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| Wild Briar Farm...Your family is worth it! For meat and/or live weight prices, please click "Meat Prices & Goals" Tab at the top of this page! PO Box 1057, Silverton, OR 97381 Goats can be very versatile and can fit many needs: Oregon goat meat (chevon/cabrito/chivos), breeding stock, 4H & FFA market wethers, pets, landscape control, fiber, pack animals, milk & cheese and more fun than you can imagine! There are many breeds of goats that "specialize" in one or more areas. Here at Wild Briar Farm, we raise quality Boer and Boer-Cross goats. Check our our entire website to see what we're all about. We welcome any comments or questions. Happy goating!!! ************************************************************************************ June, 2009... See you at Wellspring Saturday Marketplace in Woodburn! Saturdays, 9-1 at Wellspring (1475 Mt. Hood Ave.) beginning June 6th 4-H or FFA goats: Are your kids interested in showing market animals for 4-H or FFA in Marion County, Oregon? If so, give us a call. We will get you started in the right direction. No experience needed! Just an enthusiasm for goats! MARKET GOAT UPDATE: We are currently sold out of all 2008 market goats but the 2009 kids are starting to arrive, most in July. We have USDA packaged goat meat year round. If you need a goat for a special occasion, PLEASE ask to be placed on our "waiting list." If you are interested in 4-H or FFA, we also need ADVANCED NOTICE for disbudding of horns and/or castrating, otherwise, all goats are left in-tact. So, even if you are THINKING of having kids in a 4-H or FFA type program, please call ahead! MARION COUNTY GOAT SOCIAL GROUP: Next breakfast meeting is scheduled for: TBA Saturday, (month) at 9:00am Place: Mill Street Restaurant, Silverton (on the corner of Mill and Jefferson...1405 Mill St.) 873-1333 (used to be Countryman Public House) Topic: TBA You are welcome to ask any questions, bring photos and share information no matter what the topic!) Guest Speaker: TBA No fees (other than your breakfast cost) or membership requirements to attend other than living and raising meat goats in Marion County, Oregon. If interested in more information, call Kim at (503) 873-6935 or email scrapnkim@msn.com
Customer Comments: "The 1/2 I bought from you was about the best meat I have ever eaten! And my friend Mike, who is a traditional beef eater also loved the goat and has been telling all his fellow cattlemen how delicious it was." Liz "I just wanted to thank you again for making our Solstice Party a great hit by providing us a goat. Thanks for your help and excellent service." Darin
"Thanks for having a local, family run farm and keeping Oregon Agriculture alive and kicking!" Emily "Mom, can we pleeease have goat for dinner?!" (ok, ok...She's our daughter, but our toughest critic!!) Carleigh
We have options! ***USDA packaged cuts...very convenient, easy to try a little of each cut before buying whole ***Whole goat processed...100 lbs live weight = approx. 50 lbs. hanging weight ~ packages will fit in most refrigerator freezers, or split the cost with a friend ***Live weight...most economical, especially if you do your own processing or need a whole carcass for BBQ's, pepperoni, sausage, etc. and you get to keep ALL the parts ***Pets, Companions, Brush Clearance, "starter" goats - Non-registered...call or email for information ***Breeding Stock - Does or Bucks, ABGA-IBGA registerable...call or email for information
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| Got Goat? (Goat meat, that is!) Many people have asked us why we want to raise meat goats. The answer is simple…it’s good! (Actually, if the truth be told, we really enjoy having the goats around for good laughs and, of course, to keep the grass & weeds down!) Goats are a more eco-conscious livestock than cattle…they are simply easier on the land and aren’t picky when it comes to prime pasture. They prefer to eat the greenery and noxious weeds that other livestock won’t touch ~ keeping the need for sprays, pesticides and other chemicals to an absolute minimum. They also eat the “best” parts of grass & other plants, leaving behind the root foundation which supports further growth. Goats are even used for reducing fire danger areas by eating their way through dense brush and weeds, creating “fire breaks” in National Forests and wilderness areas. Goats thrive in landscapes that would starve beef cattle and it takes much less to feed a goat than a cow. www.livestockforlandscapes.com
As far as eating goat meat…most of us are in the dark regarding how much goat is consumed. Considering that 65-70% of all read meat consumed in the world today is goat, the Western culture is missing the target when it comes to a healthier red meat alternative. When you compare goat with beef, pork, and lamb, it is equal or higher in protein AND lower in fat and calories. Check out the comparison:
www.boervalley.com
It’s easy to see why health-conscious people are turning to the “other” red meat!
