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Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, a Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese by Brad Kessler Publisher Comments Goat Song is the story of a year in the life of a couple who abandoned their one-bedroom apartment in New York City to live on seventy-five acres in Vermont and raise Nubian goats. In poetic, reverent detail, Brad Kessler explores our ancient... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breeds, Care, Dairying, Marketing (Storey's Guide to Raising) by Jerry Belanger Publisher Comments With minimal space and housing needs, dairy goats are a practical choice for the small or backyard dairy farmer. Dairy goats require a smaller investment than Cows and produce easily digested milk that is much in demand for making yogurt, cheese, and... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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The New Goat Handbook: Housing, Care, Feeding, Sickness, and Breeding: With a Special Chapter on Using the Milk, Meat, and by Ulrich Jaudas Publisher Comments All the essentials for proper "goat care." This book is ideal for those who raise goats for business purposes, or as a hobby. There are nearly 70 illustrations including about 30 in color.... (read more) Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats: Managing, Breeding, Marketing (Storey's Guide to Raising) by Maggie Sayer Publisher Comments Goat meat production is the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, and an estimated 70 percent of all meat consumed globally is from goats. Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats is the essential reference on raising, caring for, and marketing meat... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Raising Milk Goats Successfully by Gail Luttmann Publisher Comments Experienced homesteader Gail Luttmann covers goat selection, feeding, pasture, breeding and reproduction, milk and cheese -- everything you need to know!... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Backyard Goat: An Introductory Guide to Keeping and Enjoying Pet Goats, from Feeding and Housing to Making Your Own Cheese by Sue Weaver Publisher Comments This is the complete beginner's guide to raising goats at home. Whether you want to raise goats for their milk and fiber or keep them as pets or companion animals, this book covers all the essentials. You'll learn how to choose the right goats for your... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Diseases of the Goat by John G Matthews Publisher Comments Diseases of the Goathas become well established as a truly invaluable tool for veterinarians. It is a highly practical, concise handbook for frequent reference. The book covers all aspects of goat medicine, from assessment and examination, to diagnosis... (read more) List Price $51.95 Your price: $40.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Goats (Complete Idiot's Guides) by Ellie Winslow Publisher Comments We take the nagging out of raising nannies... In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Goats Ellie Winslow tells readers everything they need to know about raising goats for pets, milk, or even meat, providing everything a beginner needs to know about... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Get Your Goat: How to Keep Happy, Healthy Goats in Your Backyard, Wherever You Live by Brent Zimmerman Publisher Comments It’s all about back to basics: consumers are rejecting consumption and looking for more and more ways to reconnect with the earth, the community, and their food sources. Many people who have tried keeping chickens, toyed with turkeys, or even just... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Year of the Goat: 40,000 Miles and the Quest for the Perfect Cheese by Margaret Hathaway Publisher Comments From Maine to Arizona and back again, Margaret and Karl and their dog, Godfrey, travel across America, visiting dairy farms and goat meat ranches. They meet a colorful cast of farmers, cheese makers, breeders, and chefs. They sample cheese from all over... (read more) List Price $18.50 Your price: $16.42 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Goats by Ellie Winslow Publisher Comments Goats are curious, lovable and loyal. They produce delicious milk, and their coat yields a versatile fiber prized by many crafters. Whatever your reasons for wanting to share your life with goats, this is the book for you!... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Goats by Janine Verschure Publisher Comments Practical manual for the amateur goat-keeper. Full colour.... (read more) Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Year of the Goat: 40,000 Miles and the Quest for the Perfect Cheese by Margaret Hathaway Publisher Comments Many people dream of leaving the workaday world for a life of simplicity and freedom, and Margaret Hathaway and her then-boyfriend Karl did just that. In The Year of the Goat, you can jump in the “goat mobile” with them as they ditch... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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Raising Goats for Dummies (For Dummies) by Cheryl K. Smith Publisher Comments Realize the joy and benefits of raising and caring for goats Interest in raising goats is on the increase as people become more concerned about where their food comes from, what is in it, and how it is produced. Goats have become more than just a source... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Field Guide to Goats by Cheryl Kimball Publisher Comments Kept as pets, raised for their milk, meat, or fiber, or prized for their beauty or rarity, goats are increasingly popular animals on farms large and small. Whether you raise a favored few or a hundred head, this guide is the ultimate resource on... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Farmstead Creamery Advisor: The Complete Guide to Building and Running a Small, Farm-Based Cheese Business by Gianaclis Caldwell Publisher Comments There has never been a better time to be making and selling great cheese. People worldwide are consuming more high-quality, handmade cheese than ever before. The number of artisan cheesemakers has doubled in recent years, and many of the industry's... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Joy of Keeping Goats: The Ultimate Guide to Dairy and Meat Goats by Laura Childs Publisher Comments Goats are easy to care for and a low-investment choice for anyone wishing to live out rural dreams or add to an existing stable. The Joy of Keeping Goats offers practical advice, clear guidelines, and wonderful anecdotes from author and self-sustainer... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way Rev Edition by Jerry Belanger Publisher Comments Jerry Belanger's practical guidance has been indispensible to new and prospective goat owners for over thirteen years. This newly revised and updated edition of Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way contains up-to-the-minute information about what's... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Your Goats: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing by Gail Damerow Publisher Comments Explores the fun of raising goats, discussing selection, purchase, housing, feeding, health, behavior, breeding, and showing.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Meat Goat Handbook: Raising Goats for Food, Profit, and Fun by Yvonne Zweede-tucker Publisher Comments Whatever your reasons for wanting to raise meat goats might be, if you’re curious about, thinking about, or planning to start a meat goat enterprise, you probably have lots of questions: What kind of goats should you choose? How do you buy them and... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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