Podcast appearances and mentions of deborah niemann

Send us a textGoat polio is a serious and often misunderstood condition—frequently mistaken for other neurological diseases like listeriosis, meningeal worm, or even rabies. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Melissa Holahan, a small ruminant veterinarian, goat breeder, and former lecturer and research assistant at Washington State University. As a breeder of Nigerian Dwarf and Alpine goats herself, Dr. Holahan brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and hands-on experience to this important conversation.Dr. Holahan explains that goat polio isn't technically a disease on its own, but rather a syndrome caused by brain swelling (cerebral edema), often linked to a disruption in thiamine (vitamin B1) production. You'll hear why early diagnosis and veterinary involvement are critical—and why relying solely on Facebook advice or over-the-counter B complex may not be enough to save your goat. She also shares what recovery can look like, along with potential long-term side effects.Key Takeaways:What goat polio is and why it's more accurately considered a syndromeHow it differs from listeriosis, meningeal worm, and rabiesEarly signs and symptoms to watch for, including blindness, nystagmus (eye twitching), and mobility issuesThe role of thiamine in treatment—and the risks of incorrect dosingEnvironmental and dietary factors that can contribute, such as moldy feed, grain overload, and toxic plantsPrevention tips, including proper nutrition, clean feeding practices, and feed securitySee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-polio/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for tuning in! No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.

Send us a textIn this episode, host Deborah Niemann is joined by Mallory Kaiser, president of the Alberta Goat Association and vice chair of the Canadian National Goat Federation. Mallory shares insights into the goat industry in Canada, including available breeds, import/export challenges, traceability regulations, and the demand for goat products. Whether you're curious about how goat farming differs in Canada or considering expanding your own herd, this episode is packed with valuable information.Key Takeaways:Canada has a strong demand for goat meat, but local production struggles to meet consumer needs.Strict import regulations limit genetic diversity, making it difficult to bring in new bloodlines from the U.S. or Europe.New traceability requirements could open doors for better disease monitoring but are met with resistance from producers.Goat farming in Canada comes with unique challenges, from frigid temperatures to predator threats, requiring strategic planning and infrastructure.The future of goat farming in Canada depends on better regulation, improved record-keeping, and stronger trade relations with the U.S.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/raising-goats-in-canada/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for tuning in! No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.

Send us a textIn this insightful and eye-opening episode, host Deborah Niemann is joined by Tammy Gallagher of Shady Paddock Farm in Texas to discuss the challenges of dewormer resistance and parasite management in goats. Tammy, a certified FAMACHA instructor and Nigerian Dwarf breeder, shares her personal experience of losing goats to barber pole worms and the lessons she learned in regaining control of her herd's health.Tammy's story underscores the importance of understanding parasite biology, pasture management, and responsible dewormer use. Through trial, research, and adaptation, she has successfully built a herd with strong parasite resistance and implemented effective strategies to reduce worm loads without over-reliance on dewormers.Key TakeawaysDewormer resistance develops from overuse and improper use of dewormers, leading to ineffective treatments.Farm environment plays a significant role in parasite management—what works in one location may not be effective in another.A combination of selective breeding, pasture management, and strategic dewormer use can help reduce worm burdens.Learning how to perform fecal egg counts at home allows goat owners to identify high-risk animals and make informed deworming and culling decisions.Lessons Learned from Tammy's ExperienceParasite management is not one-size-fits-all—what works for one farm may not work for another.Identifying and culling high-risk goats can make a significant difference in reducing parasite loads.Sustainable parasite control involves a mix of breeding, nutrition, and pasture improvements.Understanding the biology of parasites and how they spread is crucial for effective management.Preventative Measures for Goat OwnersGet FAMACHA Certified: Essential for monitoring anemia caused by barber pole worms.Avoid Blanket Deworming: Only treat goats showing clinical signs of a parasite burden to prevent resistance.Know Your Farm's Unique Challenges: Soil type, pasture conditions, climate, and stocking density all impact parasite control.Monitor goat health closely by doing the five-point check: FAMACHA, body condition score, coat condition, poop, status, and presence or absence of bottle jaw.Related ResourcesFAMACHA training is available in the Goats 365 membershipSee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/dewormer-resistance-goat-owners-experience/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for tuning in! No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.