The demand for chevon or cabrito has increased at a far more rapid pace than the amount of meat available to purchase. Combining ethnic popularity with health-conscious consumers has caused a substantial increase in importation of goats. In 1990, only 3 million pounds were imported, compared to over 12 million pounds imported in 2001. The number seems to rise each year because U.S. supply cannot keep up with homeland demand.
But you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you have a local supplier! Our goats are well-fed, healthy and direct-from-farm fresh…as opposed to what you will find at auctions or from feed lots. If you are planning a purchase from us for a specific date or event, please call ahead for a reservation.
(See Meat Prices page)
*The goat meat facts we have compiled on this site are from scientific, research-based, and extension service sources we believe to be accurate. Although we believe these statements as true, we encourage you to do your own research regarding goat meat. Thank you!* 
Check out more farm photos by clicking "Photo Gallery & Farm Chat" | |  Why should I buy meat locally? 1. You know who the farmer is. We are happy to tell you how we feed our goats. We do not use any chemical growth promoters, hormones or animal by-products. Our goats are free-fed quality hay & pasture, appropriate minerals, and either grain or alfalfa supplements as needed throughout the year. 2. Your meat is fresh. You can search ethnic markets for goat meat, but it's most likely a processed import goat carcass, cut up, thawed, then sold as "fresh." Or it could be one of those AUCTION goats.... We do not have goats processed until all withdrawal times on vaccines and worming medication have been met. This is something you never know about auction animals. It's worth remembering! 3. You are supporting local economy by: the local farmers...goats, hay, alfalfa, straw, grains, etc. the local butcher...who will process to your specific instruction AND you are saving gas & time by shopping local
4. You decide how you want the meat packaged. Why let someone else tell you what type of meat cuts your family would like and how much to put in a package? Or save money and process yourself. 5. There is no "middleman" making a profit and, in turn, increasing the overall price. You also get to know where your meat comes from, and how the animal has been cared for in the process.
OK. So we've convinced you to try goat meat. What's next? It is actually quite simple. Here's how: Step 1: Contact Kim at Wild Briar Farm at (503) 873-6935 or via email for availability. We will need to know: how many goats you need desired weights a date you need them by OR...if you want packaged meat, use the chart under "Meat Prices & Goals"...then just tell us what you want and how much. If you are a first-timer to goat meat, you are welcome to try just one package!
Step 2: Together we decide on a day for processing at a local butcher within your time-frame (unless you have a butcher of choice or will self-process). We give you the amount due at this time. Payment must be received prior to goats being processed OR at pickup. If transport is needed, a small fee will be added unless multiple goats will be purchased and processing will be local to our farm. Step 3: You then contact the processor and tell them how you want the meat processed...steaks, stew, tenderloin, roasts, whole carcass, burger, jerky, pepperoni, ribs, chops, etc. They can freeze the packages for you or leave the whole carcass fresh. Step 4: Pick up meat from the butcher and pay for processing. This will generally be 2-3 days after drop off. That's it! How much meat will I get? Pounds Pounds Live Weight ("on the hoof") 80 100 Hanging Weight (hide, etc. removed) 40 50 Packaged Meat (with very little bone) 22-26 30-35 *weights are approximate, of course! | |
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