Dakota Goat Association

Welcome to the Dakota Goat Association.

The DGA is an association for anyone who is interested in any type of goat including dairy, meat, fiber, fainting or pets. Through the DGA, you'll be able to meet others with the same interests and concerns. We're holding or assisting with a variety of events ranging from basic education to performance programs.

Every two months you'll receive a newsletter packed full of information directly relating to keeping goats on the Northern Plains. It includes stories from breeder on how they got started and maintain their operations, articles on disease, recipes, and information about events.

MEMBERSHIP NOTE: Memberships run through the calendar year, so all 2021 memberships expired December 31st.
Please send in your dues of $20 by March 1st to receive the next issue.
Make checks payable to: Dakota Goat Association
Mail to: 2975 Hwy 25, Mandan, ND 58554
Contact us if you have questions about your status.

DGA activities provide you opportunities to:

Meet other goat people
Learn about goats or goat products
Share ideas
Ask questions

We hope you'll participate!

Left: Mandy Thomas-Chesney (kneeling center) demonstrates how to draw blood while participants at our Barn Talk June 13th watch carefully.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We have no events actually scheduled at the moment. January is the time when we plan future activities. If you would like to host an activity or event, please contact a member of the Steering Committee.

University of MN/NDSU Extension has provided a series of webinars.

Recordings of 2020 & 2021 Webinars:

Goat Marketing with Dr. Frank Pinkerton·

Goat and sheep birthing and animal health

· Goat and sheep management - keeping your lambs and kids growing strong

· Goat and sheep weaning management

· Herd health and parasite management

· Pasture management

· Preparing for the breeding season