Farms
Raising Dairy Goats at Wish We Had Acres Farm
How We Got Started Raising Dairy Goats & Tips for Cold Weather Farming
Raising dairy goats in the city may sound like a strange idea. But nothing beats fresh, sweet milk and cheese that can only come from backyard goats. If you want to get a goat, be sure to get plenty of advice from urban dairy farmers beforehand so that you understand how to keep goats and how to get the most out of them. We had the good fortune to meet our mentor goat farmers by happy accident. Here is how we got started raising dairy goats and some tips for keeping goats warm in winter.
Start a Farm Business: Notes from Stone Hoe Gardens
Interview with Tina and Bruce Leadbetter of Stone Hoe Gardens on the history of the farm, how they manage their dairy goats, how to start a farm business, and how farm businesses evolve. (Kari) I’m here with Tina and Bruce of Stone Hoe Gardens in Phoenix, AZ to talk […]
Soil Building at Sweet Life Garden & Orchard
Interview with Jill of Sweet Life Garden & Orchard (Phoenix, AZ) 2015-07-15 Jill describes how they acquired the land, its features, and how they did easy soil building using a technique called lasagna gardening. She also tells the story of her orchard, dairy goats, and selling products to their neighbors. […]
Fodder Systems: Growing Sprouted Fodder for Livestock
Growing fodder is an economical way to feed animals Fodder is growing in popularity with urban farmers. Many people who raise urban livestock are motivated to cultivate meat, milk and eggs as naturally as possible. What the animals eat plays a big role in producing a vigorous flock and healthy […]
Milking Dairy Goats: How to Keep Raw Milk Clean and Safe
Fresh, raw goat milk is both delicious and healthy, and milking goats is fun! But drinking raw milk can be risky if it is not done carefully, using proper hygiene. At our farm, The Micro Farm Project, my youngest daughter, Emily, and I milk several goats each day. My first […]
