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Club Educational Meeting February 2nd 2019 !
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Wondering what quantity and cuts of meat to expect from purchasing American Lamb? Enjoy this infographic authored by Hannah Lochner and Dr. Travis Hoffman, University of Minnesota Extension. Feed your Adventurous Side!
Thinking about purchasing a goat this summer? Increasing demand of goat meat (chevon) is highlighted in this University of Minnesota Extension infographic featuring predicted bone-in primal cuts and weights. Be Bold! Experience Goat!
It's Friday! For many club members this week was the start of hay season. If you want a full body workout, try throwing, stacking, unloading and restacking square bales. #bodybyfarm
Cashmere - a luxury fiber from goats. The article highlights the problems of these farmers when product demand shifts.
If you are interested in learning more or getting your own cashmere goats, we have club members that raise them and would be happy to share - check out our website for contact information.
Cashmere Is Piling Up in Mongolia as the Pandemic Paralyzes Trade
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The luxury fiber has seen a dramatic drop in demand during the pandemic.We received a request from Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, David Wise, to inform members of the following Extension program being held tomorrow, June 4. The following is the program description he provided.
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Do you own a farm, small business, rental properties, or land? The Virginia Cooperative Extension will present a FREE Zoom webinar on Estate and Business Planning on June 4th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
On this FREE webinar, Business & Estate Attorney James Seidl will present information about Wills and Revocable Living Trusts and how each would work in the event of your death or disability. Learn how a Limited Liability Company (LLC) can help protect your estate from lawsuits, creditors, predators, and disgruntled family members. Learn how a LLC may be used to gift a portion of your farm, small business, land, or estate to family members yet still maintain control. Online registration is required for this free webinar.
REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LINK: tinyurl.com/VCEestate-business
For more information, please call the Virginia Cooperative Extension-Buckingham office at 434-969-4261 or the Cumberland office at 804-492-4390.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Estate and Business Planning Essentials. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.This morning calls for snuggling kids for a good cause (a fun and good business concept).
www.lancasterfarming.com/farm_life/agritourism/snuggling-goats-for-good/article_d735c7af-4c76-576...
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Kim Batz start Kid Snuggles for Kid Wishes, a baby goat “snuggling” session where 25% of the proceeds goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that provides “wish” experiences forPhotos from Our Members!
Cute, funny, or just plain interesting. Our huge gallery features photos from our members and shows the hustle and bustle of the Sheep & Goat industry here in the New River Valley!
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Next Club Photo Contest in April 2018
Get your cutest, funniest, best photos together for our next club photo contest in April 2018.