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Episode 99: Highwood Farms

Episode 99: Highwood Farms

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 99: Highwood Farms

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Goatober is almost over, but dont be sad! You can still get your last goat fix on this weeks Farm Report. Host Erin Fairbanks talks with farmer Mark Guanzini and his wife Luce who run Highwood Farm up in Spencer, NY. Highwood Farm is also a participating goat farm in Heritage Foods USAs No Goat Left Behind initiative. They talk about the daily life of raising a herd Boer meat goats from the day they are born until they go to market. From how they allow the goats to self-wean, which they believe decreases the stress of the animals being separated from their mother, to why they keep some dairy genetics in their herd the episode is packed with goat info. This episode is sponsored by the No Goat Left Behind initiative.
Released:
Oct 27, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.