112. From Cattle to Goats: What 26 Years in Small Ruminants Taught Greg Christiansen
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Greg Christiansen shares insights from 26 years of raising meat goats and sheep, discussing management strategies and market considerations.
In this episode, John Haskell talks with Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock about the 26 years he has spent raising meat goats and sheep alongside row crops and cattle. Greg shares how he got started, what he learned along the way, and how adjustments to kidding dates, grazing strategies, fencing, and marketing have shaped the enterprise over time. The conversation gets into the practical details of managing goats, from using brush and weeds as forage to grazing cover crops, managing parasite pressure, and finishing kids for the right market. Whether you're considering adding small ruminants to your operation or looking for ways to make better use of the resources you already have, Greg's 26 years of experience offer plenty of practical lessons. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How Greg got started raising goats and sheep and what he learned from his early years in the business Why timing the kidding season around weather, forage, parasite pressure, and the market matters How Greg uses brush, weeds, and cover crops as valuable forage for goats The simple, low-cost fencing system Greg uses to contain goats on…
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