Send us a textIn this fascinating episode, Deborah Niemann sits down with Mark Hicks, an author and adventurer, to discuss his unforgettable experience with goats during a trip to Kenya. Mark's journey was part of his seminary doctorate program, where he stayed with a pastor who also happened to be a goat farmer. What he encountered there was a completely different approach to goat farming—one that challenged his understanding of how these animals are raised and utilized in different cultures.During his stay, Mark observed that goats were a primary source of nutrition for the local community. He and his group had the rare opportunity to witness a goat being butchered, an experience that provided valuable insight into how food is prepared and consumed in different parts of the world.One of the most surprising moments of Mark's journey came when he learned about the local tradition of eating raw goat kidney. In this region, the kidney is considered a delicacy, often given as a treat to children. Curious about the experience, Mark and one of his fellow travelers decided to give it a try. Beyond the kidney, he was struck by how every part of the goat was utilized, including the blood, which was given to the farm's dogs as a food source.Reflecting on this experience, Mark gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural differences in food practices. What might seem unusual or even unappetizing to one person can be a cherished tradition in another part of the world. His time in Kenya also reinforced the importance of sustainability, as the local farmers ensured that no part of the animal went to waste. Through this conversation, Mark shares not only his incredible journey but also the broader lessons that travel can teach us about food, culture, and the different ways people sustain themselves around the world. Tune in to hear his full story and gain a new perspective on the role of goats in global communities!See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/americans-experience-with-goats-in-kenya/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for tuning in! No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.

Send us a textAs goat owners, understanding diseases that can affect our herds is crucial for maintaining healthy animals and preventing the spread of illnesses. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Linda Detwiler, staff veterinarian on the sheep and goat health staff at the USDA APHIS Veterinary Service, to discuss scrapie, a neurological disease affecting sheep and goats.Dr. Detwiler provides an update on the current state of scrapie in the United States, including its history, transmission, symptoms, testing methods, genetic resistance, and efforts to eradicate it.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat scrapie is and why it matters to sheep and goat breedersHow scrapie is transmitted and its long incubation periodSymptoms of scrapie in sheep and goatsTesting methods for live and deceased animalsThe role of genetic resistance in controlling scrapieChallenges in eradicating the last few cases of scrapie in the USThe importance of slaughter surveillance and official ID in disease controlCurrent progress toward declaring the US scrapie-freeKey HighlightsScrapie is a prion disease with a long incubation period (2–5 years) that affects the brain and spinal cord of sheep and goats.The US has not had a reported case of scrapie since January 2021. To be declared scrapie-free by international standards, seven years without a case must pass.Genetic resistance plays a significant role in controlling scrapie. Certain genetic markers in sheep (e.g., RR at codon 171) and goats (e.g., K at codon 222) indicate increased resistance.Slaughter surveillance has been instrumental in identifying cases. Since its inception in 2003, over 765,000 samples have been tested.Official ID is critical for tracing positive cases back to their source and preventing further spread.Resources MentionedUSDA APHIS Veterinary ServicesWorld Organization for Animal HealthSee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/scrapie-in-goats-and-sheep/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership.

Thinking about owning goats? Forget the picture-perfect Instagram posts—goat ownership is messy, demanding, and far from easy. In this episode of Muddy Paws and Hairballs, goat expert and homesteader Deborah Niemann debunks common myths and reveals what it really takes to raise happy, healthy goats.We dive into essential topics every prospective goat owner needs to know:Goats are not house pets—understanding their unique behaviorsComplex (and costly) nutritional needs for proper goat careThe long-term commitment goat ownership requiresFencing and shelter must-haves to prevent your goats from escapingFinding a knowledgeable veterinarian experienced in goat careGoat personalities: their quirks, emotions, and social needsTop resources for learning about goat care, including courses and educationWhether you're dreaming of fresh goat milk, homemade cheese, or just curious about life with goats, Deborah's candid insights and expert advice will help you make informed decisions before taking the leap into goat ownership.

Send us a textIn this episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the emotional and educational story of Caboose, the first goat on her farm to undergo a C-section. As part of the podcast's fifth-anniversary celebration, Deborah reflects on the challenges, lessons learned, and how this experience helped her understand the critical importance of timely veterinary intervention during kidding complications.Deborah details what led to Caboose's C-section, including the initial signs of trouble, her attempts at manual intervention, and the decision to take Caboose to the University of Illinois for surgery. She also addresses common misconceptions about manual dilation and the danger of attempting at-home C-sections.This episode is a valuable resource for goat owners, providing insights into recognizing when a goat might need a C-section and how to ensure the best possible outcome for both mom and kids.Key TakeawaysC-sections should always be performed by a veterinarian in a clinical setting for the safety of the goat and her kids.Failure to dilate (ringwomb) usually requires surgical intervention.Kids don't go from healthy to dead instantly. Oxygen deprivation occurs over time, and delayed veterinary intervention can lead to complications or loss.Timely veterinary care is essential—don't wait too long if things aren't progressing during labor.Lessons Learned from Caboose's StoryRecognizing the Signs:When a doe fails to progress for several hours and is pushing against a closed cervix, it may indicate failure to dilate.Don't rely on manual dilation attempts — this is rarely successful and may lead to serious complications.Importance of Veterinary Relationships:Having an established relationship with a vet ensures quicker access to help in emergencies.University veterinary hospitals can provide specialized care and are well-equipped for complex cases like C-sections.Understanding Placenta Separation:Goat kids rely on the placenta for oxygen until birth. Once the placenta detaches, oxygen deprivation begins, affecting the kid's survival and health.Why At-Home C-sections Are Dangerous:Attempting a C-section without anesthesia or proper surgical equipment is not only unethical and illegal but also likely to result in death.Even experienced veterinarians can struggle with difficult C-sections, underscoring the complexity of the procedure.Resources MentionedDeborah's book: Goats Giving Birth: What to Expect During Kidding SeasonLearn more and join the Goats 365 community at www.goats365.comSee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/c-section-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jar Thanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership.

