Ever get tired of using the same store-bought hygiene products? Goat farmers across Wisconsin are going against the grain of chemical-laden goods to create locally-sourced, synthetic-free soaps.
According to the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association, Wisconsin remains the largest producer of fluid goat milk in the country. With the ability to produce milk on less resources than cows, goats are a low-maintenance alternative for small farms and families who rely on goat’s milk to craft their products.
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