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with ADGA updating NG and milk record from the past 6 years, we thought we need to remind people what is involved when it comes to milk records! What does milk test day look like? Whats owner sampler mean? How can we get our goats on test? Find out as Jon and Danielle are joined by Jessica Bell of Split Creek Farm to discuss how she survives milk test day on her dairy and many helpful insights about milk testing and production records!
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With Fair season here, many people's herds are hitting shows that may include extended stays. With those longer stays, it increases the chance of your herd catching something. So what happens when they get home and everything gets sick? How can we help them recover, what are some things we need in our arsenal? Find out as we discuss with Dr. Melanie Richards owner of Bluebird Cfreek Farm!
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This week Danielle and Jon discuss how once the medallions and awards are given out, the effect and trends it causes within the breeds. How can it help or hurt a breeding program and how can it change your plans? Listen in as they discuss
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The goats are ready for the big dance and are either already on their way or are getting ready to load up for Nationals! Jon and Danielle sit down with the final consigners of their awesome goats that will be in this year's spotlight sale. We've saved the best for last, listen in! first we visit with the Pierce's to discuss Crooked Wall Farm Saucy Minx then we talk with Casey Prochniak about her special Alpine Can-ter Vine RTH Rival and finally the dynamic duo Nichole Nadeau and Robin Danielle join us to talk about your next obsession, Rustic Woods Secret Obsession
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In this episode Jon and Danielle are busy prepping for Nationals so you're going to want to sit down and listen to another awesome Toggenburg buck's breeders talk about him as he's consigned to the ADGA Spotlight Sale. Taylor Ridge Spitty's Beach Bum looks to be no bum when it comes to general appearance and should be no slouch when helping his lucky breeder create the next generation of greatness in their barn!
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We're making a pit stop to talk about those lovely long eared goats everyone loves, Nubians! Holly Buroker of Hoanbu Dairy Goats has two lovely consignments in this year's Spotlight Sale *B Hoanbu LL Kasanova and Hoanbu Stat Keeper of the Stars these are some impressive goats you're going to want to hear about
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The road to Massachusetts is hitting its mid-point with an awesome Alpine and Nigerian Dwarf Goat that you just won't want to miss out on hearing about! They both have the who's who in their respective breeds and truly deserve to be in this sale! So listen in to hear about Alpine Harmody SMT Hatkiva's Misiba and Nigerian Winning Streak F StartUrEngine
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In this episode we highlight two special Oberhasli offered in this year's spotlight sale, Ober-Boerd Nox a pedigree packed with power and prestige and a milking two year old Ober-Boerd T Vesi. Listen in as friend of the show Dr. Kirt Schnipke talks about what makes these animals worth spending the big bucks on!
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In this episode we highlight a special Toggenburg buck Woods River Relentless Taxxman and a really cool Alpine doe that just so happens to be the offspring of Spotlight Sales of the past LL Farms Titans Laufney
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This episode we highlight and awesome Saanen doe kid and an equally awesome Nigerian Dwarf Buck Kid! Garret Moorse of Moorse G Goats and Stacey Collins of Haymaker Farm talk about their Spotlight Sale Consignments in this year's sale!
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It's that time of year where Ringside connects with the consigners of the Spotlight Sale to talk about their awesome goats! In this episode we're joined by Levi Campbell of Panacea Dairy Goats and Heidi Vanderloop of Idle-a-Wile/Lymett Farms and Ed Jodlowski of Kickapoo Dairy Goats to talk about the animals they consigned to this year's Spotlight Sale being held at the 2026 ADGA National Show
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As the Spotlight warms up for the big stage in a couple weeks, we are starting to highlight the anials consigned for the Spotlight Sale. Before we start talking pedigrees, lets talk about a Spotlight Sale Success story. Who better than Randy and Mary Adamson who's spotlight sale purchase helped propel their herd to the next level!
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This week Jon and Danielle are joined by ADGA Youth Rep Miru Kunst to talk about how she finds success raising dairy goats in a more suburban setting and limited acreage.
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Today we handed the mic over to one of this year's ADGA youth representatives to talk about what she had on her mind and she didn't dissapoint. This week we are joined with Addy Wille to talk about advocacy in the dairy goat industry. What we're doing well and what we could improve upon. Listen in as we discuss how Jon's RBF isn't helping the industry.
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For Mother's Day Danielle and Jon talk to the Mother of all show prep, Tierney Kain of Hillaire Farm of Scott's Circle aka Jon's awesome and better half! Tierney is on the show to talk about how she preps for a show from weeks out the days before and the day of! Jon and Danielle talk about prepping the goats but this is more for the creature comforts to make show day easier on the goats and humans
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We all know that the Nigerian Dwarf breed is a power house of a breed in sheer number alone but also quality. But how diverse are the genetics within the herd? What happens if the breed is pigeon holed genetically and theres nowhere to turn? How do we as breeders preserve ND genetics? Find out on this episode of Ringside featuring guest Tyler Ramirez
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This week Jon and Danielle discuss the end of kidding season for them. How did it go? How can they improve? What did they learn? Why does Jon's audio stink (the laptop decided to record his audio not the fancy microphone).
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Listen in as Danielle and Jon break down who won their kidding season bet! This episode is about being able to decipher if your goat is hitting the norm as far as body condition and growth.
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Let's go on a side quest today and discuss how we should be evaluating keeper kids from this year's kid crop! But what if you have Nigerian Dwarf goats? What if you have standards? Do we evaluate them differently? Luckily for you we invited Erica and Jackson Noble to discuss how they evaluate their amazing kids from their 3G Nigerian Dwarf herd and their J&M Hideaway Herd!
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You've survived the gauntlet of kidding season, congrats! But will you survive the gauntlet of tire kickers, scammers and bad homes for your baby goats? In this episode Danielle and Jon point out the red flags to be wary of when it comes to Buyers! You won't want to miss this one!
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As baby goats are hitting the ground and the days get longer and warmer, goat producers start thinking about preventing coccidia in their new junior goats. What is coccidia and how do we prevent it? Listen in as Dr. Casey Neal, clinical assistant Professor of farm animal medicine and surgery at the University of Tennessee weighs in on the subject!
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When the baby goats hit the ground all around the country that usually means people are spending money! They see new kids or adult animals up for grabs that they absolutely have to have... but do they? Listen to this week's episode for some red flags you should watch out for so you don't buy your next cull!
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It's kidding season for most dairy goat producers in the United States right now. It's a time of year where all of us are anxious and hopeful that everything turns out ok. The reality is producers can be met with easy to very difficult situations when it comes to kidding. This week Danielle and Jon welcome Dr. Lauren Acton to talk about the different presentations during kidding and how to approach them. You won't want to miss this episode!
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This week Danielle and Jon explore Bodywork for dairy goats. What is it? How does it work and when do your goats possibly need some work done? If your goat needs hands on work Donna Lavery is the one to get in touch with. Find out why on this episode of Ringside!
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This week Jon and Danielle take Hot Button Topics from the listeners and their own hot button ideas and weigh in on them. Does buck hoarding hurt your program? How easy is it to flood the market with your genetics? Does Convention need to be bigger? Can you really catch em all in pokemon? Find out on this episode!
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It's kidding season and the barn is in full chaos at every turn. This week on Ringside, we're diving into extended lactations, what they are, why more producers are considering it and whether they truly make sense for a commercial herd. We're joined by Hannah Sessions of Blue Ledge Farm to break down her commercial herd study with Holly Menguc on extended lactations. How did it impact milk production, labor demands and what surprised them most once they committed to it. What makes Holly and Hannah's experience different is that they imported and used European genetics through the Goat Improvement Company to create replacement does with genetics that are used for just that, extended lactations and production. This episode is very interesting and something anyone whether on the commercial side or show/hobby side could consider for the future.
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This week Danielle and Jon sit with Ringside alum Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats to talk about ligaments and attachments of goat udders. What makes a good udder and how does each part aid or hurt in supoorting an udder? Dr. Kirt Schnipke is not only a master breeder of dairy goats but he also works on human bodies on his off the farm job as a physical therapist!
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As kidding season is starting to unfold for the majority of goat breeders in the country, we are starting to see all those premature goat kid care questions on the internet. How do I care for a kid born 10 days early? This kid was born a fourth the size as it's littermate! My goat is starting to kid early what do I do? Lucky for you Ashley Clement-Clark is on this week's episode to give you that wonderful advice and know how to help you give those premature kids the best shot at surviving!
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This week Danielle and Jon talk about the death of the influencer! Well.. kind of? They talk about those hard questions and decisions breeders need to ask themselves that the answer of can truly impact their herds for years to come! Do I really need to keep that buck? Do I need to purchase a semen tank? Does that Carhartt jacket need to be replaced with something with less holes? Listen in as the gang discusses those hard questions.
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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Katie Jackson to explain the difference between off-lable/extra label, legal and illegal drugs in the dairy goat world. What some of them are and what dairy goat producers can do to make sure they are doing the right thing.
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With the redistricting proposal set to be talked about on 1/24 we sat down with Dan Greene (ADGA President) to talk about what the proposal is, how it will effect the membership if passed and what all is entailed. Listen in to what has been setting the ADGA district pages ablaze as of late and find out why!
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This week Danielle and Jon review their goals they set for themselves and their herds for 2025. Did they exceed them or did Jon still leave Diet Coke cans laying around everywhere? After they review their successes they set a new standard for their goats and themselves for 2026! Are their goals attainable or are they as horribly made as Jon's hot ham salad sandwiches? Listen in and find out!
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It's Ringside's 300th Episode and to celebrate Danielle and Jon talk about the journey, Jon put together a little mantage and they kick off the celebration to talk to Krista Senn-Meyers of Kastdemur's Dairy Goats to discuss what it takes to improve each generation of goat and how she never waivers!
