Boots on the Ground for Better Goat Farming: Highlights from Our 6th Goat Farm Management Training Bootcamp

At Farming in Africa (FIA), we believe that real transformation in agriculture begins where it matters most — on the ground, with farmers. That philosophy came to life once again during our 6th Goat Farm Management Training Bootcamp, an intensive hands-on training organized by FiaKare, the training and capacity-building arm of FIA.

Despite heavy rains, the bootcamp proved to be a resounding success, drawing passionate participants from:

• Ghana

• Nigeria

• Liberia

• The United Kingdom

• And beyond!

Through a powerful blend of field-tested knowledge, practical education, and real-farm experience, the event once again demonstrated FIA’s commitment to empowering the livestock industry with the skills it needs to thrive.

A Practical Approach to Transforming Goat Farming

The bootcamp was designed to go beyond theory and immerse participants in the day-to-day realities of goat farming. Over the course of the program, attendees engaged in deep-dive sessions covering the full spectrum of goat production:

 Breeding and Genetics

• Understanding breed selection for different goals (meat, milk, dual-purpose)

• Improving genetic potential through strategic breeding programs

• Introduction to artificial insemination and recordkeeping for tracking performance

 Housing and Infrastructure

• Designing low-cost, durable, and scalable goat housing

• Optimizing space for animal welfare and disease prevention

• Best practices for sanitation and ventilation

 Feeding and Nutrition Strategies

• Formulating balanced rations for goats using locally available resources

• Using forage crops like Semanhyia Grass and hay to improve nutrition

• Strategies for dry season feeding and feed preservation

 Health Management

• Disease prevention through proactive management

• Vaccination protocols and parasite control

• Early disease detection and treatment approaches

 Business and Recordkeeping Essentials

• Building a profitable goat farming enterprise

• Cost management and budgeting

• Simple recordkeeping systems for tracking growth, reproduction, and financial performance
  

Tailored Learning Experiences for Every Farmer

Participants selected from four package options — Standard, Gold, Platinum, or Online — each offering tailored access to practical insights and personalized learning experiences.

Under the guidance of Farming in Africa’s dynamic team, led by Founder & CEO Fredrick Benneh Frimpong, every participant had the opportunity to interact directly with experienced trainers and learn from real-world farming systems at the Semanhyia Learning & Development Farm.

A Global Community of Changemakers

One of the most inspiring aspects of the bootcamp was its diversity. The energy, engagement, and commitment of this international cohort reinforced FIA’s core belief:

“When we train one farmer well, we impact an entire community.”

The shared experiences between participants from different countries fostered valuable peer-to-peer learning and sowed the seeds for future collaborations across Africa and beyond.

Building a Movement for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

At FIA, we know that building Africa’s livestock industry isn’t about technology or genetics alone — it’s about people. Through initiatives like our Goat Farm Management Training Bootcamps, we are empowering farmers with the practical skills they need to:

• Scale their businesses responsibly

• Improve animal welfare

• Increase profitability

• Contribute to food security and economic resilience in their communities

What’s Next? Be Part of the Movement!

Stay tuned for our next Goat Farm Management Bootcamp!

If you were part of this cohort, we’d love to hear from you — share your story and let the world know how this training is already transforming your goat farming journey.

Interested in joining our next session or bringing this training to your cooperative, school, or organization?

Contact us today to reserve your spot or explore partnership opportunities with FiaKare and Farming in Africa.

Together, we are building a livestock revolution — one trained farmer, one thriving community at a time.