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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2022 · 20 MIN

Alpine Goats

from For the Love of Goats · host Deborah Niemann

If you want a standard size dairy goat that gives a gallon or more of milk daily, then the Alpine might be for you.In this episode, we are talking to Emily Thompson of Kara Kahl Alpines in Southeast Minnesota who has been raising goats her whole life with her sister and her parents, who started raising alpines in the 1970’s.Emily talks about the general attributes of Alpines, as well as why she's continued to raise them for decades.She has been a judge with the American Dairy Goat Association for 22 years and is also co-chair of judges training assessment and licensing committee.The family shows their goats at the national level and even brought home the title of grand champion doe. They are also on milk test.See full show notes here >>https://thriftyhomesteader.com/alpine-goats/ To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support this podcast?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for tuning in!If you’d like to support the content you love and help us keep bringing you new goat resources, you can do that through our Tip Jar.No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.🔹 Check out Goats 365 membership🔹 Or explore The Goat Academy🔹Looking for Deborah's books?  They can be purchased wherever books are sold, or you can get an autographed copy on our online store.Happy goat-keeping! 🐐 

If you want a standard size dairy goat that gives a gallon or more of milk daily, then the Alpine might be for you. In this episode, we are talking to Emily Thompson of Kara Kahl Alpines in Southeast Minnesota who has been raising goats her whole life with her sister and her parents, who started raising alpines in the 1970’s. Emily talks about the general attributes of Alpines, as well as why she's continued to raise them for decades. She has been a judge with the American Dairy Goat Assoc...

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