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This week is for the bucks! What value do we hold them at? Does it change for individula breeds? Find out this week as we get the Oberhasli, Nubian, Saanen and Nigerian Dwarf perspective as Jon and Danielle are joined by Emily DiMichele of Drewem Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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On this episode Danielle and Jon scour the internet for present ideas for your favorite goat person in your life! Do they need new clippers? A fancy milk machine? Collars? We have you covered! go to Ringside to find the list online!
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It's the annual event you've been waiting for! It's time for Danielle and Jon to read reddit stories about goats (and thanksgiving) and judge the poster on if they are in the wrong or not. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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One of the biggest hot button topics in dairy goat land especially on social media the past few weeks after convention has been congenital myotonia or CM. CM is the gene that can effect a nigerian dwarf by making them show signs of stiff legged or even fainting when spooked. Don't be spooked by this gene though, be educated in this week's episode of Ringside featuring Stephanie Trout of Three Hearts Farm and Starbound Nigerian Dwarfs!
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Jon and Danielle return to talk to you the listener about this year's Annual Convention. How their one day experience went and the news from the board meeting. Has the ADGA Annual Convention run it's course and it's time to lay it to rest? Or is it as vibrant and popular and well attended as ever? Listen in to find out why that last sentence is absolutely ridiculous
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This week you listen in as Danielle and Jon interview Thanh Duong of CA Blackberry's and Joseph Larson of Harmody Dairy Goats as they talk about some of the things they focus on to keep their herds above average in the show ring and milk bucket! It was a fun time guiding this conversation at the 2025 ADGA Annual Convention!
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This week Jon and Danielle are live in Danvers Mass to talk about semen collecting for the purpose of using down the road or preserving semen of those good bucks from years past.
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Have you ever tried to talk to a breeder about their genetics and what they like and don't like about them? Tried to purchase one of their best only to get left on read? How about the secrets about how they get their does to look so good in the ring but they only say we feed them every day and milk them as well.... well its time we push the Gatekeepers aside and bust down the gates to get to those coveted "secrets of the industry"
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This week Jon turns the tables on Danielle and continue their Breeding Season Playbook series by asking Danielle how she approaches breeding season and how she decides what doe gets what buck and what breeding could produce her next junior herd sire.
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This week Danielle turns the tables on Jon and interviews him asking him how he approaches breeding season and what measures he takes to breed the best Oberhasli he can. Before that, find out who the bigger Swifty is as Jon and Danielle discuss The Life of a Showgirl in this week's "what we're listening to"
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This week Danielle and Jon continue to crack open the breeding season playbook by welcoming Paul Fox of Foxwood Dairy Goats to talk about how he attacks breeding season to create those pairings that could possibly result in a touchdown or maybe a field goal and hopefully not a punt! listen in as your faithful hosts ask Paul the questions you may be afraid to ask!
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Jon and Danielle finally have a second to decompress and reflect on Ringside's first Repro Day on the Farm and it was hopefully a successful one! They are joined by Dr. Melissa Holahan and Dr. Melanie Richards to talk about how the weekend went for them and the people attending the event!
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This week Jon and Danielle sit with Garrett Moorse to uncover his strategy to get his does bred. What kind of planning takes place, how much does he rely on repro work outside live cover and what kind of strategy does he use based on age of animals? Find out his answers to these questions and more on this week's Ringside!
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In this episode Danielle and Jon discuss how they prepare for the next show season before breeding season even begins? How do they try to put their goat's best hoof forward to succeed in the ring in 2026? Find out on this episode of Ringside!
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Jon and Danielle saw a post a few months ago by Dan Greene highlighting his daughter Katelyn's capstone project from University and when we saw what her project was regarding we knew we wanted to pick her brain on it. Listen in as Katelyn talks about the correlation of linear traits, the show ring and milk pail. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Danielle and Jon are back from their podcast vacation and get right into things with their favorite Dutchess County Fair moments.
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Breeding season is ocming fast and Ringside is taking the action out of the studio and straight onto the farm! In this special episode, Jon and Danielle share all the details about Ringside's Repro Day on the Farm, happening September 20th 2025. A first of it's kind event where you can bring your does, tap into top tier bucks and walk away with your breeding season off to a winning start. We'll cover how the day will run, what you need to bring and why this might just be the easiest (and most fun) way to secure the next generation of champions for your herd. Spots are limited so tune in get the scoop and make sure your does have a date with destiny.
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This week Jon and Danielle recap the ADGA National Show. Why was Danielle so invested in the oberhasli show? Why did Jon watch the nubian show? Listen in as Jon adresses the terrible crotch goblins that ran amuck at the show and hear why Danielle liked the venue!
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We all feel it...the exhaustion that follows a long show day. Most call it a show hangover... what remedies do Danielle and Jon use to remedy a bad show hangover? Is it naps? Massage appointments? More showing? Listen in to this episode and find out!
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Jon and Danielle wrap up the spotlight sale interviews with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski to talk about Taylor Ridge JC Fire Santa Fe their gorgeous Toggenburg doe kid and then they talk about a handsome lamancha buck J-Haven's JT TheGreat Gats-bee
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This episode the crew sits with Scott Bice to talk about Saanen doe kid Vineyard View Yuzu Kapi'olani and Alpine buck kid Redwood Hills Titan Bounty who he and sister Jennifer consigned into this year's spotlight sale. Join in to hear what makes Kapi'olani so royal and why the bounty is endless with bounty!
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Join Jon and Danielle as they interview more ADGA Spotlight Sale consigners. They talk about the purebred Toggenburg with Evie Harry, the LaMancha breeders trio with Trinity Smith and the Oberhasli with TeCoa Stroda.
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join Jon and Danielle as they sit down with Renee Wolf (Wolfivan Ranch) Sarah Martin (Kenzie's Dairy Goats) and Lacey Yates (Raising Arrow Nubians) to talk about their ADGA Spotlight Sale Consignments
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On this week's first spotlight sale special episode we welcome Thanh Duong of CA Blackberrys. A wonderful herd and family who raise nationally recognized nubians and nigerians. Thanh sits down with us to talk about their nubian buck kid in the spotlight sale CA Blackberry's CM Isomalt then we sit down with Sarah Martin to talk about her recorded grade lamancha type doe kid in the sale Kenzie's FIF Dixie
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We're heading to Nationals to spotlight the animals consigned to the spotlight sale!
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After being declared dead last fall, the ADGA Spotlight Sale is back and it's rising with style! This week, we're joined by Joseph Larson co-char of the Spotlight Sale committee and breeder of one of this year's featured bucks, a Toggenburg named Michael Scott? We dive into what led to the sale's cancellation in 2024, how the committee brought it back to 2025 and what changes breeders can expect this year, We then dive into what makes Michael Scott so special and why he'll make any Togg breeder dig into their pockets looking for big bills to spend.
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This ones for the robots! We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of course
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This Dairy Goat Awareness Week special episode is all about making goats accessible and how DaNelle does it! How does she educate the masses, how hard has she been bitten by the show bug and is she ready to retire from YouTube? Listen in to find out!
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This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected?
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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke for a deep dive into the tough decisions that shape a successful breeding program. Kirt shares his approach to selecting promising kids, knowing when to refresh your does lines, and how to evaluate bucks with a critical eye. We talk about the emotional side of culling, why moving on from even good animals can be necessary, and how sending quality stock to new herds can strengthen the breed overall. Whether you're making cuts or keeping with conviction this episode is all about making meaningful choices that move your herd forward.
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It's Dairy Goat Awareness Week and we're putting the future in focus. This special episode, Jon and Danielle sit down with ADGA Youth Representative Belle Duong to talk about what it means to be a young leader in the dairy goat world. Belle shares her journey in the industry, how youth programs are shaping the next generation of breeders, and what she's doing to promote dairy goats.
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In this week's episode of Ringside, we're diving deep into the feed scoop... literally! While Jon and Danielle may not raise Nigerians themselves, they knew just who to call for expert insight, Beth Williams of Tucker Farm- Moon Station Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As one of the top breeders in the country, Beth joins us to break down how to feed Nigerian Dwarfs for peak performance in the milk pail and show ring. From prepping for that first local show to maintaining that champion bloom all season long, we're talking nutrition strategies, conditioning tips and the feeding mistakes you'll want to avoid. Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just getting started this episode is filled with practical advice to help your goats shine in the spotlight.
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Every breeder hits that fort in the road where they have decisions to make, will they continue to just meet the bare minimum or will they go the extra mile to make their herd great?
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Whether you're brand new to the goat show scene or a seasoned exhibitor, there's one thing we all need to bring to the ring, RESPECT. In this episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle dive into the unspoken rules of dairy goat show etiquette. Fro touching other people's animals s(don't) to ringside trash talk, we're laying it all out with a ix of humor, real talk and a little tough love.
We share our biggest show ring pet peeves, the small courtesies that make a big difference and how to be the kind of exhibitor people actually want to show next to each other. Whether you've broken these rules or have been the victim of them, we've all got something to learn.
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In this episode Dr. Anne Jones of Latte Da Dairy in Texas joins Danielle and Jon to talk about clinical and subclinical mastitis. They talk about how it effects the udder, how to care for the udder and how to test and treat mastitis.
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Now that kidding season is finished with the Ringside hosts, show season has quickly become the focus. Listen in as Danielle and Jon talk about their first two weeks of showing their goats and how they did. Listen in as jon rants about current things in the industry that bother him.
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This week Jon and Danielle turn on their milk machines with Jason Porter and discuss the in's and out's of milk machines. The daily care and upkeep to keep your machine working correctly, simple tips to make life easier with your milk machine and insights on how it should be running. If you're looking into getting a new machine or just want some pointers, this episode is for you. In the market for a new machine? Ringside has you covered! If you make a purchase on the Capralite website you can receive 5% off your order using code RINGSIDE5!
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This week Danielle and Jon talk about being burned out and how exhaustion and lack of passion can lead to issues and how simple things can make life on the farm easier every day.
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This week Jon, Danielle and Tyler of Casa Ram Dairy Goats sit down and talk about the results of their lap ai session now that the kids are born. Find out who found success, what they would do differently and if they'd consider doing it in the future.
