Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textThe 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!Pleasent Grove Dairy GoatsPleasent Grove MFM JezicakesSpringwater Dairy GoatsSpringwater SNE Catastrophe

Send us a textEvery 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.Hansons Hideaway Reeses Take 5 Spotlight sale doeAmanda and Jon's farm pageHanson's Hideaway websiteRingside's merchour website

Send us a textOn 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.   Goat San Dairy GoatsGoat San Hey JudeEvie's Dairy GoatsEvie's ESS Fancy Boots

Send us a textIf 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. Urban Acres FarmKickapoo Valley Dairy Goats ADGA Spotlight Sale FB pageADGA Spotlight Sale website

Send us a textImagine 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!Frozen in Time's Spotlight Sale Pagehttps://convention.adga.org/tempo-aquila-frozen-in-time-et/We have MerchOur Website

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