2010 Goat Quiz Bowl
It is time once again to be thinking ahead to the State Goat Quiz Bowl event. This event is held at the Goat Expo at MSU in Lansing on April 24, 2010. You do not have to own a goat to participate.
There will be other events at the Goat Expo that youth can sign up for, but this announcement is directed to those who are interested in being on the Quiz Bowl Team.
All 4-H Youth ages 9-19 are invited to participate. We will need at least 3 -5 youth for each team. We can have up to two Jr. and two Sr. Teams. We will be scheduling 2 meetings a month (see schedule below). Please plan to attend at least one meeting a month because this is how we develop a “Team” that works together well. We are looking at some fun ways to expand our knowledge and look forward to an exciting year!
Please call or eMAIL if you would like to be on the team or if you have any questions.
Schedule
Wed Jan 7 @ MSUE room A
Sun Jan 17 @ Lori’s house
Tues Feb 2nd @ MSUE room B
Fri Feb 19th @ Lori’s house
Thurs March 4th @ Lori’s house
Mon March 15th @ MSUE room B
April ? – tba
Sat April 24th @ Lansing – Goat Expo Event!
Looking forward to a great year!
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
Kent County Goat Developmental Committee
Ph: 616.889.3588
eMAIL: lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Oberhasli & LaMancha for sale
The following exerpts are from an eMAIL regarding goats for sale, please contact Heather directly if you have any questions. Thank you.
...Oberhasli that is registered with ADGA and is six. She has been shown several years at fair. I am selling her along with a Lamancha wether because I'm going to college .
...$250 or best offer. I will consider selling them separate but would like to keep them together.
Thank you so much for your time,
Heather
(616)460-1166
heatherdepp@yahoo.com
...Oberhasli that is registered with ADGA and is six. She has been shown several years at fair. I am selling her along with a Lamancha wether because I'm going to college .
...$250 or best offer. I will consider selling them separate but would like to keep them together.
Thank you so much for your time,
Heather
(616)460-1166
heatherdepp@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Teen Representative Needed
Your Kent County Goat Developmental Committee (GDC) is looking for at least one more teen to be a "Teen Represtative" officer of the Committee. We hope to have at least 3 teens serving on Committee this year.
Teen Representatives are active in the decision making process at committee meetings (4 mtgs per year) as well as taking major roles in planning our County Goat Show (planned for June or July, 2010).
If you are interested in this position - please eMAIL the GDC Secretary (lori_greenacres@yahoo.com) your name, 4-H club, age, # of year in goats and a very brief paragraph of what you are doing for a 4-H goat project.
Please submit information by September 30, 2009
Teen Representatives are active in the decision making process at committee meetings (4 mtgs per year) as well as taking major roles in planning our County Goat Show (planned for June or July, 2010).
If you are interested in this position - please eMAIL the GDC Secretary (lori_greenacres@yahoo.com) your name, 4-H club, age, # of year in goats and a very brief paragraph of what you are doing for a 4-H goat project.
Please submit information by September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Calendar is posted
The GDC met last night and set up the 2010 calendar. It is posted at the bottom of first page of our blogspot.
A copy of the meeting minutes will be sent out via the MSUE in the next week. If you do not get a copy, please let us know.
Thank you to all the parents & 4-H Clubs that were present:
Tena - Boondockers
Lori - Sparta Livestock 4-H Club
Glenda - MSUE
Mary - North Kent Sheep
Janmarie - Train N Rein
Laurie - Alto Active Achievers
Marianne - Alto Active Achievers
Julie - North Kent Sheep
Shelly - Working Paws
Lisa - Boondockers
A copy of the meeting minutes will be sent out via the MSUE in the next week. If you do not get a copy, please let us know.
Thank you to all the parents & 4-H Clubs that were present:
Tena - Boondockers
Lori - Sparta Livestock 4-H Club
Glenda - MSUE
Mary - North Kent Sheep
Janmarie - Train N Rein
Laurie - Alto Active Achievers
Marianne - Alto Active Achievers
Julie - North Kent Sheep
Shelly - Working Paws
Lisa - Boondockers
Thursday, August 27, 2009
GDC Meeting on September 8th!
