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Increasing Goat Production in Minnesota. Mission of the Chevon Farm Cooperative. Mike Taybor Co-Founder. Why Goats?. Growing demand for locally produced goat meat. MN Muslim population 80,000 and rising. Minnesota National Rank - Livestock Production. 2 nd. 1 st. 3 rd. 25 th.
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Increasing Goat Production in Minnesota Mission of the Chevon Farm Cooperative Mike Taybor Co-Founder
Why Goats? Growing demand for locally produced goat meat MN Muslim population 80,000 and rising
Minnesota National Rank - Livestock Production 2nd 1st 3rd 25th
Promoting MN Goat Production • Inform producers of the need • Encourage & educate • Provide central location for sales • Match customers with local producers
Working with Farm Youth Organizations Establish new herds through livestock donation & education programs
Chevon Farm Cooperative: Give Us a Call • visit a producer • buy or sell goats • join the co-op (763) 300-5049