We need your support before April 17th!

Ingham Country residents, if you support this issue, please write to your county commissioner today!

Commissioner Todd Tennis will be presenting a revised draft of the urban dairy goat ordinance to the Law & Courts Committee of the Board of County Commissioners on April 17, 2014.

We need your support now! Please email or write your commissioners to let  them know that you support urban dairy goats in Ingham County. Visit our Show Your Support page to find your commissioner and to get help with writing your letter.

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What happended in 2013

The issue of urban dairy goats was back before the Ingham County Animal Control Advisory Board at their meeting on January 29, 2013, which received some local press. Commissioner Todd Tennis decided to prepare a draft ordinance for the March 25th meeting.

The Animal Control Advisory Board recommended Commissioner Tennis' draft ordinance at their meeting on March 25, 2013.

This group met several times between April - December 2013 to discuss revisions to the draft ordinance, including minimum space for goats, how to manage waste, requiring at least two goats, and exempting goats under 12 weeks of age from minimum numbers of goats allowed.

Pro-Goat Argument 18: Goats are cute, smart, and interactive

Let's face it. Goats are pretty darn cute. You can even train them to do tricks. You can even teach them to walk on a leash, just like a dog. Wouldn't it be fun to take your goat for a walk around the neighborhood?


Here's a great quote from Little Homestead in the City's blog:

"Why do you have goats?  They are great companions (cleaner, quieter and more "useful" than dogs - they sleep all night!) and are a valuable addition to the homestead. Why? Well, we like to refer to them as natural composters and fertilizer machines. Sure beats an nondescript compost bin - these cute gals are fun and functional.   Such animals have their function and place in such urban eco-system (or "urban permaculture" enviroment)"