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Abstract:
North Carolina farmers are raising goats for food. A cooperative, formed by Franklin County goat farmers, promotes raising and selling this new health food. While it may be a new food to Americans, goat meat is popular among many ethnic cultures residing in North Carolina, including Hispanic, Middle and Far Eastern. The co-op currently has 77 members in Franklin and surrounding counties and markets nationwide.
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A group of North Carolina goat meat farmers formed the Franklin County Goat Producers’ Co-op to promote raising and selling goat products. Goat meat, also called chevon and cabrito in Spanish, appeals to the diverse ethnic population that is growing in North Carolina.