All Goat Familes - teens and adults!
Your invited to come and listen, to come and share and to come and see - just so long as you come on over to the next Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th @ 7pm at the Extension Office.
We plan to review recent activities and plan for the next year - so please come and listen, share and see!
If you have any questions, please feel free to eMAIL me at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
Kent County Goat Developmental Committee
www.goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
Your invited to come and listen, to come and share and to come and see - just so long as you come on over to the next Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th @ 7pm at the Extension Office.
We plan to review recent activities and plan for the next year - so please come and listen, share and see!
If you have any questions, please feel free to eMAIL me at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
Kent County Goat Developmental Committee
www.goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
Monday, July 20, 2009
Kent County Youth Fair Reminders.....
A few reminders from the Goat Superintendent, Julie Blodgett
1. We will be using Exhibit Tags for all goat events this year - including showmanship, quiz bowl, etc....
2. Vet check is Sun August 9th @ 1pm, cost is $2.00, no animals in pens until AFTER vet check, line up and enter @ rear barn door.
3. Treat your goats for lice now so no problems when it comes time for Fair.
4. Be sure you have official ID (contact Julie if you have any questions).
5. Recomended bedding for Fair pens is shavings. No hay is to be fed off the ground. Bring a crate if you don't have a hay rack.
6. Short meeting for Club Leaders or designated representative is Sunday @ 4pm @ picnic tables in food area.
7. Market goats - weigh in is Sunday afternoon, probably after 4pm meeting.
8. Please keep all supplies (feed, hay & tack) at your trailer and not in the goat barn.
10. Julie will try to have pen assignments up on August 7th so you can begin decorating and putting up signs. (please do not plan to decorate during vet check).
ALL QUESTIONS TO GOAT SUPERINTENDENT - Julie Blodgett ph: 866-5105
1. We will be using Exhibit Tags for all goat events this year - including showmanship, quiz bowl, etc....
2. Vet check is Sun August 9th @ 1pm, cost is $2.00, no animals in pens until AFTER vet check, line up and enter @ rear barn door.
3. Treat your goats for lice now so no problems when it comes time for Fair.
4. Be sure you have official ID (contact Julie if you have any questions).
5. Recomended bedding for Fair pens is shavings. No hay is to be fed off the ground. Bring a crate if you don't have a hay rack.
6. Short meeting for Club Leaders or designated representative is Sunday @ 4pm @ picnic tables in food area.
7. Market goats - weigh in is Sunday afternoon, probably after 4pm meeting.
8. Please keep all supplies (feed, hay & tack) at your trailer and not in the goat barn.
10. Julie will try to have pen assignments up on August 7th so you can begin decorating and putting up signs. (please do not plan to decorate during vet check).
ALL QUESTIONS TO GOAT SUPERINTENDENT - Julie Blodgett ph: 866-5105
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Helpers needed for Saturday, June 13th
Katie has compiled the list for volunteers needed for the Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show.... please eMAIL her if you can help!
eMAIL: rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net or lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
The three main areas for volunteers needed...
1. Registration (help check people in and fill out exhibit tags)
2. Show Helpers (assist the judge, being a clerk, passing out trophies & ribbons)
3. Clean up Crew - help take down tables & signs, clean up pens, if needed)
Show Helpers will be needed for Showmanship, Diary Breed, Pygmy Breed and Meat/Wether Class.....we would love to have two helpers for each area.
Thank you!
eMAIL: rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net or lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
The three main areas for volunteers needed...
1. Registration (help check people in and fill out exhibit tags)
2. Show Helpers (assist the judge, being a clerk, passing out trophies & ribbons)
3. Clean up Crew - help take down tables & signs, clean up pens, if needed)
Show Helpers will be needed for Showmanship, Diary Breed, Pygmy Breed and Meat/Wether Class.....we would love to have two helpers for each area.
Thank you!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
IMPORTANT FAIR BOOK CHANGES....
Not all goat fairbook changes got put into the 09 fairbook.