Send us a textIn this deeply personal and emotional episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the heartbreaking story of her goat, Coco, who experienced a uterine rupture and hemorrhage during a challenging kidding in 2013. Deborah takes listeners on a journey through Coco's life, from her birth to her tragic passing after giving birth to quintuplets. This episode not only honors Coco's memory but also provides valuable insights into the risks of uterine tears and hemorrhages in goats, how to recognize the signs, and what steps can be taken to prevent or address such emergencies.Key TakeawaysUterine ruptures can occur during difficult births, especially when there is excessive pressure or improper handling during interventions.Goats are horizontal animals, so internal bleeding may not be visible externally. Instead, blood collects in the abdomen.Warning signs include mental absence, lethargy, pale eyelids (indicating anemia), and disinterest in kids or milking.Lessons Learned from Coco's ExperienceRecognizing Symptoms: If a goat seems mentally absent or unresponsive after kidding, check for anemia by examining their eyelids. Pale eyelids can indicate severe blood loss.Importance of Veterinary Relationships: Having an established relationship with a vet ensures quicker access to help during emergencies.University veterinary hospitals can provide 24-hour care and specialized expertise if local vets are unavailable.Risks of Certain Tools and Procedures: Tools like kid pullers (wire nooses) can be effective but carry risks of causing uterine tears if not used carefully.Procedures like fetotomies (cutting up a fetus for removal) are especially risky in small goats like Nigerians due to limited space in their uterus.Postpartum Care: Small uterine tears can heal naturally but may lead to infections.Severe tears often require surgical intervention or result in fatal hemorrhaging.Preventative Measures: Avoid breeding smaller does with larger bucks to reduce the risk of oversized kids causing birthing complications.Always ensure hands are clean, nails are trimmed short, and gloves are worn when assisting with kidding to minimize risks of tears or infections.Resources MentionedDeborah's book: Goats Giving Birth Previous podcast episodes: Blood Transfusion in GoatsAnemia in GoatsSee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/uterine-rupture-and-hemorrhage-in-goats/ To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership.

Send us a textHappy anniversary to us! FTLOG is five years old! As we enter our sixth year, you can continue to count on us to help you cut through the clutter of conflicting information out there so that you can be confident that your goats will be living their best lives! You can expect to hear from more goat experts like veterinary professors and published scientists who are on the leading edge of goat research. You'll also hear from goat owners who have turned their love of goats into a successful business. And this year, you'll hear more stories about goats and the people who love them. I'm Deborah Niemann, your host and former clueless city slicker who just wanted a couple of goats so I could make goat cheese. Before I knew what had happened, two goats turned into 20, and a simple desire to make cheese turned into a career in helping people raise their goats. Learn more on our website, fortheloveofgoats.com Thanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership.

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. This episode features: Rhonda Kesslering, Deborah Niemann, Annabel Morgan, Karri Munn-Venn, Naima Dhore, Erin & Jan Johnson, Megz Reynolds, Kate Schat, Esther Vandenhoven and Natalie GreenFor full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tbpt10 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[02:44] Meeting Rhonda Kesslering: From Vet Tech to Farming[06:59] Deborah Niemann's Unexpected Move to Farming[11:17] Resilience on the Ranch with Annabel Morgan[15:43] Starting a Farm in 2020 with Karri Munn-Venn:[18:31] Naima Dorr: Community Gardening and Farming Initiatives[22:20] Supporting Rural Women Entrepreneurs with Erin and Jan Johnson[26:31] Megs Reynolds: The Transition from Film to Farming[30:26] Kate Schatt: Growing Food and Sustainable Practices[33:37] Esther Van Denhoven: A Journey into Dairy and Sheep Farming[38:39] Combining Education and Homesteading with Natalie Green. . .This week's episode is brought to you byFCC Events Pinning by Bad Gringa Patreon . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team |

