Hasn’t the Kentucky goat industry been largely dependant on tobacco settlement money?
Not at all. With limited financial support to date from tobacco settlement funds, Kentucky has propelled itself into a leading position in national goat production due to strong market demand and a commodity that “fits” with Kentucky Agriculture. Kentucky is the envy of other tobacco producing states due to its progressive programs such as the Goat and Sheep Diversification Model Program. Goat production is a statewide agricultural enterprise with over 100 counties participating in the Goat and Sheep Diversification Model Program.