Can you help me by getting this information to all goat leaders ASAP as it is vitally important for declaration forms which are due June 1!!
Thanks for your help.
Julie Blodgett
Goat Superintendent
Correct wording:
14. All goats must have proper ID according to the USDA guidelines for declaration forms and for fair check-in. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear. Microchips are only acceptable per USDA guidelines. Please refer to the USDA guidelines on page 25. Microchipped goats that were shown at the KCYF in the past, may use that form of ID. Any goats that are new to the fair in 2009 need to comply with current guidelines, and should avoid microchipping for ID purposes. TB certificates are not required for check-in unless you have purchased a goat from out of state or from the infected counties on the eastern side of the state.
Can you help me by getting this information to all goat leaders ASAP as it is vitally important for declaration forms which are due June 1!!
Thanks for your help.
Julie Blodgett
Goat Superintendent
Correct wording:
14. All goats must have proper ID according to the USDA guidelines for declaration forms and for fair check-in. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear. Microchips are only acceptable per USDA guidelines. Please refer to the USDA guidelines on page 25. Microchipped goats that were shown at the KCYF in the past, may use that form of ID. Any goats that are new to the fair in 2009 need to comply with current guidelines, and should avoid microchipping for ID purposes. TB certificates are not required for check-in unless you have purchased a goat from out of state or from the infected counties on the eastern side of the state.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mytonic Goats?
Just 1 hour 53 minutes SE of Grand Rapids in Bronson, MI is the farm of Jim & Lynnell Eash and they raise the Tenneesee Fainting Goats.
Check out the magazine article on their farm and the link to the Mytonic Goat Registry listed below:
http://myotonicgoatregistry.net
Check out the magazine article on their farm and the link to the Mytonic Goat Registry listed below:
http://myotonicgoatregistry.net
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Goat Show waives late fee!
The Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show scheduled for June 13th has announced that it will be waiving all late registration fees - so be sure to get your registration in NOW.
See the Goat Show Link for registration forms.
See the Goat Show Link for registration forms.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Goat Expo 2009 - Quiz Bowl Team
Kelly, Callina, Forrest, Emily, Olivia, Kateri and Grace
(Not pictured Katie, Ashley & Dakota)
The 2009 Kent County Jr. & Sr. Quiz Bowl teams had a great day ath the 2009 Goat Expo on Saturday, April 25th in Lansing.
Placings:
1st Place in "Problem Solving" team event = Grace & Kelly
3rd Place in "Skillathon" team event = Jr. Team (Grace, Forrest, Emily, Kateri & Kelly)
4th Place in "Creative Writing" individual event = Grace
5th Place in "Educational Poster" individual event = Kelly
5th Place in "Skillathon" individual event = Kelly
5th Place in "Skillathon" team event = Sr. Team (Callina, Ashley, Olvia, Katie)
8th Place in "Skillathon" individual event = Callina
10th Place in "Skillathon" individual event = Katie
See Quiz Bowl link (under "2009")for more photos
GREAT JOB KENT COUNTY!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Michigan Livestock Expo
Have you heard about the new Michigan Livestock Expo. Debuting in July 2009. July 17-19 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Market Livestock Show. Check it out at www.milivestock. com
Registration for Goat Show is NOW DUE!
The Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat show scheduled for June 13th has an early registration deadline of May 1st - be sure to check out the link (under 2009 tab) and fill out your registration!
Michigan Boar Goat Assocaition (MBGA)
Check out the MBGA 2009 Spring Boer Goat Show on May 9 & 10 at the Shiawassee County FAir Grounds. Saturday is the open show with a wether show before the ABGA sanctioned show. The wether show is paying $300 1st place $200 2nd place $100 3rd place $75 4th place $50 5th place & $25 6th place. Sunday is the Michigan Boer Goat youth show and Market class. Entries can be found on www.michiganboergoat.org. Come join us for a great show.
