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Minnesota Dairy Goat Association
Gopher Goat Gossip
Serving Dairy Goat Owners Since 1971 October 2013
Inside: Page 2– Who’s Helping
Page 3– Calendar of Events & Note from Editor
Page 4–6 MDGA Board of Director Bios/Ballot
Page 6-10 - 2013 Conference Registration &
Information
Page 11 - MDGA Annual Conference
Pages 12-13 Market pages
Happy “stinky” season! Aka breeding season.
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GGG October 2013
Membership Renewal for
2013: $20.00 To renew your membership for MDGA, send your
information to the following address:
Marge Kitchen 9721 Mound Prairie Dr,
Houston MN 55943 507-894-4274
[email protected] If you’d like to have your MDGA membership listed on the MDGA web page, check “yes” for permission
on the membership form. You can also link your
homepage for a fee of $5.00, payable with your membership dues.
CHECK OUT THE MDGA WEBSITE!!!
MDGA Bulletin Board
MDGA: Who’s Helping? Volunteers make the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association possible. Feel free to contact anyone on this list to answer questions or to help. Chair persons and officers change each year. If this is an old GGG, try Barb Adams or Casey Prochniak.
MDGA Board: President: Laura Kieser—18265 Apple Circle, Jordan MN 55352, 952-261-8519, [email protected] Vice President: Karyl Dronen—9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston MN, 507-894-4274 , [email protected] Secretary: Casey Prochniak– 1117 Davis Ave, Gibbon, MN 55335, [email protected] Treasurer: Marge Kitchen—9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston, MN 55943, 507-894-4274 , [email protected] Board members Barb Adams—3351 Red Oak Ln, Barnum, MN 55707 218-389-6938 [email protected]
Mark Jaeger—24759 631 Ave, Gibbon MN 55335, 507-834-6920, [email protected]
Casey Prochniak—1117 Davis Ave Gibbon, MN 55335 507-217-7229 [email protected]
Rodney Coe-1488 Coe-Z Lane SW Chatfield, MN 55923, 507-273-1614 [email protected]
Peter Smith—20923 268th St Fort Ripley, MN 56449 320-745-2511
Mary Thompson—9593 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston, MN 507-894-4745, [email protected] Tracy Hunt - 15382 165th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56382 320-355-2628 [email protected]
MDGAYAHOO COMMUNITY SITE
talk about issues, ask questions, and use like the barter
board.
How to get to the MDGA Yahoo list:
1. Go to www.yahoo.com 2. Under menu, go to groups
3. Search for MDGA or goats
4. Join by signing up!
MDGA DVD:
"Dairy Goat Grooming & Showmanship" Produced by the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association
This video illustrates correct showmanship skills, in-
cluding a variety of handling maneuvers with in-depth discussion and explanations. It also demonstrates rec-
ommended fitting and grooming techniques including
clipping and hoof trimming. DVD: $20.00 each, including shipping/handling. Or-
der online @ www.minnesotagoats.org. Check us out of Facebook!!
MDGA T-Shirt Sale
All MDGA T-shirts are on
sale for $8
While supply lasts!
Contact Marge Kitchen to
buy yours
ADGA
suggested tattoo
letter for 2013 is
“D”
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November 2, 2013 8:00—4:30 – University of MN Campus
Let us know if there is a public event going on in your area. As long as it is fun, educational or
animal related email it to [email protected].
Happy fall. Please have a safe and
happy harvest.
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Calendar of Events
From your editor
In an effort to keep everyone up to date with all of the MDGA’s events and special
announcements, we will be starting something new.
We will be starting a members only Facebook page. It will be open to paid membership
holders. I will do my best to find everyone on Facebook and invite them to the page but if you
could please email me to let me know you are on Facebook, I would greatly appreciate it.
For those of you who don’t have Facebook, we will be trying to send out mini e-newsletters.
These sources will not replace your Gopher Goat Gossip. They are intended to keep you up to
date in between each newsletter.
If we don’t have your email address please contact [email protected].
Thank you, Casey Prochniak, GGG Editor
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Biographies of Board Members Up for Election We have 3 positions on the MDGA Board that are up for election. The following candidates have agreed
to run for a three year term. Please send ballots to Mary Thompson (nominating committee chair) or
return them to the ballot box at the MDGA Conference, November 2nd.
Allan Weinand Hi – My name is Allan Weinand and I live on a small farm in southeast Fillmore County, Canton
Township near Mabel, MN. I have a herd of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goats that I milk 2x’s a day.
We have also participated in herd ADGA linear appraisal, 1 day milk testing and a number of
ADGA shows with our goats. Our farm name is Wren Hill Farm. I grew up on a multi-
generational farm in western Hennepin County where, as I was growing up, I helped my grand-
parents milk their small herd of Holstein cows every day. I was also active in 4H showing at the
county and state fair as a youth. After college I worked in health care for a number of years with
disabled and traumatic brain injury survivors and the last few years in health care proposal writ-
ing. I am also a member of the Land Stewardship Project and a graduate of their Farm Beginnings
Program.