Deborah Niemann -Boehle from https://thriftyhomesteader.com/ joins me this week to talk about how her blogging business has transformed since 2006.Deborah talks with me about how a book deal was the catalyst to changing her mindset... but neither her book deal nor her blog is her primary revenue source.With a podcast (https://thriftyhomesteader.com/category/podcast/), books, a teach gig at UMass, courses, speaking engagements and more.... there is a lot to learn from her transition.Be sire to stay to the end where Deborah shares 2-3 things she wish she did differently from the beginning. THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! Learn more here: https://leslipeterson.com/insider2/If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipetersonThe quickest way to increase your traffic? Update your content regularly. Get a free blog post update checklist here: https://leslipeterson.com/Curious about how to connect with your newsletter audience? Get a free list of 52 Newsletter Connection Prompts here: https://leslipeterson.com/===== FOLLOW ME ===== FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipeterson Podcast: https://podcast.leslipeterson.com/ ** Sometimes I link to additional resources, and they may or may not include affiliate links. I'll never link you to anything I don't use myself!

If you're thinking of writing a book you've probably wondered if Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing is a better option or not.On today's episode we have special guest Deborah Niemann, Deborah started her blog, Thrifty Homesteader in 2006 and got discovered by a publisher in 2010.Deborah has written six books, but it's really just one part of what she calls an information business which is pretty much what most of us are into, disseminating informationRead more HERE

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast, you'll meet Deborah Niemann. Deborah is a homesteader and self-sufficiency expert. In 2002, she relocated her family from the suburbs of Chicago to a 32-acre parcel on a creek in the middle of nowhere. Together, they built their own home and began growing most of their own food. Sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys supply meat, eggs, and dairy products while an organic garden and orchard provide fruit and vegetables. A highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader, Deborah presents throughout the US and Canada on topics including soapmaking, cheesemaking, raising livestock, gardening, and health. She is an online adjunct instructor in sustainable agriculture for the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She is the author of six books, including Homegrown and Handmade, Raising Goats Naturally, and Goats Giving Birth. This episode is sponsored by Cultivating Capital Course! Learn exactly how to use Online Marketing to grow your farm's customer base, harvest consistent profits and actually enjoy using Social Media. For a limited time offer, you can have The 2022 Cultivating Capital Course and get it for only $397 $297! Pre-order using my Affiliate Link by clicking https://greenwillowhomestead.gumroad.com/l/GSjZi (HERE) and enjoy the $100 discount valid until Friday, December 10th at midnight (CST). To learn more information about this course, visit https://www.greenwillowhomestead.com/courses.html (www.greenwillowhomestead.com/courses). For full show notes including links in today's show, head on over to WildRoseFarmer.com https://wildrosefarmer.com/117 (https://wildrosefarmer.com/117) Join The Rural Woman Podcast Community on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/theruralwomanpodcast (Here) Get Patron-Only Extended Content & Bonus Episodes |https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/2908106 ( Listen Here) Support my work on Patreon | https://wildrosefarmer.com/the-rural-woman-podcast/patreon/ (Learn More) Patreon Executive Producer | Sarah R. | https://happinessbytheacre.ca/ (Happiness by The Acre) Editing | Max Hofer |https://www.instagram.com/mixbaer_studio/ ( MixBär Studio) Shop our Show Sponsors | https://wildrosefarmer.com/2020/05/21/show-sponsors/ (Here) Before You Buy The Mic | Podcast Coaching | https://wildrosefarmer.com/before-you-buy-the-mic-podcast-coaching/ (Learn More) Positively Farming Media | a hub for creators in the food & agriculture space | https://www.subscribepage.com/positivelyfarmingmedia (Learn More)

Managing a farm is not an easy job. Having to take care of all the animals, milking them, bathing them, butchering them, and even eating them. But at the end of the day, you learn so much from farming. That is what Deborah Niemann-Boehle did with her experience. Deborah is the owner and CEO of Antiquity Oaks and is an online instructor for the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of several books, such as Raising Goats Naturally and Homegrown & Handmade. In this episode, she joins Joshua Rhodes to talk about what it takes to work and teach about farm life, especially about goats. Learn how she raised her family on the farm and how she wrote her first few books. Plus, discover how she is helping her students in becoming inspiring and committed farmers.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join the Rhodes to Wealth community today:https://rhodestowealth.comFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

