The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.

Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.

When Tammy Trayer first glimpsed the West, she knew it was the place she wanted to call home.

Goat milk has nutritional advantages over cow’s milk, and you can use it for many delicious and pragmatic ends. Here are several to consider.

Homesteading has a level of unpredictability, as well as challenges and rewards, that keep Teri Page, her husband and their two kids learning and growing.

Breeding goats has advantages in several market areas. We outline those and also provide one that should not be your prime motivation.

An increasing number of veterans are using their skills to agricultural ends, and some are helping save endangered heritage breeds.

These efforts that emphasize health, training, exercise and appearance will help your goats thrive throughout the year.

Your herd needs a little TLC as temperatures drop. Here are tips on shelter, food, water and general health to keep your goats well through the winter.

We were spared major damage in Hurricane Florence, but the storm showed us what livestock farmers should expect in a natural disaster. Here’s how to prepare.