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2009 Spring Open & Wether Show And Michigan Youth Show
Sponsored by the ABGA
May 9th &10th, 2009, Saturday & Sunday
Shiawassee County Fair Grounds
2900 E. Hibbard Rd
Corunna, MI 48817
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Judges: Saturday Open Show, Robert Dinsmore from Maryland
Sunday Youth Show, Dawn Reha
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Show Chairman: Mick and Marianna Sigafoose 517-719-8875 or 517-749-4369
E-mail: springer9@tds.net
Show Committee: Scott and Dalane Thornton 517-625-1867
E-mail: sthornton@tds.net
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Check in: Friday, May 8th from 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and
Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 10th from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Wethers weigh in at 8:30 a.m. Saturday
The MBGA is offering a Youth Wether Show, to be held on Saturday May 9th before the open show. These classes will be divided based on weights. The over all Grand Champion will receive $300.00 and the Reserve Grand Champion will receive $200.00, third place $100.00, fourth place $75.00, fifth place, $50.00, sixth place $30.00. All wethers must have their milking teeth to enter. All youths are required to handle their own wethers in the show ring. Open to youths ages 5-years to 19-years old.
Late Fees for entries received after May 1st.
Open Class $15.00 per animal per class late fee.
Youth Class $7.00 per animal per class late fee.
Entries received until 8:30 a.m. Saturday May 9, 2009
Shavings will be available to purchase at the show.
The Quality Inn at 8511 Lansing Rd, Durand has a block of rooms discounted for the MBGA.
Their number is 989-288-0638. Approximately 6 miles to fair grounds.
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2009 Spring Open & Wether Show And Michigan Youth Show
Sponsored by the ABGA
May 9th &10th, 2009, Saturday & Sunday
Shiawassee County Fair Grounds
2900 E. Hibbard Rd
Corunna, MI 48817
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Judges: Saturday Open Show, Robert Dinsmore from Maryland
Sunday Youth Show, Dawn Reha
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Show Chairman: Mick and Marianna Sigafoose 517-719-8875 or 517-749-4369
E-mail: springer9@tds.net
Show Committee: Scott and Dalane Thornton 517-625-1867
E-mail: sthornton@tds.net
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Check in: Friday, May 8th from 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and
Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 10th from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Wethers weigh in at 8:30 a.m. Saturday
The MBGA is offering a Youth Wether Show, to be held on Saturday May 9th before the open show. These classes will be divided based on weights. The over all Grand Champion will receive $300.00 and the Reserve Grand Champion will receive $200.00, third place $100.00, fourth place $75.00, fifth place, $50.00, sixth place $30.00. All wethers must have their milking teeth to enter. All youths are required to handle their own wethers in the show ring. Open to youths ages 5-years to 19-years old.
Late Fees for entries received after May 1st.
Open Class $15.00 per animal per class late fee.
Youth Class $7.00 per animal per class late fee.
Entries received until 8:30 a.m. Saturday May 9, 2009
Shavings will be available to purchase at the show.
The Quality Inn at 8511 Lansing Rd, Durand has a block of rooms discounted for the MBGA.
Their number is 989-288-0638. Approximately 6 miles to fair grounds.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 18 = Vet-a-Visit @ MSU
April 25 = Goat Expo @ MSU (State Quiz Bowl Team!)
May 26 = Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show FINAL planning session
@ Extension Office @ 7pm
June 1 = Declaration forms due @ Fair Office
June 13 = Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat show @ Fair Grounds
June 24-26 = Exploration Days @ MSU
June 27 = State Goat Show @ MSU
July 18 = Showmanship Clinic @ Fairgrounds 9am
August 8-15 = Kent County Youth Fair
Sept 8 = GDC planning meeting @ Extension office 7pm
April 25 = Goat Expo @ MSU (State Quiz Bowl Team!)
May 26 = Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show FINAL planning session
@ Extension Office @ 7pm
June 1 = Declaration forms due @ Fair Office
June 13 = Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat show @ Fair Grounds
June 24-26 = Exploration Days @ MSU
June 27 = State Goat Show @ MSU
July 18 = Showmanship Clinic @ Fairgrounds 9am
August 8-15 = Kent County Youth Fair
Sept 8 = GDC planning meeting @ Extension office 7pm
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Nubian Kids Available
we received an eMAIL regarding some Nubian Kids that are available. Please contact Rob Vaughn directly if you are intersted. Thank you
If any of your 4H kids are interested, we have several Nubian Kids available. We are only asking a minimal fee of $25.00 and have 7 to choose from.
