A podcast by Goat People for Goat People! Between Laura and Cameron, the two have been raising, showing, milking, and managing goats for over 50 years. Tune in twice a month to listen to industry experts on all things dairy goats!
Send us a text Do you have questions about dairy goat nutrition and whether or not your current feed ration is meeting your herd's needs? Join Cameron and me as we welcome Morgan Allen to our 71st episode. We hope you enjoy this in-depth look at formulating a feed that provides optimum nutrition.
Send us a text We have lots of talented food artists in the dairy goat world, and this week on our 70th edition of Goat Gab, we welcome Stacey Roussel of All We Need Farms. Stacey talks about her unique line of dairy goat popsicles and her holistic microdairy in Needville, Texas.
Send us a text As promised, this week we welcome everyone to take a walk with us on the small side.....we welcome Nigerian Dwarf breeder Ellen Dorsey to our podcast! Learn how Ellen makes things work on her successful farm in Oklahoma while raising some of the nicest Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats in the country.
Send us a text This week's episode is a rapid-fire conversation about a myriad of dairy goat topics.
Send us a text We like to buy things for our dairy goats, and this week we bring in special guest Joan Vandergriff to talk about her wonderful world of all things goat...Caprine Supply. Find out how the history behind the business and Joan and Jim's vast experiences with dairy goats have combined to make Caprine Supply one of the best places to find things to make goatkeeping easier!
Send us a text For everyone who thinks you need a big herd to have a big impact....meet our special guest Patricia Bailey of PJ-Baileys herd from Ohio. Her outstanding herd of Alpines (and a few Lamanchas and Nigerian Dwarfs!) that good things come in small numbers!
Send us a text On this week's episode of Goat Gab, we celebrate the "most wonderful time of the year"--kidding season--with special guests Tim and Mary Schmidt of Eagle Creek Farm, and Katherine Taylor of Taylor-Made.
Send us a text We are kicking off the new year with an interview we've wanted to do since the inception of Goat Gab--a visit with Craig Koopmann of Pleasant Grove from Epworth, Iowa. Craig has a commercial dairy and also breeds some of the most consistent French Alpines and Saanens in the country.
Send us a text Aside from the milk and other products we get from our dairy goats, there are many other less tangible gifts that come from being part of the dairy goat industry. Cameron, Laura and special guests Madelyn Warren and Caroline Warren have a lighthearted discussion about this topic, along with some ADGA discussion.
Send us a text This week, Cameron and Laura are joined by special guest Dr. Rocky Lemus, who is the leader of the Center for Forage Management and Environmental Stewardship for Mississippi State University--and he brings a special perspective to the table because he is an active dairy goat breeder! Grab a notebook and pen because you are going to want to take notes.
Send us a text On this 61st episode of Goat Gab, Ed Jodlowski is sitting in as co-host this week with Laura, and they are joined by Anne McKeever Clagett to talk about what it is like to judge an ADGA National Show.
Send us a text For this 60th episode of Goat Gab, we are joined again by Bob Bartholomew for part two of our deep dive into Linear Appraisal.
Send us a text For many of us, turning your dairy goat hobby into a business is something we wish could happen.....meet Nate Miller, who is actually living that dream! His passion for making yummy cheese and cheesecakes out of his goat's bounty is infectious.
Send us a text On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura are joined by special guest Kim Gatliff, who brought her unique energy and excitement to the 2021 ADGA Convention, recently held in Tucson, AZ. Our upbeat conversation touches on a brief overview of convention highlights.
Send us a text Being a breeder of dairy goats means that you are the recipient of lots of advice--some good and some not so good. On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura take a look at advice and sprinkle in some "what not" for a lighthearted discussion.
Send us a text The ADGA Linear Appraisal Program is one of the most in-demand and impactful performance programs available to ADGA members. Join Cameron and Laura as they talk with guest Bob Bartholomew about the Linear Appraisal program.
Send us a text In celebration of National 4-H Month, Goat Gab welcomes back special guest Margaret Chamas to talk about her legacy of working with 4-Hers. She has a unique way of introducing youth to the joys of dairy goats and you may find some ideas that can work to introduce a new generation of youth to the dairy goat industry.
Send us a text On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura take a light-hearted look at the different types of dairy goat exhibitors....see where you fit in!
Send us a text Like many things in life, you get out of your dairy goat herd what you put in to your dairy goat herd. On this episode, Cameron and Laura discuss the theory of "garbage in, garbage out" and how it can apply to many aspects of dairy goat management.
Send us a text The term "biosecurity" is often bantered about when discussing herd health, but what does it really mean? On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura are joined by special guest Dr. Deb Manglesdorf as they take a deeper look at elements to consider in a biosecurity program.
Send us a text Grab some cake and blow out the candle! Cameron and Laura celebrate their first year of podcasting, reflecting on the past year and looking forward to Year 2.
Send us a text Are you always thinking about ways that you can use goats to make a profit? Join Cameron and Laura as they meet "someone you should know"--Margaret Chamas, who has a successful "Goats on the Go" business.
Send us a text For many across the US, the 2021 Show Season is reaching it's end. Join Laura and Cameron as they talk about wrapping up the show season.
Send us a text The cooler fall nights and shorter days mean one thing for dairy goat breeders....it's breeding season! On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura are joined by special guest Levi Campbell to discuss getting your boys ready for their busy season.
Send us a text On episode #47, Laura and Cameron are joined by the 2019-2021 ADGA Youth Representative Don Strawbridge. Don shares about his experiences as the face of ADGA Youth and discusses "what it takes" to become an ADGA Youth Representative.
Send us a text Many people "accidentally" get into dairy goats--maybe they saw an adorable Nubian kid and couldn't resist bringing it home, or they found something on Craigslist that looked like it would be fun. Or maybe you had goats once upon a time and took a break but are now thinking about getting back into goats....or maybe you just want to start a new breed in your existing herd. Cameron and Laura spend this episode talking about how they would go about "starting out right" with dairy goa...
Send us a text What is the though process behind making breeding decisions? Grab a cool beverage and join Cameron and Laura as they debate thoughts about making the right decisions for breeding....it's a tack pen chat for this episode! We hope you enjoy this casual discussion.
Send us a text Summer is winding down, and that means that it's State Fair time for many of us. On this 44th episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron chat about state fairs--what's great about them, what's challenging about them, and why they are an important part of the dairy goat industry.
Send us a text The last part of our "deep dive" into the ADGA Scorecard features senior judge and breeder Todd Biddle. Todd takes us through each element of the mammary system breakdown and brings to light some thoughts that can help us all understand form and function.
Send us a text Laura and Cameron are home from the 2021 National Show, and they are excited to dissect the amazing week--discussing the excitement, what went well, and opportunities for future improvements. Come celebrate with us as we bask in the afterglow of an amazing week in Louisville!
