Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailYou'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!Lucky Star Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarm http://www.luckystarfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR1rvbDC8tWGMSaFf9mR47nSLd1OYCTPOpJzGaEEbcXMPGBBR3cx3iuio18This episode was sponsored byThe Gray Goat - use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttps://www.thistlemoorpottery.com/

Send us Fan MailEvery 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.Thanks you to our sponsorsThe Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your order!http://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE to receive free shipping!https://www.thistlemoorpottery.com/

Send us Fan MailWhen 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.Redwood Hills Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/redwoodhillherdCapracopiahttps://redwoodhillfarm.org/This episode was sponsored by The Gray Goathttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailThis 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. Blissberry Dairy Goatshttps://www.facebook.com/BlissberryGoatshttp://www.blissberry.comThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goat. http://www.graygoatbbq.comcheck out our merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailJon 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 Goatshttps://www.drewemnigerians.com/?fbclid=IwAR1QtE8r_3mYdrUO_hZUs9QuAgFfBfCBGy-ZMDQZa0ZvfF_r1-0gGk4_hwAhttps://www.facebook.com/drewemnigeriansthis week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goathttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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!This week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat! Use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailThis 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!this episode was sponsored by The Gray Goat! Use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!https://www.graygoatbbq.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057566413380Hops N Lops Farm | Facebookhttps://hopsnlopsfarm.com/

Send us Fan MailThe 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!! this episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat. Use code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your order today. https://www.graygoatbbq.comHops N Lops Farm - Hops N Lops Farm | FacebookOber-Boerd Dairy Goats - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057566413380

Send us Fan MailWith 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. This episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat! Their spices and bbq sauces would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone on your list. Use the code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your order today! http://www.graygoatbbq.comCheck out our merch that would make any goat person happy to have under their tree! http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHaving 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!This episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat! Use code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your purchase today. http://graygoatbbq.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Goatsanhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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 Farmhttps://winevalleyfarm.wixsite.com/farm/veterinary-ultrasoundshttp://winevalleyfarm.wixsite.com/farmhttps://www.facebook.com/winevalleyfarmThis episode is sponsored by Gray Goat BBQ! Use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us Fan MailOn 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! This episode is Sponsored by The Gray Goat! For all your BBQ needs go to http://www.graygoatbbq.com and enter RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your purchase today!

Send us Fan MailJon 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!! http://www.caprineandewe.comhttp://www.chubbeacresfarm.comThis episode of Ringside is Sponsored by The Gray Goat! visit http://www.graygoatbbq.com and use the code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your purchase

Send us Fan MailThis 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

Send us Fan MailThis 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!https://www.facebook.com/CABlackberrys http://www.cablackberrys.com

Send us Fan MailThis 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!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailThis 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!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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.http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailFall 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. https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailIt's here, the finale of the Spotlight Sale extravaganza! We saved three awesome interviews for last. You won't want to miss this one!!https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailFall 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! https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailWe 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.check out Carly's herd herehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057219739774https://www.bellhurstfarmcreamery.com/https://convention.adga.org/roeburns-andreas-moet/http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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.,http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comhttp://www.adgagenetics.orghttps://missdeesalpines.farm/

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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. http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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!!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle dive into how they make breeding decisions. They use some of their animals as examples. www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave 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.

Send us Fan MailWhat 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.

Send us Fan MailNeed 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. (1) Hops N Lops Farm | FacebookHome (hopsnlopsfarm.com)

Send us Fan MailThis 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.http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Jon and Danielle are joined by Ashley Clement-Clark of Exponential Blessings Farm and Heidi to talk about Livestock Guardian Dogs. Ashley Clement-Clark breaks down what makes a good working dog and if your farm is capable of using one. Home (ebfarmgoats.com)E.B. Farm Goats | Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis 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!

Send us Fan MailAfter a long week in Harrisburg PA, Danielle and Jon sit down to reflect on their week at the ADGA National Show.

Send us Fan MailThis 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. Wingwood Farm | Facebook

Send us Fan MailTo 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?!!

Send us Fan MailNational 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.

Send us Fan MailDay 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!

Send us Fan MailDay 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!www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle 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!Split Creek Farm Grade A Goat Dairy owned by Jessica Bell and Sandra Coffman in Anderson, South CarolinaSplit Creek Farm | Facebook

Send us Fan MailGet ready for Dairy Goat Awareness Week starting Monday!!!

Send us Fan MailWith 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!index (oberboerd.com)RINGSIDE NATIONALS PRE-ORDER — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastJT3-9.pdf (adga.org)

Send us Fan MailThis 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!

Send us Fan MailThe 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.Welcome Home - Goat-San (goatsan.com)Goat-San Dairy Goats | FacebookADGA National Show - The Premier Dairy Goat Show

Send us Fan MailThis 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.Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Postal Ballot Summary 2022 - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGAForms - ADGA National ShowStore — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailHow 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!Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastStore — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastRingside Podcast (@ringsidepodcast) TikTok | Watch Ringside Podcast's Newest TikTok VideosRingside: Dairy Goat Podcast (@ringside_goat_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan MailThis 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? WDGA Special Judges Pre-Training Conference & Training Conference 2022 | FacebookWisconsin Dairy Goat Association (wdga.org)Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association | FacebookADGA-Guidebook-2022-online-version.pdf

Send us Fan MailWe 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. Down udder farms & Banfield park Dairy goats | FacebookDairy goats, milk soap, pork (@datadoo_anglo_nubians) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan MailJon 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. www.dairygoatpodcast.comwww.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailWe 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!Worldwide Goat Project Nepal — KALIMANDUAmazon.com: Nepal / USA Goat Project : Clothing, Shoes & JewelryWorldwide Goat Project Nepal (caprinesupply.com)

Send us Fan MailOn 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!Goat Journal Magazine - Backyard Goats (iamcountryside.com)(3) Goat Journal | FacebookGoat Journal (@goatjournal) • Instagram photos and videos