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Jim and Sylvia Parish
Blythe, Ontario

We have been milking goats since 1998. Prior to that we milked about 25 cows. With the rising quota prices and the layout of our barn, expanding wasn’t an option at the time. We felt milking goats was a better alternative and have never regretted it. We are currently milking about 450 goats, with plans to possibly expand in the future. Our son David is home full time with us and our youngest son, Jaimie is home part time. ODGC has sponsored a dairy goat virtual on the internet, so you can visit our farm online at www.ofac.org

Punkeydoodle's Corner Dairy Goats - Bob and Linda Reid
New Hamburg, Ontario

It was established on their 100 acre farm near New Hamburg in 1997 with a mix of Saanen and Toggenberg goats, since gravitating to Saanen. The naturally ventilated pole structure barn was built new and in stages, comprised of a double 16 parallel parlor, milk house and housing for 200 goats. All feed is purchased with hay stored off site in a rented building. Milk is shipped to Mornington Dairy in Millbank.

Capri-Ville Dairy - The Huber Family
Gowanstown, Ontario

We started milking goats in 1996. In 2003 we started taking all kids we could catch immediately at birth to a rented barn in an effort to eradicate CAE and CL. In 2004 we bought another farm, moved our CAE free herd in there and sold the infected herd. We have kept doing tests to ensure we are free of CAE, CL, and infectious mastitis. We have been pleased with the results as well as production which has continued to climb especially since we got a very good nutritionist, Srdjan Nesic from New-Life Mills.

Clayton and Sharon Kuepfer and Family
Poole, Ontario

In 2004, Clayton and his family decided to make a change on their farm. A change was needed from there sow to early wean operation and milking goats seemed to be a good industry to invest in. Clayton set out to renovate the bank barn and create a functional dairy operation with in the current building. Clayton started out buying a 110 head herd of milking goats already in production. Over the years he has grown the herd to 150 head, and now has young stock that allows him to cull within the herd and market additional offspring. The next goal is to improve production and grow the herd to 200 head. Clayton and family are a great example of making the best out of what you already have.

Krista's Boer Goat Ranch - Krista Kremer
Scotland,Ontario

I started in the Boer goat business in March 2004, with 13 purebred does and 1 buck. My herd consists of mostly purebred Boer and now also some crossbreds. Currently I have about 66 goats, which are all housed in a new cover-all barn on my parents farm. I do not show my animals. My goal is to produce high quality purebred for breeding stock and fast growing commercial goats for meat production.

Bowering Dairy Goat Farm - Dave and Michele Bowering
Ilderton, Ontario

The Bowerings started milking goats in August of 2005. They have a herd of 220 milking does and about 72 replacement kids. The milking parlor is a double 18 with automatic take offs and air conditioning. The Bowerings are looking forward to sharing their experiences and answering any questions you may have when they meet you in August and will be happy to show you their dairy operation.

C'est Bon Cheese Limited - George Taylor
St. Marys, Ontario

C'est Bon Cheese Limited is a small on-farm family run business. We are proud to produce a superior Fresh Chèvre made from the milk of our purebred herd of Toggenburg and LaMancha goats. We make cheese once a week in our modern, government approved facility.
www.cestboncheese.com

One of the most reputable commercial dairy farms in Oxford County, Antoons keen interest and compassion for both the animals and the industry will make this stop a highlight for people looking to join the industry.