New Feature - One More Week!

Attention Ruminations Subscribers!

We’re launching a new feature in this and future issues of Ruminations.
“What I Love About…” is a photo feature with quick caption, available only to our subscribers. Each item will feature one of your photos, and a quick description about what you love about that goat. It might be something intangible, and that’s fun. But we’d like to see comments about conformational or production features, such as depth of brisket or butterfat content, or she passes on her beautiful face.

Each of us our favorite goats, or our favorite traits that we’re breeding for. We thought this would be a great way to celebrate the genetics each of us has to work with in our herds, and recognize the traits we each value in our animals.

Explanations can be up to 50 words, and include words or numbers, but should also include the animal’s name. There is no cost associated with this feature. It’s our way of thanking our subscribers for their support of the magazine.

The Fall issue will close on August 9, so send us your photos and captions by that date. Send them to Editor@smallfarmgoat.com and make sure to include your herd name, if it’s not in the animal’s name.

Want to join in on this growing community? Ruminations is available to new subscribers for $20 the first year, and $25/for each renewal. Two year subscriptions are available for $40. Each subscription includes one free classified ad in the issue of your choice.

Ruminations will also be launching their new Milking Program for those who can’t or choose not to be on DHI. For more details, email me at the above address. Other features coming up include “It Works!” a comment and/or illustration of a farm tool, program or other subject that readers have found helpful on their farms. Feel free to send in your ideas.

Also, our Winter issue will focus on tips for those who are new Nigerian dwarf or miniature dairy goats. Beginner’s tips, resources, workshops, etc, are all included in this special issue. Please contribute your wisdom, so we can continue to help people keep their herds in this economy and benefit from the joys and the milk that comes from goatkeeping.