There is good news for goat farmers. The popularity of goat milk is steadily rising in North America. Since 2016, it has risen from a market value of US $9.34 billion to $13.06 billion and is expected to be $21.07 billion by 2023.
Ramping up production has it challenges though. Labour requirements being just one of the challenges encountered. Haley Bilokraly gives a picture of both challenges and opportunities of operating a dairy goat operation in Canada.
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