When the economy is rough, the dairy goat industry thrives,” said Helen Snyder, dairy goat superintendent for the show.

It is not all rosy, though; dairy goat farming also comes with a few challenges that need to be addressed. The first is the issue of a good and well-established market for goat milk. Most of the milk ...

Two Vermont goat farmers used extended lactation to keep does milking up to two years, creating consistent income and reducing costs.

BRAINERD — One of the best parts about working with goats is that they have their own personalities, said Chris Bock, one of the 4-H members who participated in the goat judging on Wednesday. Bock, 15 ...