The complete capra project: Tip 2 tail

In 2023, the San Clemente Island Goat Breeders Association is enhancing our efforts to increase interest and appreciation for SCI goats with a year-long project called “The Complete Capra: Tip to Tail.” Each month in 2023 we will cover a use of the breed, using interviews with SCI breeders and partnerships with other organizations to expand our reach to a wider audience. While not every use or topic may be right for your herd, you will be amazed at everything SCI goats can do for you! 

January - Helping Goats

February – Art

• History of Goats in Art

• Plein Air - a possible agritourism event for your farm

• Interview with SCIGBA member, Wendy Palmer of Imperial Farm

• Goats & Mead

March – Conservation Breeding / Genetic Diversity Preservation

• Introduction to Conservation Breeding

• Interview with Dr. Sponenberg on Conservation Breeding

April – Milk/Dairy

May –Conservation Grazing & Land Reclamation

June – Agritourism / Education / Outreach

July - Draft/Pack Animals

August - Fiber

September – 4H & FFA (Youth Month)

October – Goat Meat

November - Hides, Bones, & Other Value Adds

December – The Gift of Giving