I started with 6 white goats who were direct descendants of the first goats imported into the U.S. from New Zealand - and no clue about animal husbandry or management. I quickly discovered CGA (then ECA) and devoured the information they offered. I participated in every show, competition and educational program I could find through ECA and Cornell. I purchased breeding stock from farms in Maine, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont. The farm reached its peak about a decade ago, with about 100 animals. I have generally favored slightly smaller animals and have enjoyed branching out into black, brown, and silver goats with both long and short guard hair.