NEWS & PRESS

There’s a lot we love about goats. They’re cute. They’re friendly. And they happen to make great neighbors. But did you know goats play an important part in our community? And they even have a place in Montgomery, TX history? In other words, you go, goats. 

Meet Monty, Montgomery’s original town goat

Over a hundred years ago, Montgomery, TX, had an unexpected guest: a wayward goat had strolled into town and was welcomed with open arms. The locals treated him to water from the well, food from their stores — even a cold beer from the saloon. “Monty” quickly became a town favorite, and today that same neighborly spirit lives on at Two Step Farm. Here, goats will also be some of our most beloved residents (though let’s steer clear of giving them beer).

Groundbreaking? More like goatbreaking

Goats have had a special place at Two Step Farm since day one. Instead of a traditional suits-and-shovels groundbreaking, we kicked up our heels at a first-of-its-kind goatbreaking. Friends, neighbors and community members celebrated as a herd of 450 goats munched on acres and acres of overgrown brush throughout the property. It wasn’t just adorable, it was a sustainable way to start Two Step Farm off on the right foot. (Or, should we say, hoof?) Watch the Goatbreaking video now.

What’s great about goat-scaping

Unlike traditional methods of clearing the land that rely on heavy machinery or chemicals, our goats ate their way through noxious weeds while helping regenerate the soil with all-natural fertilizer. (That’s right, good old-fashioned goat poop.) The environmental benefits of this process are many: goat-scaping reduces the need for fuel-powered equipment, eliminates the use of pesticides, prevents erosion and so much more. 

Goats are our spirit animal

With a free-roaming nature and joyful resilience, goats perfectly embody the spirit of Texas — and Two Step Farm. Case in point, our beloved goat, Brownie. A dog raised her so she acts like one, too — loyal, playful and always eager to follow a friendly face. But don’t let that fool you: she’s not scared to headbutt her way through any challenge if necessary.

The Two Step Farm goat barn, opening next fall

Now that the land is cleared, we’ll be building homes of all kinds — including a goat barn where residents and visitors can meet our goats in person. Look forward to paying them a visit in fall 2025.

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