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In part 2 of our "Raising Kids Right" series, we're diving into the daily care and practices that help turn those adorable babies into thriving future champions, We cover everything from preventing and managing coccidia, to bottle feeding techniques, introducing hay and grain and creating a safe and healthy barn environment for your kids.
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Raising a champion dairy goat starts long before they step into the show ring. It begins the moment that kid hits the ground. In this episode of Ringside we're kicking off part one of our deep dive into raising kids the right way. From evaluating newborns for show potential to setting them up for success with proper handling. We're covering everything you need to know about those crucial early months of that kid's life.
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In this episode of Ringside, we sit down with Seth Loudenbeck of Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats LLC to explore the future of the dairy industry. From emerging trends to the challenges and innovations shaping the field. Seth shares valuable insights on where the industry is headed, Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just curious about the evolving commercial side of the dairy goat world, this episode offers a fascinating look at what's next to come.
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Kidding season is full of surprises- some wonderful, some downright stressful! In this episode of Ringside, we're joined by Briana Desfosses to talk about everything from textbook deliveries to the most challenging dystocias. We discuss the signs of trouble, when to intervene, and how to handle mispresentations, breech births, and stuck kids. Whether you're a seasoned breeder or experiencing your first kidding season, this episode is packed with expert advice, real life stories, and practical tips to help you navigate the highs and lows of kidding.
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Online sales are a new concept to the dairy goat world. Last year, Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski started "the keeper pen sale" to help move dairy goats to the current century. This year they hold their 2nd keeper pen sale with numerous breeders from across the country, offering up the best genetics they can for the sale. Find out what drove the Jodlowski's to start the sale and how they curate it to hopefully offer something for anyone looking for their next keeper.
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This week the Ringside Crew talks about emerging trends in the dairy goat industry that the listeners should be aware of. Some of them for the better and some for the worse... tune in and you decide if you agree with their take on Industry trends you need to know!
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Once goat kids start to hit the ground across the country, everyone seems to switch gears to buying or selling goats. There are ways to keep everyone happy during those transactions and today Ringside is here to help you figure out the etiquette behind buying and selling goats.
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In this episode, we're diving deep into the breeding program at Wolfivan Ranch with Renne Wolf. Known for her impressive herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Renee has rapidly built a reputation for excellence in the world of dairy goats. From developing a successful breeding stategy to earning accolades at a national level, Renee shares the secrets behind her herd's success.
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When goats aren't milking and they're main focus is growing kids and staving off the cold, some farmers have a hard time balancing how to keep everyone in good shape. Jon and Danielle are joined by Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm to discuss balancing nutrition so your goats can remain fit without growing huge kids and bigger bellies.
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Let's go shopping! That's right, Danielle and Jon are filling everyone in on whats in their kidding boxes and what they keep on hand when the magic of kidding season starts! Find our kidding supply lister on our website!
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This week Jon is flying solo and decides to take a deep dive into ADGA Genetics with guest Gene Dershewitz! They don't just talk about the program itself, but they talk about utilizing certain features like searching for type and how to read the reliability of a buck.
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This week Danielle and Jon discuss how they prep their does, their facilities and their lives for kidding season. Seriously, they talk about everything from clipping udders, prepping your milk machine to making sure you have enough towels. This is the episode where we talk everything kidding season prep!
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After a much-needed break for the Holidays, your faithful hosts return and are joined by Ed Cavanagh to discuss how things are done in Canada when it comes to dairy goats. Find out what makes Canadian dairy goats so special and the challenges breeders face every day to be creative and mindful of their breeding.
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This week Danielle and Jon reflect on the 2024 season and the goals they had set. They think about the coming year and what they'd like to accomplish!
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Do you take deposits when people put reservations on your goats? Do you make your buyers pay for health testing? Is it really that big of a deal if Jon's Spotify Unwrapped called him a Swifty? Find out on this episode of Ringside as we unwrap the policies, philosophies and practices of some breeders.
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This week Danielle and Jon weigh in on a few reddit stories that need to be judged! One story the AITA author yelled at her boyfriend for selling buck rags, another wanted to start a creamery verses a goat yoga minded sibling. We hear about sheep? And a AITA for kicking out a roommate? Tune in to year 3 of Ringside getting judgy!
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It's buck collection day and Jon and Danielle sit down with CryoCaprine owner Levi Campbell and assistant Jake Bradford to talk about the collection process and the do's and don'ts along the way. Schedule your stop with CryoCaprine today!
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what's it like to have a large herd? How about medium or small? Theres a different perspective for everyone based on herd size and purpose. Today Ringside is joined by fellow goat podcasters Cameron and Laura from Goat Gab. Listen in as the collab of the century (in the dairy goat world at least) unfolds and they all weigh in on the topic at hand.
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Let's go on an adventure!! Today the Ringside crew with Tyler and Maeve in tow hit the road to Tufts to laparoscopic ai their goats. Find out how the trip went, why dunkin is for the birds (unless they sponsor us) and how the goats looked at time of the AI.
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This week we are joined by pioneer award winner Karyl Dronen of the newly crowned historic herd Body Shops. Karyl has bred some of the most influential oberhasli in the breed and some pretty special nigerian dwarf goats as well. She is one of the newest recipients of the Pioneer award handed out by ADGA and her herd name was set in the history books as a historic herd as well this year. Listen in to her life experiences the cherry pie days and so much more.
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With the ADGA Annual Convention having come to an end, Jon and Danielle weigh in on the news coming from Wisconsin. Is Spotlight Sale dead? Should it ever come back from the grave? Find out this week on Ringside!
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Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination is a wonderful tool to breed your does to that special or rare or low-quality semen you have in your tank. Listen in to how the process works with the what's, the whys and the how's. Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM talks us through the entire process from start to end. If you were ever considering lap ai for your goats, this is the episode for you.
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The ADGA Convention is fast approaching and Jon and Danielle wrap up their Spotlight Special episodes with the lamancha doe and oberhasli buck in this year's sale. Listen in as they talk to Nichole Nadeau and Robin Daniel about their special doe and see why the gang thinks you need both Jill's buck and the Oberhasli doe in the sale!
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On this Spotlight Special Episode of Ringside, we are highlighting two amazing does. The first is a saanen Spinning Spider Just Dance, a very fancy saanen with a lot of power and dairy strength behind her. The Second is a Toggenburg doe that is equally amazing. She's so correct and so amazing and she's Royal Cedars Cocoa Kisses who has earned herself purple and gold ribbons this year as a kid and has WONDERFUL animals behind her with udders breeders would k*ll for! You won't want to miss this episode with Cullen Owen and Melanie Fergason!
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This episode we focus on American Oberhasli doe Harmody Thobi Sahara consigned by Joseph Larson and Nigerian Dwarf buck Urban Acres W-KB Fire Whiskey consigned by Jena Williams. Learn what makes these goats special and the power behind their pedigrees.
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If you breed sables and want to add amazing genetics, this is the episode for you because you're going to want to invest in these Sables!
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On this special Spotlight Sale episode, Danielle and Jon interview the Thompson girls of the Legendairy and Kara Kahl herds. Find out what makes their Toggenburg and Alpine does that are in the sale so special by tuning in now!
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We're gearing up for the ADGA Spotlight Sale held in a couple weeks in Geneva Wisconsin at the ADGA Annual Convention. On this episode we talk to Dane Greene of Greenehaven Farms about his special nubian spotlight doe DKGH EV ENDGAME'S NEW ERA. This doe is a perfect blend of new and older genetics that Dan and family have been cultivating for 25 years. Listen in as we shine the spotlight on this special doe.
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As we've been saying for the past couple weeks, AI can be a wonderful tool to use on your herd to advance the genetics in your barn. This week we're breaking down how to AI goats, what you need and the steps to take to complete the task. If you're looking into dipping your toes into the process this is the episode for you!
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this week Jon and Danielle reach into their tanks and figure out the whats and the whys they choose certain bucks to breed their does. Do you really need to utilize AI? How does it benefit your herd? Find out now
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Breeding season is in the air and with that we are thinking about doing some exciting artificial inseminations on our goats for the next kidding season! But you need a tank to keep those swimmers cold, so what do you get and how do you care for it is there do's and don'ts to care for your semen tank? That's where Bio-Genic's Elise Lohrer comes in. Listen in as Elise drops some knowledge on everyone about the care for your semen tank and the what's and why's and how's.
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This week Jon tells a sad story about his doe Theia and Danielle helps provide some thought on the season. Both reflect on their show season and how they use that time to try to get better for next year.
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On this episode of Ringside we sit with Sally Graybill of Owl-Ridge Dairy Goats to talk about how/when she knew it was time to retire from goats, the impact she's left on all her sponsor kids in 4H throughout the years and what's next for her in the years to come! Sally and Dave have done so much for the local dairy goat community and it's about time the entire dairy goat world knows about it!
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Open up your opportunities and join the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Association at the Vennago County fairgrounds in Franklin PA on September 28th and 29th. The AI clinic will give you the opportunity to learn hands on with your own does bringing genetics from far away right to your fingertips. The clinic is being put on by an accredited trainer through Bio Genics.
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We always give you ADGA news, well today we are joined by ADGA's current president Dr. Ed Jodlowski to give us the update we all want and need from ADGA. want to know about when shows will be entered? Appraisal scores? Guernsey registrations? We got you boo boo and so much more. You will want to hear what the ADGA President has to say!
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This week Jon and Danielle break down their Linear Appraisal experience and what they learned at their session.
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Ever want to listen to live music with goats? How about celebrating a birthday with goats? Bridesmaid party? School event at a dairy? The list goes on and on! Some say you can listen to Elvis play in front of Big Foot at Noble Springs Dairy because on top of awesome cheese and goat kid cuddling there's so much more for the farm to offer its customers. Dustin and Justyne Noble do an amazing job educating the public through agritourism and running their dairy on a daily basis. Listen in as they explain what makes their farm feel that much more alive!
