes? I live in central New York state if that helps. (It’s very agricultural in this area already…) I want to start a Goat dairy. REALLY funny! I have […]

what types of farms are best for rural socities and the land?

July 20, 2013 2 Comments

Image by frank2037 Question by Jodi: what types of farms are best for rural socities and the land? is it large farms growing single crops or small farms growing multiple crops? and how do we know? please help thanks asap! Feel free to answer in the comment section below

Can somebody explain to me what kosher food is?

July 19, 2013 9 Comments

Image by mellen_petrich Goats 4 Sale Question by Katie: Can somebody explain to me what kosher food is? I think its where you dont mix dairy and meat. And i think jewish people eat kosher. but im not sure and would like to learn more! What do you think? Answer below!

Why did Mesoamerican farmers move their farms from time to time?

July 17, 2013 1 Comment

Image by frank2037 Question by Dopest: Why did Mesoamerican farmers move their farms from time to time? Also, which food crop did Mayan nobles control? Corn, cotton, fish, or goats? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

whats the best country for white american family to build a self sufficient organic farm?

July 16, 2013 6 Comments

Image by frank2037 Question by Ricky: whats the best country for white american family to build a self sufficient organic farm? Climate suitable for sheep, goats, chickens, & horses. Some ware very isolated from corperations & industry. If possible no government or gangs. Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

How can I get my two baby goats to nurse?

July 14, 2013 3 Comments

Image by clara & james Inside the goat milking shed – like the mini goat doors on either side Question by M. M.: How can I get my two baby goats to nurse? They were born yesterday and have yet to actually latch on to their mother. Have been trying to bottle feed them goats […]

what is the best way to build a goat pen?

July 13, 2013 9 Comments

Question by who wants cookies: what is the best way to build a goat pen? best types of materials for a goat pen. needs to be strong and GOAT PROOF! Give your answer to this question below!