On this episode I am pleased to be joined by two wonderful guests.  My lovely wife Bonnie joins me as we talk to Deborah Niemann from thriftyhomesteader.com.  Deborah is the author of several books, including Homegrown and Homemade and Raising Goats Naturally.  She is also the host of the podcast, "For the Love of Goats".   We talk about how goats can be great contributors to a homestead and how many times they get an undeserved "bad rap".  Could Deborah convince Bonnie that we need goats on 3B Farm and Homestead?  Listen and find out!!!Other places Deborah can be found facebook.com/thriftyhomesteaderinstagram.com/thriftyhomesteaderpinterest.com/thriftyhomesteaderEnjoy,Brianhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shophttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcasthttp://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomesteadhttps://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=enhttps://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcastBrian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Listen in as Deborah Niemann from The Livestock Conservancy tells us all about the Shave’Em to Save’Em Initiative, and why we should be crafting with heirloom wool.Original air date November 11, 2019

Imagine all the fun you could have on a 32-acre hobby farm. You could live off the land - preserving produce like fresh tomatoes for sauce, collecting eggs from free range chickens, and making cheese from your very own goats. If all this sounds like your cup of tea… if you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the ‘burbs or city life, and moving to the country, this episode with Deborah Niemann from Thrifty Homesteader is a must-listen. She dove deep into the desire to increase her self-reliance on sustainable foods that were better for her family. Now, going out to dinner is a 3-hour ordeal, and so she’s learned to live her best foodie life with all the ingredients at her fingertips. Along the way, Deborah has been highly sought after as a sustainable living blogger, author, online teacher, and an all-around know-it-all when it comes to helping goats give birth. I don’t want to give it all away - but she’s given birth to over 600 goats! So come join us as we chat chickens, goats, farming, cooking like Julia Child, and so much more.    HIGHLIGHTS  How Deborah started and mastered her hobbies.  Moving from the suburbs to the country.  The trials and errors of running a farm.  Her journey from being a hobby farmer to an educator, blogger, and author.  How to start out on making your own goat cheese.  Where to start to get more connected with food and farming.  Which animals to start with if you want to try farming.   QUOTABLES: “I've been doing it all for eight years but I still felt like I didn't know that much. But compared to somebody who was where I was eight years ago, I had definitely learned a lot. Like I said, you just keep learning.” - Deborah Niemann   HUNGRY FOR MORE? MY WEIRD FOOD OBSESSION - SHOW NOTES: https://myweirdfoodobsession.com/ MY WEIRD FOOD OBSESSION - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/myweirdfoodobsession/ SIP BITE GO: https://sipbitego.com/ SIP BITE GO - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipbitego/   Get The Guide… TASTY SAUCES (YOU NEED ASAP) RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesaucebook.com LOVE HERBS? AEROGARDEN STARTER GUIDE - https://growtastyherbs.com SOUS VIDE BEGINNERS RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesousvidebook.com COOK WITH FRESH HERBS RECIPE EBOOK- https://cookwithfreshherbs.com   Tasty Things To Try... JENNA’S PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA - https://sipbitego.com/pear-and-goat-cheese-pizza JENNA’S BACON AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED MINI PEPPERS - https://sipbitego.com/stuffed-mini-peppers JENNA’S FAMOUS HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE - https://sipbitego.com/making-pizza-home-store-bought-dough             My Weird Food Obsessions is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

SHOW NOTESThe basics of raising goats is our topic this week as join Nicole and Deborah Niemann of Thrifty Homesteader.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGoats are browsers, not grazers, and what that means to your homestead.Why learning the basics of raising goats before you bring them home is essential to their health.Steps to complete before you get goats.What to look and tests that need to be performed on goats before you purchase.The basics of raising goats will differ depending on your individual circumstances.Why the vet you use for your pet cat or dog is not the best choice for your goats.OUR GUESTDeborah and her family moved to the country in 2002 to start growing their own food organically.They have raised cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry, plus llamas, but ultimately have settled on sheep, goats and poultry as their livestock of choice! The family also have a garden and make their own maple syrup.Raising goats did not come easy to Deborah. In fact, she found it was the hardest animal she has ever tried to raise. In the early years, her goats dying and nobody could really tell her why, but rather than give up, she set herself the task of figuring out what was wrong and learned more than just the basics of raising goats but enough to write three books! Two editions of Raising Goats Naturally, which are 300+ pages, and Goats Giving Birth – see resources below for a link to purchase.Deborah doesn’t simply tell people to do what works for her goat herd because every farm is different, and every goat herd is different. What worked on Farm X may literally kill another farm’s goats. She tells people that there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for raising goats. The answer is almost always “it depends.”She firmly believes in understanding the “Why” behind information given to goat owners and she explains the science behind various recommendations. This then enables people to understand why they see so many conflicting opinions and can then apply only what will work best for their herd’s specific needs.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDThrifty Homesteader WebsiteThrifty Homesteader FacebookThrifty Homesteader TwitterThrifty Homesteader InstagramThrifty Homesteader YoutubeThrifty Homesteader PinterestFor the Love of Goats PodcastBackyard Bounty Podcast Goat and Sheep Health ft Dr. Reid ReddenCourses from the Thrifty Homesteader*Raising Goats Naturally (second edition 2018) book* Goats Giving Birth (June 2020) bookJust Kidding: Stories and Reflections on Goats Giving Birth Kindle Edition*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

