The angora and mohair industry in the Northwest; also a full report and proceedings of the Northwest Angora Goat Association held in Portland, Oregon, January 4-7, 1911 . s can be made when one may raise thesame class of stock and produce the same gradeof mohair on land that is worthless for any otherpurpose. It is hoped that this publication will be ofbenefit to those who are in the Angora goatbusiness, to those who have such tracts of landssuch as are mentioned, and to those who desireto buy cheap lands and engage in a businessat once profitable and interesting. 5 THE ANGORA GOAT INDUSTRY IN
The angora and mohair industry in the Northwest; also a full report and proceedings of the Northwest Angora Goat Association held in Portland, Oregon, January 4-7, 1911 . s can be made when one may raise thesame class of stock and produce the same gradeof mohair on land that is worthless for any otherpurpose. It is hoped that this publication will be ofbenefit to those who are in the Angora goatbusiness, to those who have such tracts of landssuch as are mentioned, and to those who desireto buy cheap lands and engage in a businessat once profitable and interesting. 5 THE ANGORA GOAT INDUSTRY IN THE NORJHWEST In the perusal of the booklet the reader willfind information dealing with all phases of theindustry—the growing of stock, the productionof mohair, suggestions as to the utilization oflogged-off lands, and experiences of practicalmen who have been m the business for years. The time is coming and will soon be here whencheap lands will be hard to secure. At presentthere are cheap but rich lands awaiting the set-tler, and the Angora goat will be a prime factorin converting these now waste places into someof the most profitable lands of the Greetings IN presenting this booklet to the public theNorthwest Angora Goat Association doesso hoping that it will be read by interestedparties and particularly by those desiring infor-mation along these lines. The Angora industry in the Northwest isof great importance, but should be a muchgreater industry. Not only is there a field forparties to engage in the business exclusively andkeep large flocks, but there is a place for asmall flock on nearly every farm on the north-western coast. The common impression that the goat is hardto fence is erroneous, for while it is a greatclimber and will climb any slanting rail fence,it is no jumper and will not attempt to jumpan ordinary woven wire fence. The goats chief diet is largely made upfrom what would ordinarily not only go towaste, but would be a detriment to the farm,s
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