The Grenada Goat Dairy Project – Grenada, West Indies (an Agricultural Educational Facility)
Webpage:thegoatdairy.org FaceBook:www.facebook.com While on a recent Caribbean adventure (Feb 2012) to Grenada with a few friends I discovered this really neat ‘Goat Dairy Project’ by bumping into Christine Curry who started it in 2008. Both being interested in goats we immediately bonded and the next day I visited The Grenada Goat Dairy Project upon which I briefly interviewed her and shot this video. Her Goat Dairy Project is most interesting in how it’s helping rebuild a nation by teaching local farmers about raising goats and dairy farming processes …one goat at a time! Fun story! Please watch the video and leave comments. THE GRENADA GOAT DAIRY PROJECT: The goal of The Goat Dairy project is to establish a small and efficient agricultural demonstration “goat dairy” facility and produce high standard/quality products for the local market. Demonstration/training workshops for the farmers will provide information on husbandry and health care for goats. In addition, training will be provided for farmers and other interested individuals in food safety, production/processing and packaging. A library of books regarding goat care and goat dairy information have been provided by The Grenada Project at Belmont Estate and all farmers are welcome to these resources. The small farm concept seeks to encourage and maintain the cultural dignity of the small, independent family farmer, rather than factory farm methods of high-volume production and mass marketing. Eventually this …
7 Responses to The Grenada Goat Dairy Project – Grenada, West Indies (an Agricultural Educational Facility)
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I love visiting Grenada and your story adds to my love of this island country
beachboccibob
December 23, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Thanks for sharing this great story Steve. Oh the non-ham things we learn as a result of being in ham radio. It is good to see that the TGD is not only helping the locals make great dairy products but also providing lush goat berries compost to grow great produce. Thank you for this side trip during your Buddies in the Caribbean adventure.
– I bet Rooster and Peanut would have enjoyed a Skype with the Grenada goats!
73 – Rem
K6BBQsHamShack
December 23, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Hey Steve. Goat milk is “udder” enjoyment. This video, utter enjoyment. Keep up the good work! Perry.
N5PJ
December 23, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Sounds like a great project. Good job.
othrower74
December 23, 2012 at 11:51 pm
I’ve been wanting some Kinder goats but I can’t make up my mind if I want to risk losing $250 if the zoning board or board of commissioners turns me down. They were good about my chicken premit and if they approve you they refund your money but if they deny you they keep your $250.
AwohaliSagwu
December 24, 2012 at 12:23 am
Awesome video, looks like a great project. And Steve you got to see some of peanut and roosters long lost cousins. Thanks for sharing Steve.
KC9UFV
December 24, 2012 at 1:14 am
Beautiful concept and beautiful people and beautiful goats and now I am hungry because that cheese looks YUMMMMYYYYY! Thanks for sharing this Steve and Hello to those at the goat dairy! John in Northern California ( K6LSN )
k6lsn
December 24, 2012 at 1:44 am