9
The Goat Industry
Assignment Sheet 3
Name
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Objective 15:
Research market considerations for raising goats.
Introduction
G
oats can be a profitable business. As with any livestock business, you should
start by researching the opportunities in your area. Knowledge of what you will
need to raise the animals, harvest the product, and the market for your product is
vital for success.
Equipment and Supplies
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Pen or pencil (or computer)
Paper
Resources on commercial goat production
EXAMPLES:
American Meat Goat Association
<http://www.meatgoats.com/index.html>
Mohair Council of America
<http://www.mohairusa.com>
Cashmere America
<http://www.capcas.com>
American Dairy Goat Association
<http://www.adga.org>
National Goat Handbook
<http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/AgrEnv/ndd/goat/>
Langston University Goat Research Extension Fact Sheets
<http://www2.luresext.edu/goats/library/fact_sheets.htm>
Copyright 2007—Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
Unit 9—Assignment Sheet 3
Instructions
Research the viability of a commercial goat operation in your area. In your report,
address the following questions:
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What type of commercial goat operation is most viable in your area?
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What type of goats would you raise?
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How many?
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What type of production system would you use?
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What facilities would you need?
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What is the market for your product?
Write your report following the guidelines given below.
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The length of your report will vary, but it should be at least two pages.
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Include the address of at least one association connected with the type of
operation or breed of goats you select.
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Use at least one visual component with your report.
EXAMPLES: Charts, posters, models
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List references used for your report.
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Check your report for proper grammar and spelling.
Save this file to your computer’s hard drive. Click on the gray box below to begin typing
in your response. The response area will automatically expand to allow space for your
answer. Save your work, and then submit the completed assignment sheet according to
your teacher’s instructions.
Copyright 2007—Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074