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The crew is finally back together after a long ADGA National show week. One host met Gandolf at the door of entry and he said "you shall not pass" the other had a week only dreams are made of. It's easy to joke about getting turned away from a National show now, but rest assured it isn't an ideal situation and it makes your faithful hosts wonder if vet check is a perfect situation. Listen in as Jon and Danielle unpack the week and discuss the ups and downs of the National show.
The ADGA National Show is days away and Danielle, Jon, Kathy Kelley and Katelyn Foley try to figure out if Arby's is a good pit stop along the way and if they should be hitting that panic button yet or not. See everyone at Nationals! Drive safe!
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Have you thought about going to the National show but don't know what the Louisville facility is like? You're in luck, Jon and Danielle are joined by Karen Smith to talk about the ADGA National show and what to expect. Jon even made a plee to get crocs as acceptable shoes in the ring, find out if he was successful.
This week like many we're coming up with our final list(s) for what we need for nationals and things to think about. We're joined by the master list maker Tierney Kain. If you need help packing this is the episode for you.
We're wrapping up dairy goat awareness week with Alice Kain. Find out what makes her tick and what it takes to be her favorite goat.
To wrap up DGAW we invited Craig Koopman to discuss running his dairy with his brother while having great success in the show ring! Does he breed differently to win in the ring? Find out on this episode
Dairy Goat Awareness Week trudges on and in this episode you will hear from community members as they discuss what defining moments made their herd.
Today we vent about the things our goats do to drive us nuts... do they do it on purpose? Who knows but it's time to talk about the things that make us crazy! What drives you nuts?
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Listen in the this dairy goat awareness week special as we talk to Cody from the Foggy Bottoms Boys about agvocacy and his farm!
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Happy Dairy Goat Awareness Week! Danielle and Jon kick off this awesome week by welcoming ADGA's youth Rep Kenzie Burton!
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After a few weeks of show their goats, Danielle and Jon talk about their show strings and how they feel you can use a different show string of goats from week to week to optimize success. Listen in as the crew breaks it down.
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It's Spring and we're in the thick of show season. We need to blow off some steam... how better than to kick up our heels and take part in a fun game of "would you rather"? Listen in to rear udder or fore udder? Big buck or small buck? Edward or Jacob? You get the idea! So if you're ready for some laughs and thought-provoking questions, this is another wonderful episode to download. Make sure you rate our podcast on your favorite platform!
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You're breeding 20 first fresheners and you don't know who to keep kids out of... how about none? How about you breed them to a boer buck (meat buck) and you sell the kids as market wethers or for freezer camp. Enter Lisa Hamm-Begley to talk about how she utilizes boer bucks in her breeding program to sell market wethers.
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On this episode of Ringside Jon and Danielle open up their guidebooks to talk about the difference between defects and disqualifications and what are breed specifics and which ones are for all breeds.
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Are you preparing for your first show of the season? Or better yet, your first show every? Well, you're in luck! The Ringside crew is joined by Faith and Hope Hitch to talk about showmanship in the ring. No, not youth showmanship but showmanship for anyone looking to accel in the show ring.
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This week Danielle and Jon reflect on their herds, how far they've come and offer advice on how to stick to your goals and create a plan to create the ideal dairy goat without deviating. If you're trying to build consistency and a better goat this episode is right up your alley. PS we're still swifties.
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Have you ever wondered why some does freshen with really sticky colostrum while others its more liquid and runny? Is all colostrum created equal? Listen in as we discuss the science behind colostrum with Dr. Robert Van Saun DVM, MS, PhD from Penn State. We talk about the importance of colostrum for kids and the options if fresh colostrum isn't available. Dr. Robert Van Saun is an excellent resource and this is an episode any producer will find helpful.
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This week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden for the second part of his evaluating udders episode. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders.
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This week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders.
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This week we're breaking down the scorecard (in particular backs and rumps) with frequent guest of the show, Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats. Listen in as Kirt masterfully describes the ideal form and function of backs and rumps when it comes to dairy goats.
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This week Jon and Danielle talk about how their kidding season is going, changes needed to be made, potential bet names and the unfortunate disaster that occurred this past week at Wildhoof Acres!
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We like to have discussions that some people find hard to talk about here on Ringside and we definitely don't shy away from talking about the scary diseases like CAE, CL or Johnes. This week we bring in an expert, Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM to talk about these diseases and not only how to test for them but also why you should test for them. You can contact Dr. Holahan with follow up questions at Melissa.holahan@wsu.edu
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ADGA released the mid year meeting report for the executive committee and Jon and Danielle break it down. Someone may be losing the bet and you'll never guess who.
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This week Danielle and Jon celebrate episode 200 while recording live with some listeners! We had a lot of fun and want to thank everyone for joining and our awesome community who has supported us for 200 episodes!
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Have you ever seen a post about dairy goats on social media and thought "what the heck is a recorded grade and an experimental?" Don't worry, Jon and Danielle crack open their guidebooks to explain what the difference is. There are many nuances to what makes a grade and experimental and your faithful hosts are here to make it easier on you.
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The countdown is on, only a couple more weeks before kidding season commences for your fearless hosts. Tune in as Jon and Danielle share the items that they need for a successful kidding season complete with a list and links here.
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Throughout the country breeders are in the throes of kidding season or are preparing for it. Jon and Danielle are joined by Kelley Hines of Here Be Goats LaMancha and Nigerian Dairy Goats to talk about her experiences and success with dealing with ketosis
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We're thinking about kidding season this week on Ringside but guest Karlie Klingner was just lambing out hundreds of sheep in Ohio and is joining the Ringside crew to talk about her experience as an intern at Shroyer Show Stock. If you ever wanted to hear about an awesome club lamb operation or even hear a fun story about mister 305 himself, this is the episode for you.
This past fall Tyler Ramirez had quite the adventure when he attended the 2023 ADGA Annual Convention. He went in to gain his apprentice judges license and not only attained that but also left with a fairly expensive copilot. Find out how Tyler went from handling one of the 2023 ADGA spotlight sale consignments to bringing him home on this episode of Ringside!
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We asked and you the community answered. What hot button topics did the Ringside community want to discuss? So many chimed in we decided to make it two parts! Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those scorching topics you all wanted to hear about
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Christmas is here and Jon and Danielle have a lot to be thankful for. Ringside has had a wonderful year and its not only because of you the listener, but also our amazing guests. So, the gang throws together their favorite moments of the year. Listen in on this awesome compilation.
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It's every goat person's dream, having a cool milking parlor or cheese room or milk tank room or all of those in one... but have you ever thought about making one out of a shipping container? Brooke White of Don's Dairy Supply has and does just that. They custom make shipping containers to fit the needs of their customers. Find out how the process works from start to finish.
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It's December... if you're still breeding those hard to get bred does, this is the episode for you. The Ringside crew is joined by Levi Campbell, owner of CryoCaprine and co-owner of Panacea Dairy Goats. Levi has spent his life enjoying dairy goats on a national level and professionally with his career. If there's one person in the country to talk about identifying issues with does or bucks its Levi Campbell and you won't want to miss out on this episode!
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This week Danielle and Jon welcome Taylor Swift! Well Danielle rocked a Merry Swiftmas ugly sweater... does that count? Due to technical difficulties with our guest, Danielle and Jon shoot the breeze and talk about their favorite things... goats.
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Every year we at Ringside bring forth a list of items goat people may find helpful. This year we built an amazon affiliate program list listeners may find helpful and also a list of some small businesses listeners may want to support. We provide everything from heated water buckets to extension chords, show boxes and many other goat related stuff.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week we continue the tradition of reading Reddit stories and decide if the people that wrote them were the A-Holes or if they weren't. There's a few goat stories and a couple Thanksgiving stories to celebrate the Holiday! Travel safe everyone and enjoy!
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On this week's episode Danielle and Jon navigate the question of what makes a good farm page or social media page(s). It's not a cut and dry easy answer but they do their best to formulate what makes them happy when visiting a farm page.
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What means do you use to keep data about your herd? Do you use a napkin? Piece of paper and manilla folder? Do you use your phone, computer or maybe a rolladex? Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about the methods they use to keep data on their herd and where they store it.
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When breeding dairy goats, of course we all look at the unified scorecard as a guide... but what about those traits that aren't on the scorecard? The mean girls, the tiny teat does, the big eared swiss breed and everything else you can imagine. Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those traits they breed for that can't be quantified on the score card.
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After years and years of breeding dairy goats as a family, Wingwood Farm Ara D'Artagnan may be the perfect culmination of the Smith family's labor of love. Join us as Dr. Fauna Smith talks about her spotlight sale consignment D'Artagnan and discover what makes him so special.
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This pit stop on the road to Tulsa is brought to you by some heavy hitting Nigerian Dwarf breeders! Both of these Nigerians come from amazing genetics that anyone would be happy to add to their herd! You're going to have to fork over a lot of hard-earned money to be the winning bidder of these goats! The best part? They'd be well worth it! Listen in as Mark Weir and Renee Wolf talk about the Nigerian Dwarf Goats they have available in this year's ADGA Spotlight Sale.
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The ADGA Annual Convention is ready to launch next week! On this Spotlight Special Episode we highlight two awesome animals consigned in the sale. First up is Craig Koopman of Pleasent Grove Dairy Goats about his Alpine doe Jezicakes and he drops an absolutely awesome bit of information that any buyer would be excited to hear. We are then joined by Nancy Boling of Springwater Dairy Goats to talk about her nigerian doe that is in the sale as well!
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Every breeder that shows dairy goats has a dream of winning at the big dance with one of their animals at the ADGA National Show. Amanda and Jon Hanson did just that. What makes their win even cooler is the fact that they keep a smaller herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As if winning at the National Show with their doe Candy wasn't awesome enough, they also have a doe kid consigned to the ADGA Spotlight Sale in Tulsa later this month. Listen in to hear about the story of this dynamic duo and their herd.