All kids are being bottle fed to make the friendliest projects. We are located between Carson City and Sheridan, just 1 mile off M57.
We may be reached at revaughn@centurytel.net or Phone is 989-261-1448 Thanks: Rog Vaughn
If any of your 4H kids are interested, we have several Nubian Kids available. We are only asking a minimal fee of $25.00 and have 7 to choose from.
All kids are being bottle fed to make the friendliest projects. We are located between Carson City and Sheridan, just 1 mile off M57.
We may be reached at revaughn@centurytel.net or Phone is 989-261-1448 Thanks: Rog Vaughn
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Goat Fun Day is March 21st
Don't forget to register for Goat Fun Day at the MSU Extension office.
The event is Saturday, March 21st and we need you to register so we have enough food for lunch.
See the Goat Fun Day registration flyer under the "2009" links from the main page of our website.
The event is Saturday, March 21st and we need you to register so we have enough food for lunch.
See the Goat Fun Day registration flyer under the "2009" links from the main page of our website.
Friday, February 20, 2009
MDGS - Annual Spring Goat Day @ MSU is March 14th
INFORMATION from their website... www.mdgs.org
Annual Spring Goat Day
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This popular event, hosted by the Society, is held annually, on the 2nd Saturday in March.
The day features many educational & fun classes, contests, and seminars pertaining to dairy goats and their products, for the enjoyment of our members, and others interested in goats.
In addition to the guest speakers, various vendors selling goat related wares, the day also includes a Silent Auction, and the Annual MDGS Meeting where the general membership has the opportunity to vote for new Board Members and other Society issues.
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PLAN TO ATTEND ~ 2nd Saturday in March!
• Youth Representative Contest
• Food Products Contest
• MDGS Annual Meeting
• DHIA Dairy Scale Certification
• Pot Luck Luncheon
• Silent Auction
• GoatNews Cover Auction
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ADMISSION FEES:
$5.00 per person - $15.00 per family
CHILDREN UNDER 9 - ADMITTED FREE
VENDOR FEES: $15.00
GO TO www.mdgs.org for more information.
Annual Spring Goat Day
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This popular event, hosted by the Society, is held annually, on the 2nd Saturday in March.
The day features many educational & fun classes, contests, and seminars pertaining to dairy goats and their products, for the enjoyment of our members, and others interested in goats.
In addition to the guest speakers, various vendors selling goat related wares, the day also includes a Silent Auction, and the Annual MDGS Meeting where the general membership has the opportunity to vote for new Board Members and other Society issues.
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PLAN TO ATTEND ~ 2nd Saturday in March!
• Youth Representative Contest
• Food Products Contest
• MDGS Annual Meeting
• DHIA Dairy Scale Certification
• Pot Luck Luncheon
• Silent Auction
• GoatNews Cover Auction
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ADMISSION FEES:
$5.00 per person - $15.00 per family
CHILDREN UNDER 9 - ADMITTED FREE
VENDOR FEES: $15.00
GO TO www.mdgs.org for more information.
Friday, February 13, 2009
GOAT FUN DAY
Goat Fun Day is March 21, 2009
The registration form for Goat Fun Day is now avaiable. See the LINK under 2009.
The registration form for Goat Fun Day is now avaiable. See the LINK under 2009.
Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show
The Lowell Youth & 4-H Goat Show is June 13, 2009.
The registration form & sponsorship letters are now available under the 2009 LINK.
If you have any questions please eMAILKate B @ rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net
The registration form & sponsorship letters are now available under the 2009 LINK.
If you have any questions please eMAILKate B @ rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net
Quiz Bowl Team
Next meeting is February 21st. Check the Quiz Bowl Team LINK for additional information.
We still have room for 1 more Jr quiz bowl member - age 9-14 as of Jan 1st.
