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Meet the farm sustainably raising dairy goats in Guatemala [Video]

Lácteos Pachioj is a family run goat farm in which a rambunctious flock grazes on native plants along mountainside paddocks. The farm implements nature friendly grazing techniques that promote holistic and sustainable production of goat milk, cheeses, and yogurts. Isabel uses traditional farming techniques to reverse land degradation and ensure the sustainability of her operation. With its WCK grant, Lácteos Pachioj improved the entire production process. In the field, Isabel installed fencing to prevent her goats from grazing on neighboring farmland while also allowing her to rotate the flock between several paddocks. This is complimented by a new water collection and irrigation system to maintain the paddocks during the dry season. In the creamery, Isabel installed a pasteurizer and refrigerators to cut down production time and allow for higher output. To share her knowledge, Isabel built an agritourism center to host cooking classes that showcase the farm’s products. __ Launched …

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