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On this special ADGA Spotlight Sale episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle are joined by Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats to talk about her LaMancha Consignment for the sale. Jon is then joined by Evie Harry of Evie's Dairy Goats to talk about her Toggenburg consignment for the sale. These goats have powerful pedigrees and a potency that any herd could benefit from.
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If you're a Sable breeder or Nubian breeder you won't want to miss this detailed episode about Ed Jodlowski's (Kickapoo Valley Dairy Goats) and Jena Williams' (Urban Acres Farm) consignment animals for the ADGA spotlight sale. Find out what makes these animals so spectacular on this special episode of Ringside.
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Imagine having to make the difficult decision to make a terminal harvest of eggs on a once in a lifetime doe. Imagine that doe creating a beautiful buck named Tempo Aquila Frozen in Time ET. Imagine that you have to come to the realization that he'd further the breed in another herd. Dr. Acton did just that and not only is she happy to be doing so but she's stoic as they come! There's a lot of amazing animals in this boy's pedigree and she's offering him up on the big stage that is the ADGA Spotlight Sale!
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What an episode! Maybe that should read, "what was that episode"? Danielle and Jon look ahead to 2024 and breathe their goals for their herds into the stratosphere to hold themselves accountable. What kind of goals do you set for your future self to attain?
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A farm right on the Pacific Ocean sounds like a dream come true and our guest Kelli Foreman of Kodiak Goat Dairy of Kodiak, Alaska is living that dream every day. But being a dairy goat farmer and operating a creamery on a remote island in Alaska certainly comes with some challenges that most of us in the lower 48 wouldn’t even imagine! Enjoy today’s episode, which not only tells the story of where there is a will, there is a way but also the proof that dairy goats are addicting, amazing animals that can feed our communities and nourish our souls.
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All the cool kids are doing it! Breeders all across the country are getting ready for or are already breeding goats! Yep, it's breeding season. Listen in as Jon and Danielle give their thoughts on how to have a successful breeding season! It's the one time you have total control on where your program is going to go, so what's it going to be? Are you going to make big improvements on your herd or fall back?
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Jon is joined by Tyler Ramirez of Casa Ram Nigerians to discuss when to apply for a doe's AARP card or if that doe still has some life left in your program. When to breed em and when to let them out to pasture? Find out what Jon and Tyler think on this episode!
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This week Danielle and Jon sit ringside at the dutchess county fair, recapping their week and the fun they had along the way!
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The goat wives? Again?! YEP! We're talking with the goat wives today about how they decided to build a new barn to their liking and the process in doing so. We all want custom barns and these ladies did it! Listen in as they talk about why Sam hates chickens, Melissa loves their feeder system and why they'll miss the hot workers that built the barn.
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What happens when you go on an adventure to Redmond, Oregon to sell products at a booth and enjoy dairy goats for a week? If you said "buy two spotlight sale goats" you would have a lot in common with the goat wives of Michigan aka Sam Stokes and Melissa Holahan! Listen in as Danielle and Jon talk to the goat wives about their adventures in Redmond, their new purchases and we aren't talking just about goats here. Since you're reading this... does anyone need a puppy? Because the wives have them coming out their ears with their newest litter of rescues!
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Emily Morgan of Aiyana's Empire Dairy Goats has created opportunity after opportunity for herself. One may ask how and why and where those opportunities took her. Listen in as we talk to Emily about how she got started in dairy goats, where she wants to go and how asking a simple question to a breeder she admired, presented her with an opportunity of a lifetime at this years ADGA National Show.
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It's July... the weather is hot hot hot and this week Jon and Danielle talk about keeping your herd comfortable while dealing with the dog days of summer.
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After having their herd's scored, Danielle and Jon reflect on the session, their scores and future moves to improve their herds. Danielle is now a cat lady and Jon is as petty as ever, find out why and tune in this week of Ringside!
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Are you not attending the ADGA National Show this year in Redmond, Oregon but wish you were? Are you feeling that FOMO (feeling of missing out) like Jon and Danielle? Don't worry, Jason Peckham and Jennifer Funk bring you inside their cab as Danielle talks with them about their trip so far. Hop in the back seat as we go on a Road Trip this week on RINGSIDE!
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How much thought do you put into buying new goats for your herd? Is it a split decision or is it a methodical plan? Ashley Clement-Clark gives her insights on how she's found success in buying goats to improve her herd. If you're looking to add animals to your herd this is the episode for you!
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Are you terrible at clipping your goats? Do you want to get better at shaving udders? You are in luck! This week Tyler Ramirez of Casa Ram Nigerian Dwarfs gives his tips and tricks to clipping goats for the show ring. This is a fun interview you won't want to miss!
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With 7 days in a row of amazing content for the community, Jon and Danielle reflect back on the week. Jon and Danielle would also like to give their condolences to the Foster family who suffered a tragic loss this past weekend.
On today's final episode for dairy goat awareness week, Danielle is joined by Katelyn and Brendan Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company. This dynamic duo runs their small dairy/creamery in the Hudson Valley of New York. Find out how they fared in 2020 and how they've been able to pivot their business for success while still maintaining a show herd at the same time.
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Danielle and Jon carry on with Dairy Goat Awareness week with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM. Dr. Jackson is a large animal veterinarian with a focus in small ruminants. Take the time to listen to this episode as Dr. Jackson talks about parasite resistance, detecting a worm load using FAMANCHA and how to deal with parasites in your herd.
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To continue Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Jon is joined by Anne Peterson of Rosasharn Farm. Anne has been a Nigerian Dwarf Goat breeder since the breed's inception with AGS and ADGA. Anne was the breeder of ADGA's first senior national champion and reserve national champion. Find out about the history of the breed and why Anne has concerns regarding the breed's current trajectory and why breeding for the standard is important to her.
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Happy Dairy Goat Awareness Week! This episode is compiled of advice shared by various past and future guests of the show!
Sam & Melissa (the goat wives)
https://www.facebook.com/chubbeacresfarm
Don and Judy Hoy
https://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarm
Jill Pritchett
https://www.facebook.com/jhavenacres
Ashley Clement-Clark
https://www.facebook.com/ebfarmgoats
Dr. Angell
http://www.bentleyfarm.org/?fbclid=IwAR2_SgHKMFkctJunKXmwSsiljqaCeBsh9UjV8gIEUzPWmDuItBEYWoST_VE
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https://www.facebook.com/CasaRam
The Duong Family
https://www.facebook.com/CABlackberrys
Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to a national show? Want to go to the ADGA National Show in Redmond, Oregon in a few weeks? The National Show committee chair Karen Smith joins us to talk about the facility, the doe raffle and many other aspects of nationals.
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On today's special episode of Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines sits down with the crew as he shares another program he has put together regarding Linear Appraisal! What are your goals when it comes to scores you want your animals to achieve? No not the high 93 animal of your dreams, Mark takes it even deeper than that breaking down the unified scorecard and his ideal goals. You won't want to miss this episode.
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Are you an ADGA youth that has considered becoming a representative or wanted to know exactly what it takes? Are you a parent that wants to support your youth the best you can? Listen in as Caroline Warren, ADGA's youth rep joins the crew and talks about her road to becoming representative and listen to her passion as she talks about her favorite subject, dairy goats.
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Dairy Goat Awareness Week runs from June 10th through June 17th this year. Danielle and Jon have spent time with numerous guests getting ready for the occasion. All week long your Ringside hosts will be bringing you episodes featuring veterinarians, past appraisers, judges, the ADGA National Show committee chair, milk producers, the ADGA youth rep and various other breeders. Spend the week with us as we PROMOTE THE GOAT!
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Have you ever wondered what the ADGA Colorama Sale actually is? What goes into the sale? How to put a doe in the prestigious Colorama Sale? You're in luck! Jon and Danielle are joined by the colorama sale co-chair Sara Koehn-Walberg of Blissberry Dairy Goats to talk you through the entire process.
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With Memorial Day weekend showing behind them, Danielle and Jon catch the listeners up on what's happening on their farms and how their show day went at the GSDGA Spring Fling.
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With Memorial Day weekend showing behind them, Danielle and Jon catch the listeners up on what's happening on their farms and how their show day went at the GSDGA Spring Fling.
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This week Jon and Danielle are joined by advanced judge, appraiser and past breeder Bob Bartholomew. The trio talks about showing goats in the ring to their best potential. Have a doe that has a weak chine? Posty legs? Heavy shoulders? Find out the tricks of the trade to show them off without revealing their faults.
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This week as Jon and Danielle get ready for their first shows of the season, they talk about what is needed to take to a show and also how delicous sun baked sandwiches are on a hot day! Listen in and don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever app you use to listen to us each week.
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Have you ever thought about utilizing In Vitro Fertilization? Ever thought about collecting the eggs with friends and being lucky enough to have a friend offer some of their does as recips? Well top notch breeders are doing just that in the Pacific Northwest! Listen in as we talk to Stephanie Millburg Rovey about how she hosts other breeders on her dairy to collect ova cites from their does, create embryos and use recips to carry out those pregnancies to term if they're lucky. Roll the dice and listen in on our 150th episode as we talk about Stephanie's IVF parties!
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Have you started out with goats just for their milk and then fell in love with them and wanted to not only improve them but also get serious with your breeding program? So has DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'em & Reap. DaNelle has been raising goats for 14 years and in the last couple of years has decided to take advantage of performance programs to better her herd. Listen in to this week's episode to find out how she did just that.
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Lamanchas with roman noses, huge oberhasli, short eared nubians... why do these animals sit at the back of the lineup at a show? Why are they a poor representation of their breed? Find out as the Ringside hosts are joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke to weigh in on breed character and breed standards.
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Show season is here for some and approaching for many. Jon and Danielle are joined by Cade Cockburn of Cade's Lil Farm to discuss how they create a show string for the local club shows, fairs and nationals. Why is putting together a show string like calculus? Find out this week on Ringside!
