Kimberly Barnes breaks apart alfalfa hay while feeding her goats. She’s a 4-H member whos also president of her Tehachapi chapter of the Future Farmers of America. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
One of Barnes’ goats really goes for the alfalfa pellets. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Barnes milks one of her goats in the barn at her home. For five years, shes been up before the sun, milking and feeding the animals before school. The same chores are waiting for her in the evening. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Barnes carries a bucket of goat milk. She drinks the milk raw and makes cheese, but doesnt sell it. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
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In Barnes’ bedroom are some of the banners and ribbons she’s received for her prize-winning goats. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
