COVID-19 Update + Virtual Farm Tour
Enjoy a video of life on the farm here in April 2020. Baby goats, kids, and fun galore!
April 7, 2020
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Mt. Capra Will Not Use Antibiotics
We at Mt. Capra do not use antibiotics on our goats. Never have! Never will!
May 29, 2018
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Goat Milk Cheeses
In the world of goat cheese, there are many varieties available other than Chevre.
April 5, 2018
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Best Goat Milk Breeds
We are often asked by new goat farmers which goat breeds are the best for dairy production. It is not an easy question to answer.
March 29, 2018
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Let’s Talk About Goat Manure
Goat manure is rich in nitrogen, which makes it an excellent soil conditioner. It improves soil texture which in turn provides a rich environment for roots to grow as well as allow for excellent water retention.
March 28, 2018
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Bless the Goat!
A few facts and words on these amazing creatures that we are thankful for.
March 22, 2018
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Goat Products Worldwide and in the U.S.
Goat milk products are just starting to catch on here in the US. However, the rest of the world has known about the benefits and uses of goat milk for many years.
March 16, 2018
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Small Farms Make A Comeback
While the agribusiness corporations own a majority of farm land, small farms are increasing as young people turn their attention to growing healthy food.
March 9, 2018
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Grass-farming at Mt. Capra
If you care about what you eat, eats. Then you care about grass-farming. At Mt. Capra we’re about more than just goat milk products. We’re grass farmers.
May 23, 2016
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The Future of Farming
Hydroponic fodder production is insanely simple to understand and absolutely magical to watch. It was the answer to the question of how to give animals access to the same top quality living nutrients in the winter as in they have during the growing season.
September 18, 2015
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Temporary Lakefront Property
We live in the Pacific Northwest so we’re pretty much used to the rain. But boy did we have a monsoon-like downpour this week! I literally saw with my own eyes our lower pasture completely flood (driveway and all) in a matter of hours
January 8, 2015
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