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This week is all about balance. No, we aren't talking about a well balanced dairy goat. We're talking about balancing farming with your life and achieving the perfect zen to keep you happy, healthy and focused.
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So your does have had their kids, they're on the milk stand and they don't look their best, what do you do? Fear not, Danielle and Jon give their tips and tricks on how to turn the winter blues into spring flowers. How do they get their does to bounce back after kidding? Find out on this episode of Ringside!
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How do you market animals you're selling? Does word of mouth work best or do you use social media etc. to reach a wider audience. In Marketing Kids Part 2 Jon and Danielle expand on the topic and how they market those extra kids.
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A lot happened in ADGA land this past week and Danielle and Jon are here to help you navigate the postal ballots that were voted on or to be voted on. They both give their opinions on the matters at hand to help make the ballots more palatable. Afterwards, the crew starts part 1 of marketing kids and goats successfully.
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This week Danielle, Jon and special guest Jill Pritchett of J-Haven Acres discuss the age old question... should you sell that buck kid as a future herd sire or should he go as a wether or for meat. They also talk about what to look for in a future herd sire that you may be purchasing.
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Have you ever had your forage (hay) tested before? Why not? This week the crew is joined by returning guest, Laura Keiser of Four Seasons Farm Dairy Goats and Account and Marketing Manager at Dairyland Laboratories Inc. where they test your feed and hay to quantify the values of your feed. If you've tested or thought about testing your hay, this is the episode for you!
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kidding season has begun for Jon and is approaching for Danielle. Like most of the dairy goat breeders in the country, kidding season is still on our minds so we're going to talk about it. Listen in as your hosts discuss how many kids they'll be retaining, who's on the chopping block and why Jon looks like a kardashian! You won't want to miss it!
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Do all buck kids deserve to keep their manhood? Do you disbud your own kids? Do you let the doe clean off the kids? These are all questions asked throughout kidding season and Jon and Danielle are here to weigh in on them!
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During kidding season many of us have concerns for our does and subsequent kids. Dystocia, Ketosis, Milk Fever. There are many obstacles that can cause a poor kidding season. Listen in as Dr. Angell of Bentley Veterinary Services eases your mind by giving pointers on how to have a successful kidding season.
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You'll notice a trend with the show lately. Building a type. Thats because creating a type competitive in the parlor and show ring is the key to success and Don and Judi Hoy of Lucky*Star Farm are some of the best in the country at doing so. Find out how that black with tan or chocolate trim lamancha look came to be their moniker. They both share insight on how they created their type, fun stories and fond memories in this episode!
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Every year when you're feeding kids, daily chores or any other projects, at some point you think "how can I make this easier on myself". This episode Jon and Danielle think just that and voice out their operational changes to make life easier for this coming year. Whether it's gates that need better latches or a multi goat stand, listen in to how they are going to make those changes.
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When you're asked what herd is one of the longest standing herds in the ADGA, one of the first herds to come to mind is Redwood Hill Farm! This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Jennifer Bice of Redwood Hill Farm. Listen to this episode for the history book as Jennifer tells some stories and drops some knowledge.
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This week Danielle is joined by Sara Koehn-Walberg owner of Blissberry Dairy Goats to talk about their use and experiences with Embryo Transfers and In Vitro Fertilization. Sara has been using these techniques since the beginning so ya know it's an episode filled with a lot of hands-on knowledge and expertise.
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Jon and Danielle take the opportunity this week to delve into the thought of what it would be like to leave a herd and start your own on your terms. Well.... Emily DiMichele did just that. For her second appearance on the show, Danielle and Jon ask her important questions when starting a new herd and Emily graciously let them know what her experience was like. This is another great episode you won't want to miss.
Drewem Dairy Goats
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Danielle and Jon ring in the new year by setting goals. Every program should make attainable goals to meet every year to keep their program productive. Listen in as they benchmark this year, next year and five years down the road for not only their programs but also the podcast!
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This week, we continue with part 2 of the culling series with Grace Toy and Dr. Kirt Schnipke! Kirt and Grace talk about culling bucks and proving them out, which is easier, General appearance or mammary systems and so on. You won't want to miss this episode if you're serious about culling. This is THE resource you've been waiting for!
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The Ringside crew has had episodes about culling, but in part 1 of this 2 part series, they'll be going even more in depth. Listen in as Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farma and Dr. Kirt Schnipke weigh in on how they decide which animals get to stay and which ones get to go!!
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With the holiday season here, the Ringside team helps you navigate items that your favorite goat person may have on their wish list! Whether it's a small item, big item, gift baskets or experiences, we have you covered.
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Having trouble with the ADGA Scorecard to evaluate your goats? Not a problem! This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Trinity Malmanis of Goat-San Dairy Goats, who also happens to be the chair of the type committee with ADGA. She'll go through the sections of the scorecard and help you navigate the ins and outs of the scorecard!
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Have you thought about adding an ultrasound machine to your goat tool kit? Need tips on how to do it better? Don't know where to find a good one or even where to start? Don't worry! On this episode Raina Gover has you covered. Listen in as she gives tips and tricks and everything in between to help be successful at ultrasounding your goats!
Wine Valley Farm
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On this week's episode the gang reads some stories from the internet that are almost too crazy to believe. Listen in as Danielle and Jon weigh in on these insanely funny stories!
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Jon and Danielle are joined by Sam Stokes and Dr. Melissa Holahan of Chubb E Acres Farm LLC. Find out about these personable and dynamic ladies as they talk about their passion for their herd, mobile vet consulting business, 4H club, buying spotlight sale animals and everything in between! You won't want to miss this excellent episode!!
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This week Danielle and Jon hash out some of those topics that cause debate! Since it's breeding season for most breeders, as such they focus on topics encompassing the boys (and girls) of fall! check out Ringside's new merch at https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch/p/im-discussing-goats-tumbler
This week is all about a family and their successes in and out of the ring with their dairy goats!! Meet Thanh, Liz, Winny and Belle Duong of CA Blackberry's herd of Nubians and Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Listen in as we discuss their National Champion, Showmanship in gas station parking lots, amazing DJing skills and everything in between. This family is the epitome of how raising goats as a family should be. You won't want to miss it!
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This week Danielle and Jon don't hold back discussing serious topics from the 2022 Annual Convention in Syracuse NY. They discuss how their weeks went and what topics at the Board of Directors meeting got their hearts racing!
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This week Danielle and Jon are recording live from the 2022 ADGA Annual Convention in Syracuse NY. They sit down with the crowd to interview John Hall aka Farmer John of Beekman 1802. Find out how he helped the Beekman Boys with producing the milk for their products and some fun reality tv stories!
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Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says so and so animal is from their best doe/dam line? Do you know what makes a strong dam line? Listen in on what Danielle and Jon think best describes what a strong dam line is to them and if they think they have it in their respective herds.
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It's here, the finale of the Spotlight Sale extravaganza! We saved three awesome interviews for last. You won't want to miss this one!!
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It's here, the finale of the Spotlight Sale extravaganza! We saved three awesome interviews for last. You won't want to miss this one!!
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Fall has arrived! Bucks are in rut the leaves are changing which means one thing... well many things.. but in this particular instance it means the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding some beautiful animals to your herd? Listen in as Jon and Danielle discuss lots 8-10 with their owners.
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Fall has arrived and with it the smell of bucks in rut, the changing of the leaves, that must mean the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding a new animal of amazing quality to your herd? You might want to listen in as we talk to the owners of Lot 1-7 animals of the 2022 Spotlight Sale!
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Fall has arrived and with it the smell of bucks in rut, the changing of the leaves, that must mean the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding a new animal of amazing quality to your herd? You might want to listen in as we talk to the owners of Lot 1-7 animals of the 2022 Spotlight Sale!
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We don't count dairy goats in our barn... either does Carly Santangelo of Bellhurst Dairy Goats! Listen in as Danielle and Jon learn about Carly's story with her herd. Buying goats from historic herds and making them her own. We also learn about Carly's spotlight sale animal Roeburn's Andreas Moet! You won't want to miss this episode.
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Danielle and Jon are joined by ADGA Genetic's creator Gene Dershewitz. Gene, a long time French Alpine breeder of the herd name Missdee's tells them about his herd, the history of ADGA genetics and the program's useful tools! You won't want to miss this episode.,
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Danielle and Jon think about preparedness. Are you prepared for emergency situations? Listen in as they discuss simple ideas to be prepared and share a story from a listener about an active shooter incident they had at their county fair.
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Danielle and Jon sit penside after a week long stay at their county fair! sit down with them and hear about the drink of the night, a successful show week and more!!
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This week Jon and Danielle dive into how they make breeding decisions. They use some of their animals as examples.
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Have you finished your breeding schedule for your herd? Do you know who you're breeding this year? Need some insight on how others choose which does get bred? Well tune in and find out the how's and why's that Danielle and Jon use to breed their animals.
What are the steps to get a pending champion in your barn? Find out this week as Danielle and Jon explain how it works and explain why you're seeing more pending champions in the ring than you have before.
Need tips on how to photograph your goats to show them off in their best light? Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm joins us to give her tips to get those great pictures. Grace has been the photographer of NAILE and many local shows.
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This week's episode is brought to you by the number 9,000. Danielle and Jon weigh on and current ADGA issues. Once the dust settles, they move into their topic, Skills needed to be a successful dairy goat farmer.
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On this episode, Jon and Danielle are joined by Ashley Clement-Clark of Exponential Blessings Farm and Heidi Krol of Stonecoat Farm Anatolians to talk about Livestock Guardian Dogs. Heidi who has been breeding Anatolians for 23 years and mentor of Ashley Clement-Clark breaks down what makes a good working dog and if your farm is capable of using one.
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This week Danielle and Jon discuss ADGA news. Once past the craziness they focus on the main topic which is Input/Output. What does that mean? Well tune in and find out!
After a long week in Harrisburg PA, Danielle and Jon sit down to reflect on their week at the ADGA National Show.
