Ranchocabra

Ranchocabra raises Oberhasli, Alpine, mini Oberhasli, mini Alpine and Nigerian dwarf goats in Cedar Mountain, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville. Anita Arnold has been breeding dairy goats for several years and holds membership in the American Dairy Goat Association, with routine health testing for CAE, CL and Johne’s disease. The herd lives on pasture and in well-ventilated barns where young goats are socialized daily and receive balanced diets from local forage and supplements.

Ranchocabra operates from a former homestead that has grown into a family farm, and clients often remark on the friendly temperaments and strong milking lines of the goats. The farm follows sustainable practices, rotating pastures and minimizing stress through gentle handling to support both animal well-being and milk quality. Anita emphasizes transparency by sharing health records and pedigree details with prospective owners. The goats excel in small-scale dairy operations and artisan cheese programs, reflecting attention to functional traits.