EP71: Having zero experience in farming, with her only exposure with animals in raising two cats and a poodle, my latest guest Deborah Niemann bravely took on the challenge of moving to the country in 2002 to start growing organic food. Although the move was a long time dream of Deborah's, she was a complete novice and learned as she went. Her desire to grow her own food, turned into raising and breeding goats for her family's dairy needs that include milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and even soap. Deborah's first 2 goats quickly turned into 20, and her desire to make a simple chévre launched a new career helping others raise goats and learn to be more self-reliant and create a more sustainable life. Naturally, she encountered lots of difficulties while raising goats without experience. She had goats die, have difficulty getting pregnant & staying pregnant, and often found no vets who could help her. So she began researching on her own and decided to share her knowledge with others. She has now authored 6 books, including Homegrown and Handmade, Raising Goats Naturally, and Goats Giving Birth to help other people who experienced the same difficulties as hers! I loved my conversation with Deborah and her "can do" attitude! You'll hear her story about why she decided to completely uproot her family and move to the countryside. Deborah's determination about her struggles which has led to a wonderful life for her and her family, is a great example to all. If you want to know more about Deborah's works, you can connect with her from the links below: Website: https://thriftyhomesteader.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thriftyhomesteader Instagram: https://instagram.com/thriftyhomesteader Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/thriftyhomesteader If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at: Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma

#058 - Homesteader, writer, and goat expert Deborah Niemann explains how she left a life in the city and mastered self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship living on a farm.For the show notes for this episode, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/58Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out all the resources mentioned by our guests on the Change Work Life Resources page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Are your goats or goat expenses tax deductible? It depends! Learn the many ways goats can affect your taxes (or not) with Harley Raptor CPA and "Accountant Warrior" as she describes the different ways to treat goats on your taxes and what differentiates a business from a hobby.2:00 What's the difference between a hobby and a business. 9 factors from IRS5:39 Do marketing expenses help create a legitimate business?6:28 Contractors vs Employees9:58 Additional accounting expenses to think about12:00 What are quarterly taxes and why do people have to pay them?14:35 What if you file as a sole proprietor, LLC, or S-corp? Goat Law Episode 20:50 How do we keep good records for accounting purposes?26:00 What criteria must you meet to write something off as a business expense. How to find Harley Raptor:https://www.facebook.com/HarleyRaptorCPAhttp://www.harleyraptor.com/

Homesteader and author Deborah Niemann never dreamed that her love of goats could turn into an online business, the ability to save goats all over the world, or security in her own self-reliance. Visit convertkit.com/creator-stories-deborah-niemann for show notes and more information.

This weeks episode I was so excited to get to interview Deborah Niemann-Boehle the administrator of the Shave'em to Save'em initiative! Deborah shares about the livestock conservancy's mission, the Shave'em to Save'em program, the importance of preserving these awesome heritage breeds, and some of her favorite projects created with the wool of these rare sheep! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: deerlywoven@gmail.com -Show Notes- Livestock Conservancy's website: https://livestockconservancy.org/ International Heritage Breeds Week: https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/what/internal/international-heritage-breeds-week Shave'em to Save'em : rarewool.org **Follow Me** Instagram: @deerlywoven https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven ~Contact~ deerlywoven@gmail.com

Episode 10I first learned about Deborah Niemann as I started to research chickens and goats for our backyard and found myself reading her website, Thrifty Homesteader. Then I connected with her, not realizing she was the same person, to buy a pig (to eat)- she raises her own meat and produce and I bought some incredibly delicious pork from her, the whole pig to be exact, from her 32 acre farm, Antiquity Oaks. Recently I learned she has a podcast dedicated to goats, For The Love of Goats. This week I had the pleasure of speaking to her as a guest on my podcast!  www.whatcanyoutellme.cominstagram @whatcanyoutellmefacebook @whatcanyoutellmetwitter @whatcanutellmeThrifty Homesteaderhttps://thriftyhomesteader.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thriftyhomesteader/Antiquity Oaks Farmhttps://antiquityoaks.com/Grew up in Texas, sickly as a child. Realized there was a connection between diet and health. Had first child while living in FL and started reading food labels. Became vegetarian, tried gardening.Moved to Chicago area and had a small garden to produce summer salads and tomatoes for canning sauce.Worked as a reporter, 1997 covered the Garfield Farm Rare Breed Show and realized that many were breeds she had seen on her grandparents farm.Chicago Chicken Enthusiastshttps://sites.google.com/site/chicagochickenenthusi/Amish and Healthy Foodshttps://amishhealthyfoods.com/4H Club https://4-h.org/about/what-is-4-h/  Conservation Priority List https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/conservation-priority-list  Nigerian Dwarf Goat  Mini Scottish Highland Cattlehttp://godscountryranch.net/scottish-highland-cattle/ Deborahs Old Blog about farm lifehttps://antiquityoaks.blogspot.com/Started teaching on the farm, speaking at the Mother Earth News Fair where she was discovered by a publisherhttps://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/Mother Earth News Magazinehttps://amzn.to/2STXygHBook - Homegrown and Handmadehttps://amzn.to/2STL3lpLearning to play the steel tongue drum #75HardCoursera.org online classeshttps://www.coursera.org/If you want to do this don't wait- you won't want to be in a barn at 60 when it's freezing outside.www.whatcanyoutellme.com