I have been a member of MDGA the last several years and have enjoyed the opportunities MDGA
events and ADGA shows have provided to network and get to know other members from all over
the state. I have enjoyed volunteering with the annual MDGA fall conference and related events
and this past year’s National Sow in St. Paul. I believe educating and creating learning opportuni-
ties is very important to maintaining and growing the interest in dairy goats. And I have been im-
pressed with the MDGA’s work in this area – especially with the youth. I would be honored to
serve on the MDGA board and would work to continue and expand learning opportunities and
networking for our members and the overall promotion of dairy goats.
Michelle Scheglowski
My name is Michelle Scheglowski. I am truly excited to be running for the MDGA Board of Di-
rectors! Although I am relatively new to the dairy goat world, I have a passion for anything and
everything related to dairy goats. My “goat experience” (read: addiction) started about six years
ago when my oldest son leased a La Mancha as an introduction to the 4-H Dairy Goat project.
One thing led to another and now we have a small herd of our own. I have since become quite
actively involved in the 4-H Dairy Goat Project both on the county and state levels. I serve as the
Dakota County Goat PDC chair and help oversee our “Kids for Kids” program. I also volunteer
on the MN State Fair 4-H Dairy Goat Committee, assisting with the show and management inter-
views. I had an opportunity to help on the ADGA National Show Youth Committee this past year
as well. I find great joy in helping youth grow and develop in the goat project! Always learning,
I enjoy reading about herd management, watching goat shows, listening to judges give reasons
and discussing dairy goats at every opportunity. I have come to know many wonderful people in
the dairy goat world and I would love an opportunity to serve on the MDGA board.
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Lauren Schifsky
Dear Minnesota Dairy Goat Association members. My name is Lauren Schifksky and I am run-
ning to serve as a board of director. I am currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin River
Falls. I will be graduating in May with a degree in Animal Science. My involvement with goats
started in 1997 when I was six years old with two pet goats. A few years latter I began raising
dairy goats and became actively involved in the dairy goat industry. As an advocate of the dairy
goat industry I see the importance of promoting dairy goats and their products. As a board mem-
ber I would like to continue to promote and raise awareness of the dairy goat industry through
activities such as sanctioned shows and the annual MDGA fall conference. I also see the im-
portance youth serve to the future of the dairy goat industry. Events such as the youth show are a
way to encourage youth to stay involved with dairy goats and to keep our industry growing. I
hope you will consider me to run as a board of director.
Ballot for 2013 MDGA Board of Directors MDGA has 3 director positions available for election in 2013. Please read the biography information provided in the October GGG for more details about each candidate. Please vote for up to 3 of the following candidates to fill these open positions.
__________ Allan Weinard Write in candidates: __________ Michelle Scheglowski _________________ __________ Lauren Schifsky _________________ _________________ Ballots can be cast in person at the MDGA Goat Breeder’s Conference in St. Paul on Nov 2nd (bring this ballot with you) or mailed to the nominating committee chair. All votes need to be received by November 15th, 2013. If not turning in your vote at the
conference, please mail ballots to: Mary Thompson, 9593 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston, MN 55943.
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Save the date!! Saturday, November 2, 2013 (earlier date this year so to avoid deer hunting) 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus, Classroom building (usual site) You can register on paper (print off form) or on the MDGA website .
Topics: -Lois Jordan (Wisconsin) - Choosing Your Livestock Guardian Animal - (three sessions with lots of Q and A and LIVE Dogs!) -Casey Albrecht-Prochniak (Certified Vet Tech) – Care & Feeding of
Livestock Guardian Dogs -Gene Dershewitz (Oregon) - ADGA Genetics Tips and Tricks & Using
USDA Evaluation Data – Making Sense of the numbers Confused by PTI/PTA, etc. – (Four hours with plenty of Q and A) come learn how to interpret these numbers!
-Tracy and Marlene Hunt (Minnesota)– Youth Craft Activity – Grab bag of projects to select from
-Kara Schmidt (Iowa) Recent winner of Sr. Showmanship at the 2013 ADGA National Show. Kara will share her experiences and thoughts on
showmanship. -Melissa Czeck (Minnesota) – Raising Healthy Dairy Goats & Labor & Delivery Preparation/Practice and simulation. Repeat (with updates) of
last year’s popular sessions. -Patch of Heaven Dairy Goats (Minnesota)– the Beverly Family – Virtual
Tour of the Beverly’s Patch of Heaven Farm where they raise quality Saanen and LaMancha Dairy Goats.
Also – Exhibitors, Vendors, silent auction, dairy goat auctions, photo con-test, and a chance to meet and greet. It will be a fun day – hope to see you
there!
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PHOTO CONTEST The following rules will apply:
Age Groups: Categories: 1. Up to age 19 A. Kids & Kids
2. Age 19 and up B. Scenic Goats C. Just Goats D. Fair Time E. Bucks F. Holidays -Photos limited to one per person per category.
-Use entry forms provided below for photo details.
