Developing and Implementing a Plan for Marketing
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Transcript Developing and Implementing a Plan for Marketing
Marketing Goats and Goat
Products
by
Robert Spencer
Agribusiness Management & Marketing Specialist
Small Farmers Outreach Program
Alabama A & M University
Statistics
In 1977 there were 35,000 goats slaughtered in
the U. S.
By 1998 those numbers had risen to 450,000
U. S. producers are unable to meet the
demand!
Australia and New Zealand are the largest
suppliers of goat meat to the U.S.
Rules
Have reasonable expectations.
Research is essential.
Learn from Mistakes
# 1 Rule in Making Mistakes
If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not trying
hard enough!
Think About It
Goat farming is a relatively new enterprise
in the U.S.
It is not a trend like Emus and some other
forms of alternative agriculture, the market
is already established.
Little research has been done on goats and
marketing goats.
Developing Specifics
Dairy Goats?
Breeder Market or
Producer Market?
Both?
Identify markets?
What size
operation?
Develop a
Marketing plan
Meat Goats?
Breeder Market or
Producer Market?
Both?
Identify markets?
What size
operation?
Develop a
Marketing Plan
Dairy Goats Vs. Meat Goats
Producer Market
Dairy Goat
Milk or Cheese?
Must have a dairy
license
Start-up costs are
high
Other options
Soap
Start-up costs are
minimal
It’s fun
Meat Goats
Start-up cost are
reasonable
Demand
established and
continues to
increase.
Processed or Live?
Processing facilities
are far away
Market Potential
Meat Goats
#1 meat consumed
in the world
Demand exceeds
production
Ethnic
Demographics
Market is not
limited to large
cities.
Demand is year
round
Be Creative
Organic
Dairy Goat
Milk
Cheese
Soap
Ethnic
Meat Goat
Know Advantages
of Products
Value Added
Live
Whole
Processed
Know your
Demographics
Know How to meet
their needs.
Market Identification
Identify and Cultivate Target Clientele
Dairy Goat
Dairy
Lactose
Intolerant
Diabetic
Ulcers
Gourmet
Consumers
Fancy cheeses
Fudge
Soaps
Skin Care
Meat Goat
Health Aspects
Low Fat
High in
Nutrition
Ethnic Populations
Muslims
Buddhists
Hispanics
Caribbean
Africans
Consumer Preferences
Muslims, Middle Easterners, Buddhists, &
Etc..
Often live or at least with heads on
Younger goats, 6 months to a year old
Hispanics
Primarily live but will take processed
Prefer younger goat but don’t mind older
ones
Consumer Preferences (cont)
Caribbean
Prefer older bucks with head on
Goat Curry
Goat head soup
Africans
Prefer Live
Prefer older bucks (4 - 5 yrs.)
Seasonal Demands
Muslims & Etc.
Hispanics
Summer
Caribbean
October - Easter
Fall - Winter
Africans
Anytime
Consumers will buy
anytime of the year
because they enjoy
Chevon or Cabrito.
Production
You raise the goats, sell them to a buyer,
they process them, and it ends up in a meat
market.
You can expect anywhere from $.80 to
$1.50 per pound.
Simple and profits are marginal (Like most
agricultural enterprises).
Direct Marketing
Direct marketing your product.
The consumer comes to your farm
You take the goat to a processor (USDA
inspected) and the consumer picks it up
when it is ready.
Locate processing facility convenient for
clientele (USDA or non-USDA).
Direct Marketing should put more profits
in your pocket.
Keys to Enjoying the Goat
Business
Develop herd and health management plans
Develop resources of information on goat
health maintenance
Develop a working relationship with more
experienced goat farmers (for advice)
Goats can be fun!
Thank you for your time!
Robert Spencer
Agribusiness Management & Marketing Specialist
Alabama A & M University
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (931) 937-7779
Mail: P.O. Box 58
Normal, AL 35762