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» Where the Water Buffalo Roam (January 2009)
by Richard Triumpho
Real Mozzarella in the Green Mountains
...more than sheep and goats combined. Once you step outside the borders of North America, there’s a very large industry of water buffalo.” Water buffalo, being bovine animals (Genus Bubolus of the subfamily Bovine) have re...

» A Fine Farm Fit (January 2009)
by Kathleen Hatt
Garlic suits a family farm’s seasons
... Autumn, after the goats and sheep have been bred, is the time to plant garlic. Tucked into a bed of compost enriched with manure of the farm’s Boer cross goats and Scottish Blackface sheep, garlic remains in the ground throu...

» Small Cows, Large Potential (December 2008)
by Kathleen Hatt
Miniature cattle could be the future
...erything from pigs, goats and horses to steers and sheep. When they moved to their present farm in 1975, they cleared their hill farm’s overgrown land and planted Christmas trees. The trees grew well, but grass grew better. Tired of the constan...

» Calendar (October 2008)
...4 or visit www.mainegoats.com. October 11-13 Nose to Tail Pork Processing. MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Register online at www.mofga.org or call 207-568-4142. October 31-November 2 Fa...

» Manure Management (October 2008)
... converting alpaca, goat, horse and cow manure into mulch. Many sizes available, from 250 to 20,000 gallons. Kuhn N.A., Inc. Discharge and box-type spreaders, including the ProTwin Slin...

» Ag News (September 2008)
... test available for goats at this time. New York sheep producers who wish to have their rams tested should contact their local accredited veterinarian to schedule an appointment. The state’s Department of Agriculture...

» New Products (September 2008)
...trough is ideal for goats, sheep and other small animals. The 52-quart is for cows and other large livestock. Web Site Request Info ...

» Calendar (September 2008)
...4 or visit www.mainegoats.com. October 11-13 Nose to Tail Pork Processing. MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Register online at www.mofga.org or call 207-568-4142. October 31-November 2 Farmer-to-Farmer Conference. Atlanti...

» Where Do Carrots Come From? (August 2008)
by Kathleen Hatt
Involving suburban folks in farming
...ts, two dwarf goats, three sheep (two Tunis, one Hampshire), 12 chickens and an old turkey named Tom are among the animals at the educational farm. Although small in scale, the farm is a real working farm with a mission: Increasing ...

» Maine Farm Days (August 2008)
August 15-16, Clinton, Maine
..., is a multipurpose goat farm with full-blooded Boer, Alpine and Sable milking breeds. Thomas Bandsaw Manufacturers of stationary and portable bandsaws. Producers of two edger models and a var...

» New Products (August 2008)
... Electric Options FarmTek has new electric fence options to keep your livestock safe and secure. The Electro-Web Electric Net is made of electrified horizontal strands and nonelectrified vertical strands that are easy to see and ...

» Size Does Matter (July 2008)
by Bob M. Montgomery
...nts to organic meat goat producers serving the expanding and changing ethnic markets. There will always be a place for traditional dairies and fruit and vegetable operations in the Northeast—as well there should be!...

» The Future of Hair Sheep (June 2008)
by Kara Lynn Dunn
Managing a large flock with natural ease
...the large sheep and goat industries of that country). “As a rule, we worm in the spring before the flock goes out on pasture and in the fall when they are coming off the grass. We expect to begin grazing some of the hair sheep with our cattle...

» Ag News (June 2008)
...n were awarded meat goats. Noah Ives was awarded a dairy goat and Alex Dapson and Micaela Brandt were awarded wool lambs. The animals awarded will be used as market projects and herd builders for the youth. Each 4-H member that received a breeding an...

» From 4-h to Farm (June 2008)
by Kathleen Hatt
A farm project that turned into a new operation
... A goat seemed like a good 4-H project for an 8-year-old, so in 1996, Lori Corriveau got one for her daughter Hillary. A goat, she knew, would require minimal land and care while fulfilling her goal of connecting he...

» Calendar (May 2008)
...4 or visit www.mainegoats.com. May 12 Organization for Transformative Farming Fundraiser. O’Naturals Restaurant, Portland. For additional information, call Bob Murray at 207-838-0964 or e-mail bobmur@gwi.net. May 13 Organization for Transfo...

» The Future of Hair Sheep (May 2008)
by Kara Lynn Dunn
Cutting costs with marine precision
...Cutting costs with marine precision...

» Northeast Livestock Expo (May 2008)
May 16, 17 and 18, Windsor, Maine
...heep and Boer goats for shows, youth events and sales. In addition, for the second year, the Western Maine Rabbit Breeders Association will hold a show, and for the first time, there will be Alpacas on display and for sale. ...

» The Future of Hair Sheep (April 2008)
by Kara Lynn Dunn
Genetics and breeding in Northern N.Y.
...system of sheep and goats. “Testing our lambs for codon 171 is a valuable tool for people interested in building scrapie-resistant flocks,” Tamara says. The Travises also test for OPP (ovine progressive pne...

» Fencing Products (April 2008)
...not sheep and goat fence. ...

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