Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textWhat 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?We have merch! We also have a website!!

Send us a textA 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.Kelli's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairy/Our WebsiteWe Have Merch!

Send us a textAll 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?We have merch!Our Website!

Send us a textJon 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!CasaRam NigeriansRingside Merch!Ringside's Website

Send us a textThis week Danielle and Jon sit ringside at the dutchess county fair, recapping their week and the fun they had along the way!Our WebsiteWe Have Merch

Send us a textThe 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.Chubb E AcresRingside's websiteWe have merch!

Send us a textWhat 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!Chubb E AcresCheck Out Their Website That Sam Slaved Over!Ringside has merch!our website!

Send us a textEmily 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.Aiyana's Empire Dairy GoatsWe have merch!

Send us a textIt'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.we have merch!our website

Send us a textAfter 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!We have merch!about the podcast!