This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Dr. Fauna Smith of Wingwood Farm. Fauna is not only a veterinarian but she is also the committee chair of ADGA's Genetic Advancement committee. She graciously joined your hosts to talk about DNA testing, Genetic testing and everything in between.
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To finish out Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Danielle and Jon go over Jon's wife Tierney's list of things you'll need for shows that are multiple days. Whether it's a two day show or week long show, this list will have you covered. Pink boxers cost how much?!!
National Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues! Have you ever wondered how some herds get their names? Every herd has its story, and every name is different than the next. Find out from some past guests on how they got their herd names.
Day 3 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week is focused on Youth in the Dairy Goat World. Our guest Alicia Bohren is the ADGA Youth Representative this year and is telling some fun stories in her time as a youth in ADGA and also what she's learned along the way and what the ADGA youth programs have to offer!
Day 2 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues with Ringside's 100th episode! Jon and Danielle asked the community to submit questions to be answered and boy did the community bring some fun questions and some doozies too! Thank you everyone for being a part of this awesome community. Nothing but love from us!
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Danielle and Jon sit down with Sandra Coffman co-owner of Split Creek Farm to talk about AGvocacy. Why is it important to educate the public about agriculture and farming? Find out how Sandra bridges the gap of agriculture to the public this week!
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With Showmanship competitions on the horizon, we bring back Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats to discuss ways to propel yourself to the front of the class. The doctor is in and we're ready to learn about becoming a master showman!
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This week, Jon and Danielle review their kidding seasons. Things learned, successes, failures and everything in between. Tune in this week and find out what the next couple weeks will look like for the show!
The ADGA National Show is right around the corner! It's time for a discussion on how to prepare your animals, yourself, and everything in between! Who better than Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats? Trinity has many National Show accolades under her belt including National Champions, class winner etc. If you plan to attend a national show with your animals, you won't want to miss this episode.
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This week Jon and Danielle cover some ADGA news, BUT the real Hot Button issues are discussed in the topic of this episode. Ugly bucks vs. pretty bucks, using over height bucks, pulling animals from a show after they earn a dry leg or finish permanent championship. It gets a little heated or controversial on this episode. Just know, everyone is entitled to have their own opinions on any topic, these just happen to be some of ours.
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How do you choose which doe kids or buck kids should be retained each year? Danielle and Jon discuss that very topic and you might be surprised by their answers!
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This week Danielle and Jon want to talk about the ADGA Judges Pre- Training Conferences, Training Conferences. Who better than the Co-Chairs of the committee Anna Thompson Hadjik and Emily Thompson? They're also joined by Ashley Scheel as she is coordinating the conference in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. The event takes place June 17-19 follow the links for more information. Tune in as this panel of knowledge reveal what goes into a judges' conference. Do you think you've got what it takes?
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We travel to Australia this week, ok not really but Danielle and Jon sit down with Kylie Hopkins and Alex Berry who call Australia home. Alex and Kylie have significantly improved their own herds by utilizing genetic from the US by importing semen and embryos. Find out on this episode the process they take and how it's helping shape herds in Australia.
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Jon and Danielle are back and there's been a lot going on on their individual farms since the last time you heard about them. Join the dynamic duo as they also talk about the ins and outs of milk testing. How to sign up, what all those crazy codes mean and everything in between.
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We all know this guest and if you don't, you'll wish that you do. Dan Laney is a judge for the ADGA and has judged on the National level. He has bred many successful dairy goats and has taken on his very own passion project with Worldwide Goat Project Nepal. Tune in as Jon and Danielle have the pleasure to hear Dan's story about how he got into dairy goats and how his project is changing lives across the globe!
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On this episode, Danielle and Jon sit down with Marissa Ames, Editorial Director for Ogden Publications and Editor of Goat Journal. Listen in as Marissa weighs in on certain topics regarding the magazine and talks about her beloved San Clemente goats!
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Danielle and Jon had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Emily DiMichele this week. Emily is the manager of the Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines herd in Florida. Listen in as this young lady flexes her knowledge about everything goats and how she and Donna Lavery (Owner of Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines) breed some of the most consistent and lovely Nigerians in the country!
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It's the time of year when everyone is buying goats and trying to find a way to get them home! Danielle and Jon are joined by Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation where he explains how the transportation business works and how he gets the job done with A+ service!
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This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm. Changes were made to the scorecard so they decide to break it down for everyone. Jon starts kidding season today so we discuss some hard kiddings and fun stories of the past. Danielle and Jon announce their podcast website while recording for Grace to see!
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This week Danielle and Jon welcome Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines. Mark discusses his "40 trifecta" the measurements of the mammary system regarding Linear Appraisal scores that create the ideal udder. Thank you Mark Baden for coming on to the show. Listeners won't want to miss this episode.
With kidding season already occurring for some and right around the corner for others, Danielle and Jon share their tips to make kidding season more bearable. Hint, it may involve wine.
This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Stephanie Millberg Rovey of Grande Ronde Dairy. Find out how Stephanie got her commercial dairy going and her successes at the 2021 ADGA National Show!
Danielle and Jon are like flava flav circa flava of love this week by giving their insight on each breed, pros and cons. Find out if their opinions align with yours. This week is also the first episode with Nate's Feed Bag segment. you won't want to miss it!
On this episode, Jon and Danielle take the podcast to the vet with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM. Dr. Katie is a large animal vet who specializes in small ruminants. Dr. Katie breeds Oberhasli and Experimental goats and is a licensed ADGA judge! We ask Dr. Katie some questions regarding health, worming, and feeding of goats. You won't want to miss this episode!
This week Jon is joined by his new co-host. They discuss ADGA news and events. Listen in as the new co-host is introduced to you the listener and find out about their background in dairy goats!
This week's topic may come as a shock, but sometimes the best decisions are the ones that are the toughest
This week Jon is joined by his wife Tierney Kain to discuss their anticipations for 2022. Join them as they discuss ADGA news, quarantine, coming up kidding season and show season!
The guys have gotten quite a few questions about how to take your herd to the next level in the show ring. Nate and Jon discuss how they've been able to make decisions that resulted in success in the show ring.
This week the guys reach into the feed bag and answer a tough question. They also talk about lessons they have learned from past kidding seasons, good and bad.
Do you have a goat person you need to buy a special present for? Need idea's for your own wish list? The guys have you covered as they dream up some present idea's for that special dairy goat enthusiast in your life.
DaNelle Wolford of the youtube channel Weed Em & Reap attended her first ADGA Convention this year! DaNelle took full advantage of convention taking multiple classes and workshops to expand her education of dairy goats! Tune in on this one! DaNelle is always a pleasure to have on! We have linked DaNelle's blog about convention and the class notes here in the description!
this week the guys reach into the feed bag to answer a hot button question. Breeding season is still going on in some herds and Jon and Nate are no different. It can be frustrating, tune in as the guys weigh in on the wind being taken out of their sails due to an extended breeding season.
This week the guys explore the benefits of using pack goats and how Marc Warnke got his start and climbed to the summit of the sport with his pack goats!http://www.packgoats.com
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Ever wonder how judges deal with seeing other dairy goats on their assignments and then return home to compare their animals to them? Want a judge's perspective? We have it this week as the guys are joined by Ashley Scheel of A-K Acres!
This week the boys are excited to talk about the ADGA National Convention in Tucson, Arizona. What a great week for ADGA to get back to normal with the ever so coveted spotlight sale and BOD meeting among all the awesome workshops. Tune in!
Thinking about adding a new milk machine to your parlor? Jason Porter co-owner of Capralite may have the products for you.. Find out how Jason and his wife got started in Capralite and where they plan to take it.
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Sometimes it's refreshing to hear the perspective of someone new to anything you do. This week we did just that by welcoming Brett Armstrong of Padgett Brook Farm to pick his brain on how his first year of breeding dairy goats and showing them has gone.
Predator's can be a real issue on any farm, whether you're in the suburbs or way out in the boonies, predators are a thing. What do the guys do to curb predators on their farm? Find out this week!
Many have asked for Don George and Terri Sines to come back on the show explain how they grow their goats to the best of their potential. This week we have guest speaker Don George on the show to do just that! Don't miss this informational episode!
What is the threshold a breeder should have for breeding junior goats under a year of age? Find out this week as the guys describe what works best for them and what they see works for other breeders across the country.
The guys welcome Kirt Schnipke from Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats as they explore the purpose of using "Old Dead Guys" (bucks from the past via artificial insemination) instead of bucks that are currently living. Kirt, Nate and Jon then discuss what their parameters are for a buck to be collected in their herds.
On this episode Jon is joined by guest host Danielle Carolei as they discuss putting in reservations for new goats and what to ask and look for when doing so.
What an exciting episode the guys have for you this week. Jon and Nate welcome Joan Stump of Stump Hollow Farm. Joan not only breeds beautiful Guernsey goats, but she was also one of the cavaliers that helped get Guernseys recognized by the ADGA. Listen in as we learn more about the breed and Joan's history with them.
How do you try to prevent any ick that can be caught from one goat to the next when exhibiting at shows? Find out this week as the guys talk about preventative measures to try to keep biosecurity intact when exhibiting at numerous shows throughout the year
The guys dig into the Feed Bag and make a topic out of a thought provoking question. "how do you remain patient with your breeding program if your animals aren't performing well in the show ring?" Jon and Nate try their best to answer this question as best they can.
Jon welcome's wife Tierney this week as they recap their week at their county fair and give some pointers on how to make exhibiting at a county fair easier.
Do you ever get to a point through the year where you feel burnt out? Don't worry, you're not alone. Listen in as Nate and Jon talk about burn out and what they do when they get burnt out from dairy goat farming.
This week Jon and Nate introduce a new segment called the Feed Bag where the guys answer a couple questions from listeners that have written in. The main topic for this episode is what a Proven buck is in the guy's minds. Everyone has their own idea of what a proven buck is, hear what the guys think about it.
