Goats On The Go, Columbus Northwest

11/13/2025

We loved having this terrific group of young men and women out to the farm for a visit. Thank you, Ms. Effler, for reaching out and making this happen!

09/09/2025

OUR GOATS CAN HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR NATIVE PRAIRIE

Interest is growing in setting aside even small pieces of land for planting native grasses and forbes that attract pollinators. Just letting it go wild doesn't usually achieve the best results:

"Contrary to the idea that conservation is achieved through “hands-off” management, the health of our prairies, woodlands, and wetlands have always and continue to rely upon natural disturbances. Many ecosystems in North America evolved with and benefit from grazing by large mammals (caribou, elk, bison, and deer), fire, and even flooding. And, human stewardship is of equal importance for ecosystems’ health, as demonstrated by the well-documented history of cultivation and care by indigenous peoples."

- from the article linked below

Micah Kloppenburg shares his ruminations from a small farm in Wisconsin experimenting with conservation-forward practices

08/21/2025

"They look like big cats . . . with horns!" 😁🥰

Antrim Park goers, your the best! These comments made our day!

08/20/2025

SHEET MULCHING:
Poison ivy is one of the trickiest plants for property owners to eradicate. Some of our clients are interested in yearly or twice yearly goat grazings to keep poison ivy in check. Other clients are looking to targeted goat grazing for non-chemical alternatives for starting that process, by dramatically reducing the leaf volume, so that they can follow up with DIY strategies that limit their exposure to the dreaded plant's urushiol. Here's one method they are experimenting with:

The world of sheet mulching evolved to confusion ever since 'lasagna gardening' was used interchangeably. As if it was synonymous. Lasagna gardening has a mediocre…

08/15/2025

The thing we enjoy as much as we enjoy working with goats, is how much joy they bring to people.

08/13/2025

Goat owners in the Cleveland area: your community would LOVE to have a targeted goat grazing service near them! Goats On The Go has the list of inquirers ready to send to a Northeast Ohio GOTG affiliate!

Did you know that Goats On The Go now offers a fall training for both new and old affiliates? That's right! And if that wasn't good enough, if you sign on for 2026 as a new affiliate, you get the rest of the 2025 grazing season for free!🙌

If you've been waiting for the right time to start your own business or you're looking for ways to bring more profit to your farm, becoming a Goats On The Go® affiliate is the right way to go!💚

If you're ready to jump in or even just have a few questions first, get started at the links below, and we'll see you September 19-20!

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08/12/2025

The goal of planting grassland habitat is to rebound grassland bird populations, which suffer from a loss of habitat.

08/12/2025

It was great to talk to Allie from WOSU Public Media again, this time at the Lakeside Goat Resort, better known as Antrim Park 😉.

About 20 goats will graze two acres of Antrim Park. The goats like to eat invasive plants such as honeysuckle and poison ivy.

08/08/2025

Some of the reasons why our clients who could own goats, have considered owning goats, but, once they've done some research, have decided to hire our targeted goat grazing service instead:

Why Sheep and Goats Feel “Harder” to Raise
— Especially If You’ve Raised Pigs or Cattle
by Tim from Linessa Farms

I’ve had a lot of folks lately reach out for consults saying the same thing:

“I raised pigs before.”
“I raised cattle for years.”
“Sheep and goats are just… harder.”

And you know what? They’re not wrong — but it’s not because sheep and goats are complicated or delicate by nature. It’s because they’re different, and that difference catches people off guard.
Here’s what I’ve noticed, and maybe it’ll help others who are just getting started:

1. Sheep and goats are prey animals — and they hide illness well.
Unlike cattle or pigs, sheep and goats have survived for thousands of years by pretending everything is fine… right up until it isn’t. By the time you notice something is “off,” it may be really off. You don’t get as much warning or margin for error.

2. They have very little room for forgiveness.
With cattle, you might catch pinkeye early, give a shot, and move on. Pigs can be surprisingly tough and bounce back from some nasty bugs. But with sheep and goats? If you miss the window — even by a day — you may lose the animal. They crash fast, and recovery is never guaranteed.

3. Size works against you.
Because they’re smaller, it doesn’t take much to dehydrate or overwhelm their system. A lamb or kid with scours for 12 hours can spiral in ways a 400-lb calf never would. And treatments have to be dosed accurately. There’s no “close enough” with small ruminants.

4. Parasite pressure is a whole different beast.
If you’re coming from pigs or cattle, you probably managed parasites here and there. With sheep and goats, parasite management is a way of life. Dewormer resistance, barber pole worm, coccidia — these aren’t seasonal issues. They’re a constant balancing act.

The Bottom Line:

Sheep and goats aren’t necessarily harder — but they are less forgiving. They demand attention to detail, fast response times, and a completely different mindset than pigs or cattle. Once you adapt to that, it gets easier. But if you’re treating them like tiny cows or pigs with horns, it’s going to be a rough ride.

08/06/2025

These hard-working property owners finally got to take a break poolside, while our 21 goats consumed a carpet of poison ivy and baby ash trees, to get this 3/4 acre woodland back to its old park-like self—just in time for company! (Photos courtesy of the property owners).

07/27/2025

Max does a great job  answering some common questions we receive:

“Aren’t you afraid the goats will be attacked by coyotes”

“Why don’t you use livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) when the goats are working on projects?”

06/24/2025

Four of our mentor-babysitter does and 27 of our weanling goat kids did this in a little over 24 hours last week. Thank you to the owners of this future backyard orchard, for letting our little goat apprentices use their big talents on this project 🥰! Goats On The Go