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Understanding the Breed: NUBIAN
Nubian or Anglo-Nubian goats are of British origin. The breed was developed by crossing British does with bucks from Africa and India. Nubians were first imported to the US in the early 1900’s. As more goats were imported to the US it helped to develop the breed to what we see today. Nubians are easily…
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Q&A: What to do with your Wool?
When I first got into sheep I had no idea what to do with the wool when the shearer came out and left me with piles upon piles of fleece. I knew I could send the wool out to to be processed and spun into yarn, but I wanted to see what else I could…
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NH Sheep & Wool Festival: May 10- May 11, 2025
The annual NH Sheep & Wool Festival put on by the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers Association (NHSWGA) is this Saturday and Sunday at the Deerfield Fair Grounds! Admission is $10 and is awesome for anyone interested in sheep or wool products. As someone who doesn’t knit or crochet, I always love going to…
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NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo: May 2- May 3, 2025
This Friday and Saturday is the annual New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo at the Deerfield Fair Grounds! This expo is awesome for anyone involved in farming, homesteading, or those just getting started. There are always tons of workshops, lectures and demos that cover anything from raising livestock, equipment maintenance and of course, gardening.…
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Importance of Ag in the Classroom
Agriculture is the backbone of any civilization. Without farmers, communities would cease to exist. Between 2017-2022, 140,000 farms in the US closed, and in 2023 an additional 5,000 farms also closed. Farming has slowly been declining for many years, which is why bringing agriculture to classrooms is not only important but vital. Adopting agriculture into…
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Lamb Breakfast Sausage Recipe
The breakfast sausage I make is usually made with pork so when I found this recipe I was definitely excited to try it. My brother has never been a fan of regular breakfast sausage but when I made him try this, he absolutely loved it. Since then, I usually will make this for special occasions…
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Understanding the Breed: ROMNEY
Romney’s are a medium to large breed of sheep that can be a variety of colors including white, black, grey and variegated. They have long coarse wool that is not usually used for clothing, but used for carpets or mattress toppers because of it’s durability. Like all sheep, Romney’s are easy keepers and are generally…
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Animal Spotlight: ZUKO
Meet Zuko! Zuko is our only Alpine wether and was born on February 29, 2020 (that’s right, he was born on a leap year). Last February we celebrated his “fisrt” birthday with lots of warm oatmeal and molasses for everyone. He is the only animal to have horns on our farm. In the picture above,…
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Whole & Half Hogs Are Back!
It’s that time of year again to reserve your whole or half hog to fill up your freezer for next winter! Our pigs are raised on spent brewer’s grain, and natural forage they get from the land. The end result is great quality pork your family is bound to love. Our pigs are raised throughout…
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Common Illnesses: BLOAT
SYMPTOMS: Bloat is air trapped in the rumen causing it to expand. One major tell tale sign of bloat is an expanded rumen. You will notice a large bulge on the left side where the rumen is located. It can sometimes look as though the goat has swallowed a soccer ball. The goat might also…
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