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Hey I'm Samantha, most people call me Sam, Mom calls me Sammbalina (I was obsessed with Thumbalina when I was little). I have always been fascinated with the idea of living on a farm, and it is my dream to start a goat farm.I have finally moved onto my 17 acre property that i purchased back in January, and have been working like crazy to get it ready for Livestock. I have 3 goals for my farm, 1- goat milk products, 2- Work with local schools to promote 4-H and FFA programs, and 3-Work on the preservation of endangered livestock breeds.

I want to work with schools in my county, particularly the school I went to, because when I was in school they didn't do anything with FFA or 4-H. I didn't even know they existed until long after I graduated. Maybe if I had known about these programs I could have had an earlier start into farming, and it possibly could have influenced my parents decision in purchasing our current home.

My mom was my inspiration to start a goat farm. Actually, it was all her idea. She is allergic to cows' milk, and one day she jokingly said,"We should start a goat farm," and I'm running with it. My stepdad actually got into the farming mood, and started talking about getting cows and pigs. When I was looking into different cattle and pig breeds, I came across the Livestock Conservancy's website, and have had my eyes opened to the fact that there are several breeds out there that we are at risk of losing. I have decided that all of my livestock (except the goats because I fell in love with LaManchas a long time ago) will be from their lists. I am hoping to eventually work with Pineywoods cattle, Choctaw Hogs(if they are ever available to the public), Ossabaw Island Hogs, American Mammoth Jackstock, American Chinchilla and Silver Fox rabbits; Cayuga, Ancona and Magpie ducks; Cotton Patch and Roman Geese, and Royal Palm Turkeys. I have yet to narrow down my chicken selection, but will probably also work with several breeds. My mom also wants to get sheep, so I will let her decide on that breed.
Birthday
Dec 15, 1989 (Age: 34)
Location
Shelby County, AL
Current Herd Animal(s)
None, atm
Gender
Female
Occupation
Warehouse Associate

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Raising Quail, Silver Fox Rabbits, and Royal Palm Turkeys
ISO Houdan and Faverolle Chickens, Magpie and Aylesbury Ducks, Cotton Patch Geese
Planning Ossabaw Island Hogs, LaMancha Goats, and Mammoth Jackstock

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