Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

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

Send us Fan Mail This 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 Mail To 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 Mail National 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 Mail Day 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 Mail Day 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 Mail Danielle 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 Carolina Split Creek Farm | Facebook

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

Send us Fan Mail With 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 Podcast JT3-9.pdf (adga.org)

Send us Fan Mail This 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 Mail The 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&...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 opinio...

Send us Fan Mail How 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 Podcast Store — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Ringside Podcast (@ringsidepodcast) TikTok | Watch Ringside Podcast's Newest TikTok Videos Ringside: Dairy Goat Podcast (@rin...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail We 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 &a...

Send us Fan Mail Jon 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.com www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan Mail We 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 ho...

Send us Fan Mail On 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 | Facebook Goat Journal (@goatjournal) • Instagram ph...

Send us Fan Mail Danielle and Jon had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Emily DiMichele this week.  Emily is the manager of the Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines herd in Florida.  Listen in as this young lady flexes her knowledge about everything goats and how she and Donna Lavery (Owner of Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines) breed some of the most consistent and lovely Nigerians in the...

Send us Fan Mail It's the time of year when everyone is buying goats and trying to find a way to get them home!  Danielle and Jon are joined by Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation where he explains how the transportation business works and how he gets the job done with A+ service!  Tarr Valley Farm Transportation | Facebook Postal Ballot Summary 2022 - American Dairy Goat Association...

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm.  Changes were made to the scorecard so they decide to break it down for everyone.  Jon starts kidding season today so we discuss some hard kiddings and fun stories of the past.  Danielle and Jon announce their podcast website while recording for Grace to see!  Check it out at www.dairygoatpodcast.com Ringside:...

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon welcome Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines.  Mark discusses his "40 trifecta" the measurements of the mammary system regarding Linear Appraisal scores that create the ideal udder.  Thank you Mark Baden for coming on to the show.  Listeners won't want to miss this episode.

Send us Fan Mail With kidding season already occurring for some and right around the corner for others, Danielle and Jon share their tips to make kidding season more bearable.  Hint, it may involve wine.