Ethnic families come to these and choose animals for celebrations. The plant then processes the goat according to the family's directions. But we have an ongoing problem of developing consistent markets. To make money, farmers need to produce goats for a break-even price of 70 cents per pound, according to Shankle. He says there are regular goat sales at livestock auctions around the state.
Goats really complement cattle.
But they love to climb. They're hard on barns, feed troughs and pickup trucks if you leave one parked in a goat pasture. Despite the inconsistent market, Lillian Kinsey is enthusiastic about her goat business. She's trading a purebred Boer buck for more meat does, and she's contacting Islamic families who want farm-fresh animals. Click here .