We still have room for 1 more Jr quiz bowl member - age 9-14 as of Jan 1st.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Michigan Livestock Expo - coming July ;09
http://milivestock.com/milivestock
Debuting in July 2009
The Michigan Livestock Expo is a multi-species livestock event including beef, sheep, swine, and goats, designed to enhance the livestock industry, educate youth and showcase Michigan's agriculture industry. The dairy industry will also be holding the Michigan Dairy Expo simultaneously at the MSU Pavilion. Champions in each species will be sold at a special evening industry celebration.
Early Sponsors
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Department of Agriculture
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Michigan State University
Michigan Milk Producers' Association
The Goal
To be Michigan's premier livestock and dairy exhibition event
Proposed Rules
Michigan Livestock Expo Rules
Species Superintendents
Species Superintendents
Fairground Rules
Ingham County Fairground Rules
Contact Information
Contact Ernie Birchmeier at Michigan Farm Bureau
OR call Scott Acker at (989) 681-2191
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
GLOM
FYI.... here is a post regarding the NEXT GLOM MEETING on February 7th.
"folks-in addition to the email that Linda Kast sent out regarding the
upcoming GLOM meeting on 2/7 at 7:30 in the Community room at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds- --as Linda said, Dr.Judy Marteniuk will be there. Also as well as Judy, there will be two other resource people there---Heather Schroeder who raises a large herd of Boer goats and Dawn Reha who also raises over 50 head but these are Nigerian Dwarf's. They are both experienced with multiple births-including up to 6 at a time for the Nigerians. There part of the program will be on the supplies you need to have on hand to handle these types of emergencies and answer any questions they can for you. Hope we have a large turnout. This is your chance to hear for extremely, hands on, knowledgeable people. Bring your questions."
"folks-in addition to the email that Linda Kast sent out regarding the
upcoming GLOM meeting on 2/7 at 7:30 in the Community room at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds- --as Linda said, Dr.Judy Marteniuk will be there. Also as well as Judy, there will be two other resource people there---Heather Schroeder who raises a large herd of Boer goats and Dawn Reha who also raises over 50 head but these are Nigerian Dwarf's. They are both experienced with multiple births-including up to 6 at a time for the Nigerians. There part of the program will be on the supplies you need to have on hand to handle these types of emergencies and answer any questions they can for you. Hope we have a large turnout. This is your chance to hear for extremely, hands on, knowledgeable people. Bring your questions."
Friday, January 30, 2009
Goat News – Dates to remember…
FEBRUARY 5th - QUIZ BOWL TEAM MEEETING eMAIL lori_greenacres@yahoo.com with any questions.
FEBRUARY 10th - GDC Meeting @ 7pm @ MSU Extension. We will be finalizing plans for the Goat Fun Day event as well as working on the Lowell Youth 4-H Goat Show.
• MARCH 21 - Annual Goat Fun Day event at MSU Extension Office. Registration at 10 am and we expect to end about 3pm. This year we will have 2 speakers, Quiz bowl, reading table, kid’s corner, tasting event, learning lab, etc…. Questions to Lori at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
• APRIL 14 – Goat Developmental Committee meeting @ 7pm @ MSU Extension (meeting is open to all goat families!) Questions to Lori at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
• APRIL 25 – State Goat Expo @ MSU Anthony Hall in Lansing. Kent County has a Jr. & Sr. Team preparing for the State Quiz Bowl event this year! Questions to Glenda Kilpatrick at kilpatri@msu.edu
• JUNE 13 – Lowell Youth 4H Goat Show sponsored by the GDC @ the Fair Grounds. Questions to Katie Bartholomew at rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net
FEBRUARY 5th - QUIZ BOWL TEAM MEEETING eMAIL lori_greenacres@yahoo.com with any questions.
FEBRUARY 10th - GDC Meeting @ 7pm @ MSU Extension. We will be finalizing plans for the Goat Fun Day event as well as working on the Lowell Youth 4-H Goat Show.