-Photo contest can be pre-paid with conference fees. Bring photos to the conference,
please do not mail photos.
-All photos should be 8x10 matted, no frame.
-Black and white or color will be accepted.
-Entry fee: $2 per photo One prize will be awarded in each category for each age group. -If you’d like, please bring a digital copy of your photo for use in the GGG.
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inners determined by
People’s Choice!
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM $2 PER ENTRY PER ITEM Age group _________________ Name_____________________ Address___________________ State_____________Zip______ Category__________________ Duplicate this form for more entries
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM $2 PER ENTRY PER ITEM Age group _________________ Name_____________________ Address___________________ State_____________Zip______ Category__________________ Duplicate this form for more entries
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM $2 PER ENTRY PER ITEM Age group _________________ Name_____________________ Address___________________ State_____________Zip______ Category__________________ Duplicate this form for more entries
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM $2 PER ENTRY PER ITEM Age group _________________ Name_____________________ Address___________________ State_____________Zip______ Category__________________ Duplicate this form for more entries
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Exp 1/13 Exp 3/13
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MeadowWild Farm Alpine Dairy Goats
“Happy Goats Make the Best Milk” Registered Alpines
Purebred Alpine Buck Interested in making Cheese?
or Soap??? We may be able to help.
Steve & Barb Adams Our farm is near Barnum, MN
Near I35 north
email: [email protected] “goats” in subject line
218-389-6938 Website:
http://users.northlc.com/sadams/ Blog:
http://Meadowwild.blogspot.com/
Century Farm’s Nexus
2011 Mn State Fair
Best Jr. Doe in Show
We still have a couple of 2011doe
and buck kids for sale. As well as,
finalizing breeding plans and
taking reservations on 2012 kids.
Melissa & Tom Czeck 320-290-3951
www.centuryfarmdairygoats.com/
Exp 11/12
GOAT MILK SOAP www.splitrockgoats.com
Laura Berube Sturgeon Lake, MN
218-390-1428 [email protected]
Split Rock Farm ADGA Reg Alpine Dairy Goats
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Exp. 1/13
GGG October 2013
Wanted and Free ads are free
to members and will run for 2
months, unless otherwise
designated. Only Pure/Am
bucks are allowed. Deadline
is the 20th of the month
preceding publication.
Rates: $3.00 up to 25 words.
Quality, Affordable Web Design
Check out my portfolio at www.raintreedairygoats.com/website_portfolio.htm
and then give me a call and we can discuss your options!
Following are some of my current sites: Raintree Dairy Goats
South-Fork LaManchas Kapra Vista Saanens
Springfield Oaks Saanens Century Farm Dairy Goats
Wren Hill Farm Acorn Ridge Farm
Meirose Dairy Goats Dry Creek Acres
Dragonflye Farms Patch of Heaven
Pinecrest Farm Goats Deerpath Goats
Mellow Meadows Alpines Deerpath Dairy Goats
Sunflower Web Design & Maintenance
Exp. 2/13
Exp. 8/13
We are excited to showcase two of our "up & coming" does. These girls possess the qualities
we are looking for in our breeding program. Balanced does with a will to milk.
Four Seasons Farm Laura & Chris Kieser
Jordan, MN Taking reservations for 2012 kids.
Please visit our website http://fsfgoat.com for more details on our herd.
Follow us on Facebook
FSF Cosmo Las Vegas RCH Jr Saanen doe MN State Fair Bred to: FSF Vendicator Sir Bigalow
Jacob's Blessing H Fancy Raven 2 CH legs earned in 2011
Bred to: Pruittsville’s A/M Compass
2013 ADGA National Dairy Goat Show Steins: $20
Because these are fragile and heavy, they can’t
be shipped, they can be delivered to the Bluff
Country Show, September 21-22. They can also
be delivered to the MDGA annual conference on
November 2nd. Please contact Marge Kitchen if
you would like one. [email protected]
There are also MDGA National Show Shirts of
sizes and colors available. Please contact Marge or
see our website www.minnesotagoats.org to order or
see pictures.
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Official Publication of MDGA.
Editor: Casey Prochniak
1117 Davis Ave
Gibbon, MN 55335 [email protected]
Minnesota Dairy Goat Association
Gopher Goat Gossip
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WHICH BREEDS? ________________________________________
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My homepage URL:________________________
Advertising: Barter Board (classified) are $3.00/25 words.
Non Members add 50%. Wanted ads are free to members and
will be run for 2 months unless specified. Only purebred and
American bucks can be advertised.
Newsletter Deadline: The 15th of the month preceding publication. (e.g. June 15 for July issue). The GGG
encourages reader participation. Please forward your calendar of events, articles and stories of interest to
the editors. Permission must be obtained for any copyrighted material from the original source and should
be included with your submissions.
Block ads: Send photos and copy - ad will be prepared for
you. Send a PDF, DOC, GIF, JPG or BMP file and ad will
be included as submitted.
Send copy to: CaseyProchniak
1117 Davis Ave
Gibbon, MN 55335
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