112. From Cattle to Goats: What 26 Years in Small Ruminants Taught Greg Christiansen

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.

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In this episode, we cover:

How Greg got started raising goats and sheep and what he learned from his early years in the businessWhy timing the kidding season around weather, forage, parasite pressure, and the market mattersHow Greg uses brush, weeds, and cover crops as valuable forage for goatsThe simple, low-cost fencing system Greg uses to contain goats on perimeter fences and manage interior paddocksWhat Greg's production costs and returns look like from the nanny through weaning and finishingWhy paying attention to market demand and the value of adding weight helps determine when to sell small ruminants

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