• MARCH 21 - Annual Goat Fun Day event at MSU Extension Office. Registration at 10 am and we expect to end about 3pm. This year we will have 2 speakers, Quiz bowl, reading table, kid’s corner, tasting event, learning lab, etc…. Questions to Lori at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
• APRIL 14 – Goat Developmental Committee meeting @ 7pm @ MSU Extension (meeting is open to all goat families!) Questions to Lori at lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
• APRIL 25 – State Goat Expo @ MSU Anthony Hall in Lansing. Kent County has a Jr. & Sr. Team preparing for the State Quiz Bowl event this year! Questions to Glenda Kilpatrick at kilpatri@msu.edu
• JUNE 13 – Lowell Youth 4H Goat Show sponsored by the GDC @ the Fair Grounds. Questions to Katie Bartholomew at rodtenabartholom@earthlink.net
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Notice the Fair Dates for this Year!
Just a reminder for those of you who think Fair is always the first full week in August - it isn't. It is always 4 weeks before Labor Day. That makes Fair August 10-15, 2009.
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FAIR IS AUGUST 10-15, 2009
you can check out their website at www.kcfg.org
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FAIR IS AUGUST 10-15, 2009
you can check out their website at www.kcfg.org
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Pot Pie & lego are looking for a good home!
Pot Pie is a 7 year old pure breed Oberhasi doe and Lego is a 4 year old LaMancha wether located in the Rockford area.
Pot Pie has been shown at fair for years by a youth who is now heading off to college. Both goats are very sweet and friendly - good with children of all ages. Please contact heatherdepp@yahoo if you are interested.
This request was posted via GDC Secretary lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Pot Pie has been shown at fair for years by a youth who is now heading off to college. Both goats are very sweet and friendly - good with children of all ages. Please contact heatherdepp@yahoo if you are interested.
This request was posted via GDC Secretary lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Yes - GDC is meeting tonight
Tuesday, January 13th @ 7pm @ the extension office is our regularly scheduled GDC (Goat Developmental Committee) meeting.
If you are unable to make it and would like to comment or a copy of the minutes, please eMAIL lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Thank you.
If you are unable to make it and would like to comment or a copy of the minutes, please eMAIL lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Thank you.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Quiz Bowl is beginning February 5th!
1.8.08 ANNOUNCEMENT to ALL KENT COUNTY GOAT FAMILIES
Quiz Bowl Team is beginning on February 5th!
The 2009 Kent County Goat Quiz Bowl Team is open to any 4-H youth in Kent County. We may be able to have a Sr. and a Jr. Team this year - depending on the number of participants we have. The team will be meeting twice a month in February, March & April – with the State Goat Expo event being held on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Mark your calendar for our initial meeting for Thursday, February 5th from 7-8pm at my home in Cedar Springs (sorry the extension office is booked full). This will be a brief meeting to set up the Team(s), review general rules, schedule future meetings, decide on t-shirts and assign areas of specialty for studying.
If you think you might be interested – please let me know. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and even if you choose not to do the quiz bowl you can still participate in the other State Goat Expo events. Please eMAIL me at Lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Additional Information can be found under the “2009” link on our website - http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
PS - Congratulations again to our 2008 4th place Team (it was our first year too!) Looking forward to a great 2009!
Quiz Bowl Team is beginning on February 5th!
The 2009 Kent County Goat Quiz Bowl Team is open to any 4-H youth in Kent County. We may be able to have a Sr. and a Jr. Team this year - depending on the number of participants we have. The team will be meeting twice a month in February, March & April – with the State Goat Expo event being held on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Mark your calendar for our initial meeting for Thursday, February 5th from 7-8pm at my home in Cedar Springs (sorry the extension office is booked full). This will be a brief meeting to set up the Team(s), review general rules, schedule future meetings, decide on t-shirts and assign areas of specialty for studying.
If you think you might be interested – please let me know. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and even if you choose not to do the quiz bowl you can still participate in the other State Goat Expo events. Please eMAIL me at Lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Additional Information can be found under the “2009” link on our website - http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
PS - Congratulations again to our 2008 4th place Team (it was our first year too!) Looking forward to a great 2009!
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