#421: In this episode, I interview Deborah Niemann, who helps people all over the world raise their goats and make cheese and soap via her online courses. We cover how to position yourself as the expert and actually be that expert, ways not to create your online course, and the importance of collecting email addresses early on. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session421

Today's podcast includes an interview with Deborah Niemann, who has the wonderful job of working for the Livestock Conservancy organization.  In our interview, she shares all the details of the next two year program to introduce spinners and fiber artists to the 22 rare and recovering breeds of sheep through the Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program.  I recently got the passport that is used to record whenever you use a fiber from one of these breeds and will be talking about working with these fibers in future pod casts. Here are some of the links for this podcast: Livestock Conservancy SESE program Teaching videos for sheep breeders of rare wools Woolhalla Tunis a provider of SESE breeds fiber Incredible Edible use of waste fleece for mulching Finally I will be renewing my efforts to remind my listeners about the Spinners' Journal I have for sale, by periodical posting a promo pod cast.  If you are interested now, you can find it on Lulu.com here  

Continuing with this ongoing series on homesteading, I reached out to Deborah Niemann, the author of many books including “Homegrown and Handmade, Eco-thrifty, Just Kidding and Raising Goats Naturally” which is now in its second edition. She also blogs at thriftyhomesteader.com, hosts the podcast “For the love of goats' ' and co owns Antiquity Oaks, a small farm in Cornell, Illinois. Like nearly everyone in this interview series, Deborah didn't grow up on a farm or a homesteading lifestyle at all. Her transition to a healthier and more earth connected way of living lead her to teach others how to care for animals, grow their own food and much more. In this episode I talk to Deborah about just how realistic it is for someone to hope to produce all their own food and how much time it takes her and her husband each week to produce 100 percent of their own meat, eggs, maple syrup, and dairy products, as well as a good portion of your vegetables, fruit, herbs, and honey. We also dissect her book “Homegrown and Handmade to understand some of the most important considerations and plans that she recommends for people looking to get started in a whole range of small farm enterprises like market gardening, small orchards, micro-dairy, meat animals, poultry, fiber and sugar production. This is a really inspiring interview for people who think that you need a whole team, a bunch of machinery or a ton of land to produce an abundance of a wide range of products. Deborah does a great job of breaking things down into manageable steps that you can follow to grow and develop your homestead operations sustainably. The best part is that listeners of this show will have the opportunity to win a free copy of Deborah's book “Homegrown and Handmade.” Here's how it works, just leave a review of The Abundant Edge Podcast on iTunes and take a screenshot of your review. Send it to info@abundantedge.com along with the address where you'd like to receive your mail and I'll send the book to the first person I receive an email from. If you live outside of the US or Canada, you can just send the email and we'll send you a digital copy. If you don't wind this time, don't worry, I'll be giving away a ton more books from new society publishers this season so stay tuned each week for your chance to win more books. If you've already left a review on iTunes you can share this episode on your prefered social media platform, take a screenshot and send an email just the same. These steps really help us to reach a larger audience with this information and message of actionable steps that anyone can take towards ecological regeneration so I really appreciate you all who've been helping me get the word out. I'll be looking forward to your emails and sending those books out soon. Resources: Homegrown and Handmade Raising Goats Naturally Ecothrifty Goats Giving Birth For the Love of Goats Podcast Antiquity Oaks

#001 - Join host and author Deborah Niemann as she tells you her goat story, which started in 2002, as well as why she decided to start a podcast and what you can expect in the coming weeks. If you'd like to get show notes for this episodes, visit ForTheLoveofGoats.com

