Family transforms farm with growing goose business
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Heidi and Christoph Hebesberger of Nußbach, Austria, began raising geese 27 years ago as a way to supplement their farm income.
Initially starting with 50 geese, the couple expanded their flock as demand grew, eventually reaching around 1300 birds. They discovered the animals offered more than just meat, and began utilizing the feathers and down to create high-quality bedding. The Hebesbergers’ farm has become a successful business and a passion project.
They now lead both the Traunviertel and Austrian Weidegans organizations, which represent 24 farms raising over 10,000 geese in the Traunviertel region. These geese are raised for 18 to 24 weeks and fed with pasture forage and grain. The couple values the loyalty of their customers, including local restaurants, who have consistently purchased geese from the same farms for years. Heidi Hebesberger emphasizes that the geese are not just a source of income for her family, but a heartfelt endeavor.
