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The Industry
The cashmere goat industry is still in its infancy in the United States and
Canada, but there is a tremendous potential for growth with goats which fit
easily into many models of sustainable agriculture. Because of the feral origins
of these animals, they tend to be adaptable to many different climates and may
be expected to thrive on unimproved pastures and woodlots. Their preference for
brush, including ground juniper, brambles, and wild rosebushes, makes them
excellent re-claimers of neglected farmland. They mix well with sheep and cattle
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In addition to their economic potential for fiber and breeding stock, they
produce low cholesterol meat that is a mainstay of many ethnic cuisines and the
answer for health conscious gourmets who want red meat with a fat content
equivalent to that of chicken. It is also possible to derive income from goat
hides, which are among the most prized leathers in the world.
Some cashmere producers are fiber artists whose involvement with goats began
with a desire to grow cashmere for spinning, knitting, and weaving. Other
producers are farmers or ranchers who simply shear their goats and consign the
fiber to Cashmere America, our national growers’ marketing cooperative. Other
options for marketing fiber continue to appear as the total number of American
goats increases. |
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CudRow
Cashmere Goats
Breeding Stock - Black or White
Four (4) Years of Linage
Fiber Tested Adults
Bucks and Does
Original Stock from Texas and New Zealand |
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For Faster Response
Call 865-856-5264
Or Email
cudrowcashmere@msn.com |
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