In which I talk about my pseudo-resolutions for the new year, play with my new blending board and get ready to refurbish an old wheel, go over the first module of Level 5, start casting off my wedding shawl and make more progress on the Circumvolute hat, have a chat with Deborah Niemann from the […] more...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we recorded and edited a class taught by Deborah Niemann on using your fleeces to make a fiber business. Deborah taught this class at the Seven Springs, Pennsylvania Mother Earth News Fair in September 2019. Used with her permission. This is Part 3 of a three-part special episode. Here are some resources that may interest you:   The Thrifty Homesteader Homegrown and Handmade, 2nd edition. Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Emily Chamelin and Kevin Hickman, Shearers No Fleece Left Behind Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals!   To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live!     The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we recorded and edited a class taught by Deborah Niemann on using your fleeces to make a fiber business. Deborah taught this class at the Seven Springs, Pennsylvania Mother Earth News Fair in September 2019. Used with her permission. This is Part 2 of a three-part special episode. Here are some resources that may interest you:   The Thrifty Homesteader Homegrown and Handmade, 2nd edition. Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Emily Chamelin and Kevin Hickman, Shearers No Fleece Left Behind Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals!   To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live!     The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Charlotte French chats with Deb Robson and Deborah Niemann, both sheep breeders and fiber experts, about raising sheep and processing fleece.  Be sure to listen to Part II, an interview with Deborah Niemann on making a business out of your fleeces. Links mentioned in Podcast: Deb Robson: “Shave ‘em to Save ‘em” The Independent Stitch Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Deborah Niemann: The Thrifty Homesteader Homegrown and Handmade, 2nd edition. Additional Resources: Emily Chamelin and Kevin Hickman, Shearers Dharma Trading Co. Welsh Women’s Sheep Shearing Competition. (In Welsh) Gulf Coast Native Sheep Florida Cracker Sheep No Fleece Left Behind Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals!   To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live!     The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

Deborah Niemann, founder of The Thrifty Homesteader, joins us to talk about the path her career has taken and how farming led to generating passive income. Show notes at lifeskillsthatmatter.com/show295 The post Generating Passive Income By Raising Goats With Deborah Niemann (295) appeared first on Life Skills That Matter.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Shawna Coronado and Deborah Niemann discuss the steps they took to overcome their painful symptoms of inflammation and how dietary changes may change your life. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Stacked with Flavor Other Books by Deborah Niemann and Shawna Coronado 9 Food that Reduce Inflammation Natural Arthritis Relief Herbs for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome   Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Deborah Niemann and her family moved to a farm on a creek in the middle of nowhere in 2002 to start growing their own food organically. She bought a couple of goats so she could make goat cheese. She had no idea that her decision would lead her down a path where she would ultimately teach thousands of people how to raise goats and make goat cheese and soap. In today’s episode, she’s here to share how she did it. Today, Deborah is the author of three books, including Raising Goats Naturally, and she teaches sustainable agriculture courses online for the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. She also teaches her own popular online courses through her website, ThriftyHomesteader.com, where the focus is on living a cheaper, greener, happier, healthier life for everyone. To learn more about Deborah, Thrifty Homesteader, or Teachable, visit teachable.com/eit7.

Episode 009. Are you an expert in your field? Do you speak publicly? Do you write articles and books? Do you teach your skills and knowledge? Deborah Niemann of Thrifty Homesteader is an author, speaker and successful homesteader. She’s written several books including Homegrown and Handmade, Ecothrifty, and Raising Goats Naturally. Though she didn’t grow […]

On this episode of the Sustainable Dish Podcast I speak with Deborah Niemann about her new book Homegrown & Handmade.

Deborah Niemann is the author of EcoThrifty, Raising Goats Naturally, Homegrown & Handmade, and the ebook Just Kidding: Stories and Reflections on Goats Giving Birth. That last topic comes up a lot in our conversation since Deborah has hundreds of goat births under her belt, and her trust in nature to do what it does best is refreshing. For this episode I try something a little different: blurting out random quotes by the turn-of-century mystic naturalist Henry David Thoreau and letting Deborah free-associate whatever comes to mind. Thoreau is one of her biggest influences in life and work, and his soundbites provide a nice spark for a multidimensional conversation on finding one's purpose, homeschooling, midwiffery, and stationary bikes. Check out Deborah's beautiful homestead Antiquity Oaks here: http://antiquityoaks.com, and more about her work here: http://thriftyhomesteader.com.

Deborah packed up her family and feft Chicago to live the dream of being a self-sufficient farmer. Today Deborah Niemann is a homesteader, writer, speaker, workshop leader, and self-sufficiency expert. Back 2002, she relocated her family from the suburbs of Chicago to a 32-acre parcel on a creek “in the middle of nowhere.” Together, they built their own home and began growing the majority of their food. Sheep, pigs, cattle, goats, chickens, and turkeys supply meat, eggs, and dairy products, while an organic garden and orchard provides fruit and vegetables. Deborah is also the author of Homegrown & Handmade, Ecothrifty and Raising Goats Naturally; The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat and more.