About the Author

Kate Johnson

Kate Johnson raises dairy goats at www.briargatefarm, runs a cheesemaking school at www.theartofcheese.com and is an active volunteer with the Boulder County 4-H program. She’s also a member of the Colorado Dairy Goat Association and author of the book, Tiny Goat Big Cheese.
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Articles by Kate Johnson

Coeur de la Creme
March 22, 2023 · · Home Dairy

What better way to celebrate love than by making your sweetheart this decadent (yet surprisingly light) heart-shaped cheese dessert

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The Wide World of Popular Cheeses!
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

There are many popular cheeses out there but which is the most popular? And how many types of cheeses are there in the world, anyhow?

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Simple Goat Cheese Appetizers and Dessert
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Here are a few fun recipes for you to try and some delicious goat cheese appetizers and a dessert to put them in.

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The Truth About Coats for Goats!
November 27, 2022 · · Health

Those goat sweaters are cute, but do you really need them to keep goats warm in cold weather?

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Preparing for Kidding
November 22, 2022 · · Health

Your doe is pregnant. If you’re a newbie goat-owner, you may not know what’s in store. Here’s a primer to help you out a bit.

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Listeria Prevention for The Home Cheesemaker
November 2, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Thinking about listeria prevention might invoke paranoia and fear in many cheesemakers. By following these guidelines, as well as using good common sense, it is possible to avoid many of the possible problems.

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An Easy Guide to Cheese Aging Equipment
November 2, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Once you’ve mastered making soft and fresh cheeses, you may want to progress to pressed and aged cheeses. What kind of cheese aging equipment will you need?

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Want to Offer Goat Cheese for Sale?
November 2, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Many people who keep dairy goats would love to offer their goat cheese for sale. But how easy (and legal) is this to do?

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Managing CAE and CL in Goats
October 25, 2022 · · Health

CAE and CL in goats just might be on the top of the list of dreaded goat diseases. But if you’re new to goats or you’ve never heard of them, here is some useful information.

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Raising Baby Goats In Cold Weather
October 8, 2022 · · Health

When it comes to baby goats in cold weather, the important thing to remember is that they are not equipped for extreme temperatures.

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