Hello Reader,

Did you know goats were once banned in early American colonies for eating fruit trees? 🍎🐐

In this week’s episode of For the Love of Goats, I chat with Tami Parr, author of Goats in America: A Cultural History, who reveals how goats went from unwanted troublemakers to the stars of goat yoga, artisan cheese, and viral videos.

Tami shares fascinating stories from 400 years of goat history—from the days when goats were blamed for destroying orchards, to the 19th century, when goat milk became a symbol of health, and finally to today’s booming goat cheese and dairy industry.

Whether you’re a history buff or a goat lover, this episode will change the way you see your herd forever.

Prefer to watch? There’s also a video version on YouTube with beautiful visuals.

Happy goatherding,

Deborah
and the Thrifty Homesteader Team
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