The benefits of agricultural diversity

Goat and sheep production have been a long-standing tradition in Central Texas. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
Goat and sheep production have been a long-standing tradition in Central Texas. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Lampasas County has a rich history of livestock production, including raising sheep and goats. While not often mentioned, sheep and goats have played a significant role in the county’s agricultural development and economic history.

These small ruminants are important in Lampasas County’s history because of their grazing habits; the area’s terrain and climate; productivity increases and market deman…