This week Nate and Cohost Danielle Carolei welcome Grace Toy to discuss how they start planning their breeding schedules/pairings/breeding season.
The ADGA National Show has concluded, Nate and Jon recap the week, read off the breed winners for the junior and senior show and talk about plans for next year in Harrisburg PA!
This episode marks the one year anniversary of the podcast! Jon and Nate celebrate by discussing going to a show or bust! Really this episode is a back and forth between the guys reminiscing about the year they've had and wishing they were at the ADGA National Show this week! Thank You everyone for tuning in every week with us, without you it would be just two guys recording their conversations with nobody to listen.
The guys relax and recap their weekend at the Progressive Dairy Goat Club Champagne Classic. Nate and Jon talk about ADGA news, Oberhasli and Alpine District Breed Specialties and wild roosters, mean does, morning serenading and nubians on the run! Join them as they reminisce about the long and fun show!
On this 50th episode of Ringside, Jon and Nate welcome DaNelle Wolford of Weed'em & Reap. DaNelle has a successful YouTube Channel and Blog showing her audience how she cares for and breeds her Nigerian Dwarf Goats and token Nubian Luna. DaNelle and her family have a small farm in the suburbs of Arizona raising their goats, a kunekune pig and various poultry. Join us as we ask DaNelle about her newly found love for showing her goats and DaNelle turns the tables on us and asks us some questions from her viewers.
This week Jon and Nate sit down and chat with Emily Crocker of Chickadee Farm Nigerian's from the great state of Maine! Emily and husband Zac are newer breeders, but don't let that discourage you, in Emily's short time of breeding she's found some success and has developed her eye and style quickly!
Jon and Nate welcome their better halves this week, Jon's wife Tierney Kain and Nate's wife Jennifer Funk. They discuss keeping herd numbers trim, their farming backgrounds and more!
This week Nate and Jon explain the situation we've all been in, bringing a goat that has a dry leg or a pending permanent champion in order to sanction the breed at a show. They also talk about their weekend at the New York State Dairy Goat Breeders Association State Show. One of them is a snow white in the morning, the other? Perhaps more of a Grumpy of the seven dwarfs.
On this week's episode, Nate and Jon welcome special guests Vanessa Mills of the Luvruc herd and Brandi Giachino of the Vanjust herd. We sit down and talk about preparing yourself, your herd and your sanity for the ADGA National Show. Want to know about entries, how many goats will be manageable, set up, wheeling and dealing semen (buck semen of course)... well then this is the episode for you!!
On this week's epsiode Nate and Jon discuss ADGA national show news and the awesome show week Jon had. They also discuss the importance of having good sportsmanship inside and outside the ring. Remember we need to treat everyone with kindness and dignity, Especially those who are new to our community. Happy Memorial Day!!
This week Jon and Nate are joined by Laura Kieser of For Seasons Farm in Minnesota. Laura breeds Saanens and focuses on quality forage and grain to help manage her herd. Laura also works for a company that tests forage, hay, grain etc in order to get the best results out of the feed you have available.
This week Nate and Jon are joined by Jennifer Funk as they discuss ADGA news and their awesome weekend at yet another show! Tears may have been shed during this episode but with those tears comes plenty of laughter.
After a hectic weekend of showing, the boys sit back and reflect on their weekend at the buck show! See how their weekend goes and listen in as they wind down after the dust has settled.
This week Jon and Nate record late, discuss ADGA news as always and take on the task of explaining what they do to prepare their goats for a goat show.
On this week's episode, Nate and Jon welcome Julie Matthys of Mint*Leaf and Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! We take some time to discuss ADGA news and move right on to Showmanship. What is showmanship and how is it used in the ring? Julie and Kirt are here to explain it to you and who better than two ADGA judges that happen to have judged showmanship at national show!
This week Jon is joined by Danielle Carolei of King's Rock Farm. Jon and Danielle discuss ADGA news and how to start your own ADGA dairy goat show start to finish!
This week, Nate and Jon wrap up their thoughts on how they give kids the best foundation they can by raising them the best way they know how. The guys also discuss this week's ADGA news.
this week Jon and Nate discuss ADGA news and how they particularly raise their goat kids, In the midst of recording Jon's cat gets in a fight with something, find out on this weeks episode of Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast! HAPPY EASTER ALL!
This Episode, Nate and Jon discuss the weeks they've had on their farms. They talk about Linear Appraisal with ADGA and discuss their thoughts on the Next Gen "NG" system for ADGA. Like most of the registry the guys are frustrated, concerned and have a few ideas to perhaps help. We hear our listeners and want to help be your voice when it comes to these legitimate issues.
On this episode, Jon takes the week off? Nate takes the helm and is joined by Jennifer Funk of Half Barn Farm and Jessica Miller of Gardenview Farm. They discuss the importance of having a mentor, mentoring others and did Jessica say she milk tested a million goats today?!
This week Jon and Nate share what's new on their farms along with ADGA news. As spring nears ever so closer the guys start thinking about green, lush grass and talk about what they prefer on their farms... pasture rotation, dry lots, buck pens, fly predators and much more.
On this episode Nate and Jon talk about the struggles of kidding season for Nate while Jon is anticipating for his to start. We discuss what we bring to a show to help us be prepared.
Jon and Nate sit down after their work days to play with their new podcast editing and publishing software. Enjoy this short episode as the guys figure everything out and get to play with the ADGA NG site live!!!
This episode Nate and Jon talk about what’s going on on their farm, ADGA news and that hot topic in the dairy goat community DNA typing
This week Jon and Nate welcome Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! Kirt has a well accomplished herd of Oberhasli, Saanens and a LaMancha. Join us as we discuss line breeding, culling, developing an eye and more!
In this episode Nate and Jon eventually get to the topic which is setting those expectations before entering the ring. A ribbon isn’t a guarantee. Happy Belated Birthday Nate!
On this episode Nate and Jon interview Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm from Connecticut. Grace breeds gorgeous Nubians, Saanens and LaMancha. She’s a judge and Social Media ninja.
It’s kidding season and with that comes the decision to sell or buy kids. What’s Nate and Jon’s process for filling those reservations? Find out this week!
On this weeks episode Jon and Nate welcome Nate’s better half Jennifer and Garden View Farm’s Jessica Miller to discuss kidding season! There’s also a surprise guest that any of our long time listeners should know! This is a long one but a fun one! Enjoy!!
This week Nate and Jon welcome Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm onto the show! Morgan is a long time Oberhasli and Recorded Grade breeder who also has a few Alpine. Morgan runs a small commercial dairy with her husband Keith and family. Let’s find out what draws Morgan to the Oberhasli breed on this weeks episode!
On this episode Nate and Jon discuss all the news going on in ADGA... there’s a lot so buckle up. They also discuss past show shenanigans.
Nate and Jon enjoy a morning conversation with Ken Feasted-Eychison of Odeon Ranch. Ken raises Sables, a token Nubian and also heads the ADGA as the President. Ken’s passion for dairy goats and people shines through in this interview. You won’t want to miss it.
This week Jon and Nate speak with Anna Thompson Hajdik of Kara Kahl farm and her Legendairy Purebred Toggenburgs. Anna is a Director, Judge and all around awesome person to sit down with and talk about dairy goats!
This week Nate and Jon touch on ADGA news from the registry and within the community. They also give their insight on how to find ethical breeders to buy from and how to be an ethical breeder yourself.
On this episode Nate and Jon talk with an awesome friend and breeder Donna Pearce of Welbian Farm! This is an awesome episode filled with great information and laughter. Enjoy!
This week Nate and Jon talk about culling. How can culling within your herd have positive or negative outcomes? Find out now!
In this episode Nate and Jon give their takes on the American vs Purebred debate. They also give thanks to not only the community but YOU the listener.
In this episode Nate and Jon interview Katelyn Massarone Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company. We discuss how she got started running her dairy with her husband Brendan, and some of the challenges operating it.
This week Nate and Jon discuss how they prepare for winter (if that’s possible) and they’re practices to keep their herds warm and healthy
Jon and Nate discuss their week, the “end” of breeding season, what excites them about their breedings and the future of their herds.
This week Nate and Jon are joined by Toni Thompson of Tappahanna Creek Farm as we discuss farming with a baby and kids as Jon prepares for the arrival of his first child.
I’m this episode Nate and Jon discuss the annual ADGA board of directors annual meeting.
This week Jon and eventually Nate interview Joanne Karohl of Dragonfly Farm. Joanne is our first Nigerian Dwarf breeder interview and boy what a fun one this is!
In this episode Nate and Jon talk about what path they took to get into dairy goats and give tips to anyone looking into starting their own herd.
In this episode the guys talk with Don George. Terri Sines and her husband Don George breed some of the most consistent LaManchas in the country. Listen in as we pick his brain about his herd
On this episode Nate and Jon touch on their pet peeves when showing and also show etiquette tips! Pinky out when drinking your tea!
This week Nate and Jon talk about the fires out west and collecting bucks to put in your tank!
Special guest Danielle Carolei joins the boys to talk about her productively beautiful Nubian and Snubians goats.
The boys get stood up! Just kidding, plans changed so on to our topic. this week Jon and Nate y’all about buying goats to add new genetics to your herd and culling (selling) goats and why you should be objective about it.
This week Nate and Jon y’all about the wildfires in Vacaville CA and Castle Rock Farm, ADGA news and Fairs.
This week we speak with nationally recognized Oberhasli and Recorded Grade breeders and mother daughter duo Vanessa Mills and Brandi Giachino! We discuss national shows, spotlight sales and many other topics. Have a laugh with us and enjoy!
This week Nate and Jon talk about getting ready for breeding season and all the news from ADGA for the week.
Jon and Nate talk about how Nate got his start and created Half Barn Farm with his wife and family. ADGA news is discussed and we talk about how covid has effected the registry!
Hey all this is just a test episode to see how it’s received. If you like it let me know and hopefully we’ll have more episodes with maybe a co host and guests!