{"product_id":"backyard-farming-raising-goats-isbn-9781578264735","title":"Backyard Farming: Raising Goats","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide for preparing and caring for the addition of goats to your backyard farm—the ideal resource for the beginner farmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBackyard Farming: Raising Goats\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for beginners thinking about adding goats to their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining a breed, to the tools and space you'll need, to all the wonderful benefits that owning goats can provide, \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eincludes all that you need to know to get the most out of your new herd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEverything you need to get started:\u003c\/b\u003e Covering topics from selecting the perfect breed for your space and time requirements, to milking and culling your herd, to preparing for and raising the next generation of kids, \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats\u003c\/i\u003e is the all-in-one guide for the aspiring home goatherd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEasy to follow, easy to understand:\u003c\/b\u003e Written in simple, informative language, complete with numerous illustrations of proper techniques and housing set-ups, \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats\u003c\/i\u003e is written with first-time goatherds in mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA great addition to any backyard farm:\u003c\/b\u003e The benefits of owning goats range widely: goat's milk, meat, even goat hair has its uses and markets. Easier to care for than sheep and lots of fun besides, \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect first step to adding livestock to your farming experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBackyard Farming\u003c\/b\u003e is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300237398245,"sku":"NP9781578264735","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578264735.jpg?v=1767722097","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/backyard-farming-raising-goats-isbn-9781578264735","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}