Ben H
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Maine has two areas (Portland and Lewiston/Auburn) that have attracted a large community of muslims, mostly from Sudan and Somalia, a few from Iraq and other places. As I'm clearing some land and have some brushy fields I could bring back I have considered goats as there is a huge demand in the area. A Sudanese guy came by my farm and I've talked to him twice. He's really more interested in renting a place he can set up to do Halal slaughter. He said they can go down to Pennsylvania to the New Holland auction and buy goats ready to slaughter for $50 each. Now I'm not so sure if there is really a profitable market for raising goats. However, if I use them for land clearing, the feed cost would be virtually nothing if I kill them before winter. I printed off some of the state statutes and contact info for responsible persons at Maine Department of Ag, County Extension educator (he was involved with a feasibility study for a Halal plant). I learned a few things, first of all we always hear how Maine is known for its generous welfare programs. Well, without asking he confirmed it.
Mohammed told me the key to dealing with Muslims is taking EBT cards (electronic food stamps), he said he works but because he has so many kids the State pays him about $900 a month. Then he said that the community tells their family and immigrant friends around the country to move to Maine because our welfare programs are so good. He also told me how they feel that you are "disadvantaged" in America if you can't speak English, therefore they tend to live in close proximity with each other.
Then he told me a little about the Halal. You have to bind the legs together and a few guys hold the animal down. They face towards Mecca (East) and the throat is cut. He said he grew up doing it and it doesn't bother him. He also mentioned that they believe in focusing your aggression on animals instead of people.
Mohammed told me the key to dealing with Muslims is taking EBT cards (electronic food stamps), he said he works but because he has so many kids the State pays him about $900 a month. Then he said that the community tells their family and immigrant friends around the country to move to Maine because our welfare programs are so good. He also told me how they feel that you are "disadvantaged" in America if you can't speak English, therefore they tend to live in close proximity with each other.
Then he told me a little about the Halal. You have to bind the legs together and a few guys hold the animal down. They face towards Mecca (East) and the throat is cut. He said he grew up doing it and it doesn't bother him. He also mentioned that they believe in focusing your aggression on animals instead of people.
,.. local butchers often have the ability to take them..
