We always give you ADGA news, well today we are joined by ADGA's current president Dr. Ed Jodlowski to give us the update we all want and need from ADGA. want to know about when shows will be entered? Appraisal scores? Guernsey registrations? We got you boo boo and so much more. You will want to hear what the ADGA President has to say!

Q2 ADGA News https://adga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0224-Newsletter_Final3.pdf

This episode was sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Goat Association AI clinic on September 28th and 29th sign up HERE

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This week Jon and Danielle break down their Linear Appraisal experience and what they learned at their session.

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Ever want to listen to live music with goats? How about celebrating a birthday with goats? Bridesmaid party? School event at a dairy? The list goes on and on! Some say you can listen to Elvis play in front of Big Foot at Noble Springs Dairy because on top of awesome cheese and goat kid cuddling there's so much more for the farm to offer its customers. Dustin and Justyne Noble do an amazing job educating the public through agritourism and running their dairy on a daily basis. Listen in as they explain what makes their farm feel that much more alive!

Noble Springs Dairy

The crew is finally back together after a long ADGA National show week. One host met Gandolf at the door of entry and he said "you shall not pass" the other had a week only dreams are made of. It's easy to joke about getting turned away from a National show now, but rest assured it isn't an ideal situation and it makes your faithful hosts wonder if vet check is a perfect situation. Listen in as Jon and Danielle unpack the week and discuss the ups and downs of the National show.

The ADGA National Show is days away and Danielle, Jon, Kathy Kelley and Katelyn Foley try to figure out if Arby's is a good pit stop along the way and if they should be hitting that panic button yet or not. See everyone at Nationals! Drive safe!

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Hoofprint Cheese Co.

Kathy's herd
Hawk's Hill Farm

Are you worried about hauling your goats a long ways to shows? What should you have on hand for short shows and long shows alike? How can we keep them as healthy as possible while at shows? Dr. Katie Jackson is here to help us keep our goats up to snuff health wise while attending shows like Nationals.,

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Have you thought about going to the National show but don't know what the Louisville facility is like? You're in luck, Jon and Danielle are joined by Karen Smith to talk about the ADGA National show and what to expect. Jon even made a plee to get crocs as acceptable shoes in the ring, find out if he was successful.

This week like many we're coming up with our final list(s) for what we need for nationals and things to think about. We're joined by the master list maker Tierney Kain. If you need help packing this is the episode for you.