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About hopebuilding

I have always been interested in what works in terms of locally-led sustainable development, and I have seen it in action in different parts of the world. I believe that if people can read or see what others have done elsewhere, it will inspire them to try something similar for themselves. I hope you enjoy the 400+ stories.

Fencing the goats with a smartphone

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George’s Mill Farm in northern Virginia is an eighth-generation seasonal goat dairy that produces cheese, gelato, caramel, soap, fudge from goat milk, and pork. 

While the family of Sam Kroiz has been on the land since the 1750’s, Sam and his wife Molly definitely are keeping up with the times. In fact, they’re probably ahead of the times.

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