Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast brings you expert insights, real talk and barnyard banter on all thing's dairy goats, from breeding and showing to management and milk production, Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei guide you on your journey with dairy goats.
Send us a text This week Jon and Nate record late, discuss ADGA news as always and take on the task of explaining what they do to prepare their goats for a goat show.
Send us a text On this week's episode, Nate and Jon welcome Julie Matthys of Mint*Leaf and Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! We take some time to discuss ADGA news and move right on to Showmanship. What is showmanship and how is it used in the ring? Julie and Kirt are here to explain it to you and who better than two ADGA judges that happen to have judged showmanship at national show!
Send us a text This week Jon is joined by Danielle Carolei of King's Rock Farm. Jon and Danielle discuss ADGA news and how to start your own ADGA dairy goat show start to finish!
Send us a text This week, Nate and Jon wrap up their thoughts on how they give kids the best foundation they can by raising them the best way they know how. The guys also discuss this week's ADGA news.
Send us a text this week Jon and Nate discuss ADGA news and how they particularly raise their goat kids, In the midst of recording Jon's cat gets in a fight with something, find out on this weeks episode of Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast! HAPPY EASTER ALL!
Send us a text This Episode, Nate and Jon discuss the weeks they've had on their farms. They talk about Linear Appraisal with ADGA and discuss their thoughts on the Next Gen "NG" system for ADGA. Like most of the registry the guys are frustrated, concerned and have a few ideas to perhaps help. We hear our listeners and want to help be your voice when it comes to these legitimate issues.
Send us a text On this episode, Jon takes the week off? Nate takes the helm and is joined by Jennifer Funk of Half Barn Farm and Jessica Miller of Gardenview Farm. They discuss the importance of having a mentor, mentoring others and did Jessica say she milk tested a million goats today?!
Send us a text This week Jon and Nate share what's new on their farms along with ADGA news. As spring nears ever so closer the guys start thinking about green, lush grass and talk about what they prefer on their farms... pasture rotation, dry lots, buck pens, fly predators and much more.
Send us a text On this episode Nate and Jon talk about the struggles of kidding season for Nate while Jon is anticipating for his to start. We discuss what we bring to a show to help us be prepared.
Send us a text Jon and Nate sit down after their work days to play with their new podcast editing and publishing software. Enjoy this short episode as the guys figure everything out and get to play with the ADGA NG site live!!!
Send us a text This episode Nate and Jon talk about what’s going on on their farm, ADGA news and that hot topic in the dairy goat community DNA typing
Send us a text This week Jon and Nate welcome Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! Kirt has a well accomplished herd of Oberhasli, Saanens and a LaMancha. Join us as we discuss line breeding, culling, developing an eye and more!
Send us a text In this episode Nate and Jon eventually get to the topic which is setting those expectations before entering the ring. A ribbon isn’t a guarantee. Happy Belated Birthday Nate!
Send us a text On this episode Nate and Jon interview Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm from Connecticut. Grace breeds gorgeous Nubians, Saanens and LaMancha. She’s a judge and Social Media ninja.
Send us a text It’s kidding season and with that comes the decision to sell or buy kids. What’s Nate and Jon’s process for filling those reservations? Find out this week!
Send us a text On this weeks episode Jon and Nate welcome Nate’s better half Jennifer and Garden View Farm’s Jessica Miller to discuss kidding season! There’s also a surprise guest that any of our long time listeners should know! This is a long one but a fun one! Enjoy!!
Send us a text This week Nate and Jon welcome Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm onto the show! Morgan is a long time Oberhasli and Recorded Grade breeder who also has a few Alpine. Morgan runs a small commercial dairy with her husband Keith and family. Let’s find out what draws Morgan to the Oberhasli breed on this weeks episode!
Send us a text On this episode Nate and Jon discuss all the news going on in ADGA... there’s a lot so buckle up. They also discuss past show shenanigans.
Send us a text Nate and Jon enjoy a morning conversation with Ken Feasted-Eychison of Odeon Ranch. Ken raises Sables, a token Nubian and also heads the ADGA as the President. Ken’s passion for dairy goats and people shines through in this interview. You won’t want to miss it.
Send us a text Happy Holidays! On this episode Jon and Nate discuss the maintenance of bred does.
Send us a text This week Jon and Nate speak with Anna Thompson Hajdik of Kara Kahl farm and her Legendairy Purebred Toggenburgs. Anna is a Director, Judge and all around awesome person to sit down with and talk about dairy goats!
Send us a text This week Nate and Jon touch on ADGA news from the registry and within the community. They also give their insight on how to find ethical breeders to buy from and how to be an ethical breeder yourself.
Send us a text On this episode Nate and Jon talk with an awesome friend and breeder Donna Pearce of Welbian Farm! This is an awesome episode filled with great information and laughter. Enjoy!
Send us a text This week Nate and Jon talk about culling. How can culling within your herd have positive or negative outcomes? Find out now!
Send us a text In this episode Nate and Jon give their takes on the American vs Purebred debate. They also give thanks to not only the community but YOU the listener.
Send us a text In this episode Nate and Jon interview Katelyn Massarone Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company. We discuss how she got started running her dairy with her husband Brendan, and some of the challenges operating it.
Send us a text This week Nate and Jon discuss how they prepare for winter (if that’s possible) and they’re practices to keep their herds warm and healthy
Send us a text Jon and Nate discuss their week, the “end” of breeding season, what excites them about their breedings and the future of their herds.
Send us a text This week Nate and Jon are joined by Toni Thompson of Tappahanna Creek Farm as we discuss farming with a baby and kids as Jon prepares for the arrival of his first child.
Send us a text I’m this episode Nate and Jon discuss the annual ADGA board of directors annual meeting.
