Kidding around

Raymond, S.D., family turns 4-H goats into booming business

Melisa Goss
Dec 6, 2024
Dec 6, 2024

McGraw Goats (7).JPG — Tye McGraw holds a young goat. Most goats on the McGraw farm stay in their pens, but some, like this one named Brown, get special privileges.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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What started as a small 4-H project has turned into a booming family business.

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McGraw Goats (19) worked.jpg — The McGraw family currently raises three breeds of goats, Boer, Spanish and TexMaster.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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McGraw Goats — The McGraw family currently raises about 200 nanny goats. While some are identified by their ear tag number, the McGraw teenagers name others. Names include Waffles, Brown, and Itsy Bitsy.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.