Dairy Goat Project

The dairy industry is one of the foundations of United States agriculture. Most think of only dairy cattle when they think of animals that produce dairy products. Think again! Goat’s milk is a popular dairy commodity. Dairy goats produce products such as soaps, lotions, cheese and milk. The 4-H goat project can provide you with the opportunity to learn about selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the goat industry. See Washington County Goat Project Expectations below

Countywide Project Coordinator

Ginger Knapp tobinandginger@live.com

Cost

Depends on individual choices

Meetings

March 12 – (note day change from prior communication) 630-730 pm Fairgrounds west meeting room
April 16 630-730 pm Fairgrounds west meeting room
May 21– 630-730 pm fairgrounds outdoor show arena
June 6– 630- 730 pm fairgrounds outdoor show arena

County Fair Important Dates- Please put these on your calendars!

Saturday July 20^rd at 9 AM – Pen set-up for fair
Tuesday July 23- load in goats before noon
Wednesday July 24th 700 AM– Showmanship and breed show
Saturday July 27th 1:00 PM- Fun Show in the goat tent
July 28th 700 PM following animal release -Pen take down

Washington County Goat Project Expectations

Attend one “educational” meeting and one “practice” meeting.

Scrapie information and registration papers must be turned in by June 30. The provided form, from the State Vet, must be filled out completely for any animal you are bringing to the fair. The scrapie ID should start with WI followed by a 4-digit number. Premise ID must accompany this information. This is a requirement from the fairgrounds. If you have any questions on this, please contact your project leaders ASAP.

All members showing animals at the fair will be responsible for regularly checking on their goats to ensure they have adequate food and water throughout the day. In addition, all members showing animals must sign up for barn duty. Shifts will be 2 hours in length, and we would like 1-2 members plus an adult in each barn. You will be responsible for making sure the animals are being treated properly by fairgoers, keep garbage cleaned up on the floor of the tents and answer questions to the best of your abilities. You may also like to have a goat out for people to pet!

We are excited to get the year going and can’t wait to see everyone!