In Southeast Alabama, we celebrate peanuts in a big way. A part of Dothan’s agriculture since the 1910’s, this legume has a rich and fun backstory. From advancements in agriculture to a 10-day festival, there’s something for everybody that involves the peanut. Without further ado, here are five facts about peanuts and the Wiregrass you […]
Raising Dairy Goats: What to Know Before Buying
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with one of our fellow Alabamians, Jena of La-Z-Hooves Farm. Raising dairy goats wasn’t always in Jena’s future, but all that changed in 2010. Her husband began suffering from stomach aches associated with store-bought milk. After conducting some research, she found that goat’s milk is easier for […]
Backyard Chickens: 5 Things to Consider Before Committing
Over the past two decades, backyard chickens have become an increasingly common occurrence across America. Before purchasing chickens, here are five things you need to ask yourself. Is Owning Chickens Legal in My Area? Before taking into account other costs and fees associated with owning chickens, ensure that chickens are legal in your town or […]
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Cattlemen and Cattlewomen
My recent move to Southern Alabama resulted in more warm weather clothes in my closet, more use of “Y’all” in my vocabulary, and more cowboy/cowgirl friends in my life. As the holiday season approaches, I reached out to my coworkers at Jeffers to help me come up with a list of gifts sure to surprise […]
5 Keys to Successfully Raising Goats: An Interview with Suzanne Gasparotto
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Suzanne Gasparotto, owner of Onion Creek Ranch in Texas and developer of Tennessee Meat Goats and TexMasters™. While researching for this blog, I went through Suzanne’s articles on MeatGoatMania. Trying to find a subject she hasn’t covered was difficult since her knowledge spans an extensive variety of […]