Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Ringside was sponsored by DurafermHappy 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!This episode was sponsored by DurafermWe have merch!our website

Send us Fan MailOn 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.Ringside's WebsiteWe Have Merch!

Send us Fan MailWhat 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. This episode was sponsored by DurafermWe Have MerchOur Website

Send us Fan MailWhen 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.We Have MerchOur WebsiteNG Road Map

Send us Fan MailAfter 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.Wingwood Farm Wingwood Farm Ara D'ArtagnanLeave us a review on your favorite podcast app.Our WebsiteWe Have Merch

Send us Fan MailThis 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.Mark WeirHilltop Farms- Agape's Prize Nigerian Dwarf Dairy GoatsAgape's Prize Gold FrenchmanRenee WolfWolfivan RanchWolfivan Wayfaring Stranger

Send us Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailEvery 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 Fan MailOn 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 Fan MailIf 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 Fan MailImagine 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 Fan MailWhat 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 Fan MailA 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 Fan MailAll 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 Fan MailJon 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 Fan MailThis 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailWhat 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 Fan MailEmily 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 Fan MailIt'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 Fan MailAfter 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!

Send us Fan MailAre 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!We Have Merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur Podcast websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comJason's HerdSublime Dairy GoatsJennifer's HerdHalf Barn Farms

Send us Fan MailHow 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!Ashley's Herd We have merch!Ringside Website

Send us Fan MailAre 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!We have MERCH!

Send us Fan MailWith 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.

Send us Fan MailOn 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. Hoofprint Cheese Companyhttps://www.facebook.com/hoofprintcheeseOur Products — Hoofprint Cheese CompanyWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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.Dr. Katie Jackson's herdhttps://www.facebook.com/whiterockfarm1756We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailTo 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.Rosasharn Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/Rosasharnfarm

Send us Fan MailHappy 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/chubbeacresfarmDon and Judy Hoyhttps://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarmJill Pritchetthttps://www.facebook.com/jhavenacresAshley Clement-Clarkhttps://www.facebook.com/ebfarmgoatsDr. Angellhttp://www.bentleyfarm.org/?fbclid=IwAR2_SgHKMFkctJunKXmwSsiljqaCeBsh9UjV8gIEUzPWmDuItBEYWoST_VETyler Ramirezhttps://www.facebook.com/CasaRamThe Duong Familyhttps://www.facebook.com/CABlackberrys

Send us Fan MailHave 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. We have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchADGA National Show 2023https://adga.org/adga-national-show/

Send us Fan MailOn 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.the unified scorecardhttps://adga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/adga-shows-judges-scorecard2022-1.pdfwe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchour websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comOlentangy Alpineshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028139515173

Send us Fan MailAre 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. Caroline's family herd Maple Wind Caprineshttps://www.facebook.com/MapleWindCaprineswe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailDairy 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!we have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchour websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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.Blissberry Dairy Goatshttps://www.facebook.com/BlissberryGoatshttps://blissberry.com/nubian/?fbclid=IwAR2XvuqtzM58mpLuuoMHEqTGtfGzR90xE7Y77srH-duinO6dHpXhh5PtzaYThe Colorama Sale pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070099150246Ringside Merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailWith 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.We Have Merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailThis 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. http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailThis 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.Ringside Websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comWe have merch!!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailHave 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! Stephanie's Herdhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064945590250https://www.granderondedairy.com/?fbclid=IwAR2mRO3X07J5VH5N8z5gEkpFyLCrJhzz8QbRkHfh_pRl98fKuqv1__wd7LwRingside Merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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. DaNelle's Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@WeedemandreapDaNelle's herdWolf Tree Ranch | FacebookDaNelle's webinar! Use code RINGSIDE20 to get 20$ off today!http://www.danellewolford.teachable.comRingside has merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailLamanchas 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.Dr. Kirt Schnipke's herdhttp://www.oberboerd.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057566413380we have merch!!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailShow 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!we have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchCade's Lil Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/cadeslilfarmhttps://www.cadeslilfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR0UZcsTWAi2BSkYGSLtqGXbPTNERnGqaRsgy8Ki96CJ9MzMZBaT9l14At4

Send us Fan MailThis 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.we have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailSo 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!We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHow 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. Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comwe have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailA 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. Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com we have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailThis 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. J-Haven Acreshttps://www.facebook.com/jhavenacreshttps://www.jhavenacres.net/?fbclid=IwAR2NuLGGIbaLbnd_TY2-ENnwkcLRry2nMQ5QC0eMy59Q8oe2olU77XmHs8wWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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!Four Seasons Farm https://www.facebook.com/fsfgoatsDairyland Laboratories Inc. https://www.facebook.com/dairylandlabsincWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchThis episode was sponsored by: The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan Mailkidding 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! check out our merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis episode was sponsored by...The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shipping!http://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us Fan MailDo 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!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comsponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10http://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery - Use code RINGSIDEhttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us Fan MailDuring 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.Dr. Angell's practicehttp://betleyveterinarypractice.comSponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- Use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com