Meat Goats – What are Boer Goats

by | Feb 12, 2010 | Goat

The Boer goat was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their name is derived from the Dutch word “Boer” meaning farmer. The Boer goat was probably bred from the indigenous goats of the Namaqua Bushmen and the Fooku tribes, with...

Demand anti-biotic free meat in your grocery store

by | Feb 11, 2010 | Beef, Goat

When you eat local and fresh, you get to know your friendly neighborhood farmer.  You get to ask questions about the way they raise the meat you are eating.  At the same time when you eat local you are promoting your local economy.  Ask for anti-biotic free raised...

This is the year of eating goat meat?

by | Feb 10, 2010 | Goat

Chef Stephanie Izard just might be the poster girl of the emergence of goat on Chicago restaurant menus. After all, Izard’s last name is the same as that of a mountain goat found in the Pyrenees. More to the point, her new restaurant, set to open this spring at...

Understanding the Color of Fresh Meat

by | Feb 9, 2010 | Beef

Color of Fresh Meat: The Basics 23. September. 2009 · 4 Comments By Christopher R. Raines The color of fresh meat is considered one of the most influential factors related to fresh meat purchasing decisions.  To many consumers, it can be a troubling thing, to go to...

Southern Maryland So Good

by | Feb 8, 2010 | Goat

So. Maryland, So Good is a campaign designed to help consumers identify truly Southern Maryland products and buy accordingly. By building a direct link between buyers and growers of the five Southern Maryland counties, and promoting the advantages of buying local, we...