The Meat Goats of Caston Creek,New

Product Description Sylvia Tomlinson shares her family's adventures along the learning curve in THE MEAT GOATS OF CASTON CREEK. This anthology of stories, essays and tips on raising meat goats is written from a practical and proactive point of view. With an emphasis on low input sustainability and grass farming, the book takes a holistic look at goat farming, addressing issues that range from predator control to the ethics of buying and selling goats. Unposed photographs of goats and dogs in a working ranch environment provide illustration. Heartwarming stories about the guardian dogs and the folks who love them will take you from laughter to tears. Last but not least, a section entitled 'Cocinar Chevito' will entice you to try this new lean meat that is rapidly gaining popularity. Catch a glimpse of life on Caston Creek with 'La Femme Chevre' and her band of critters. Review ' . . .a very down to earth and practical book about her experiences in raising meat goats and training. . . it is a good one.' The Stockman Grass Farmer September 1999 By Allan Nation, Editor/Publisher'...a journey of discovery that people, animals (even predators) and land don't have to fight to get along together...' Sam Bingham, The Allan Savory Center for Holistic Management, Practice #69 January/February 2000'...down to earth and practical book about her experiences in raising meat goats and training and using Anatolian guardian dogs...' Allan Nation, Editor/Publisher, The Stockman Grass Farmer September 1999'...not just a goat book...a natural primer for all those individuals with a calling to successfully live the agrarian dream.' AKGA Update Spring/Summer 1999 By Steve Hotard, Area Agent LSU Research Center'...not just a goat book..a natural primer for all those individuals with a calling to successfully live the agrarian dream.' Steve Hotard, Area Agent LSU Research Center, AKGA Update Spring/Summer 1999'..a lot of anecdotal wisdom..a journey of discovery that people, animals and land don't have to fight to get along together..' In Practice Newsletter #69 January/February 2000 By Sam Bingham (The Allan Savory Center for Holistic Management))'Early on, I tagged her as the 'Soul of the Goat Rancher magazine.' Goat Rancher November 1999 By Terry Hankins, Editor/Publisher'This book has totally turned around my thinking concerning the management and marketing of my own goats.' The Goat Magazine August/September 1999 From the Publisher THE MEAT GOATS OF CASTON CREEK has been well received in the agricultural community. It is a practical manual for those who want to make money in the goat business and is a primer for those who wish to pursue their agrarian dreams. Not surprisingly, this succinct and wellwritten book is also finding favor among urban dwellers and those who dream of retiring and buying a farm or just a small place in the country. As Ms. Tomlinson writes from the heart, her words draw us into an agrarian experience that leaves us enriched by the journey we take. From the Author In farming, there seems to be a three year learning curve for any new livestock venture. Meat goat farming is no exception. My objective in writing this book was to share our experience. My hope is that this book will provide the reader with both entertainment and useful suggestions for profitable meat goat production. About the Author Sylvia Tomlinson, along with her husband Steve, raised four children while pursuing the agrarian dream. Ranching provided the inspiration and opportunity to write about her daily adventures. Under the pen name 'La Femme Chevre', she wrote a monthly column for The Goat Rancher Magazine (Sarah MS) and freelance articles for several national and international agricultural publications such as Stockman GrassFarmer. Her steady fan mail encouraged her to consolidate some of the wisdom gleaned along the learning curve into the book called 'The Meat