Goats 101 Webinar Archive
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Compact, hardy, and endlessly entertaining, goats can be a great addition to any farm or homestead. Their unique nature positions them well to fit niche roles and markets. This series of 4 recorded webinars reviews goat production and management for beginners. Key management concepts are reviewed using pre-recorded, interactive videos.
Evaluating a Goat for Purchase
Learn how to select a healthy, sound animal that will fit your production and enterprise goals.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33fjqBfV27k&list=PLxejmk0aFCq_IMP8XhEuYaqpYjsYlhhpp
Health and Hoof Trimming
Discover the unique health challenges of goats and ways to manage them to improve their well-being and productivity. We will also review how to evaluate and trim goat hooves.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLf-Pj6NtM4&list=PLxejmk0aFCq_IMP8XhEuYaqpYjsYlhhpp&index=2
Pasture Management
Explore how pasture management is key to help maintain and improve the health and productivity of your herd.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTvia0S7nsE&list=PLxejmk0aFCq_IMP8XhEuYaqpYjsYlhhpp&index=3
Kidding and Reproduction
Are you ready for your goat to give birth? Learn about reproductive cycles, creating an ideal kidding environment, signs of labor, safe delivery, and what to keep in your kidding kit.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d_IA3pe40&list=PLxejmk0aFCq_IMP8XhEuYaqpYjsYlhhpp&index=4
Upcoming Events
Shop Talk: Integrated Weed Management

March 19, 2025
Andover, NY
Mike Hunter, Field Crop IPM Coordinator, will share his knowledge on managing weeds. The discussion will cover various management practices in both conventional and organic settings, including herbicide-resistant weeds.
NY Beef Producers Association (NYBPA) Region 2 Meeting
March 21, 2025
Lakewood, NY
Join is for a roundtable discussion with Jeff Hostetter of Select Sires, Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Farms, Dr. Shannon Carpenter DVM NYSCHAP Coordinator for NYSAGM, division of Animal Industry, Dr. Katie Card-Allen, DVM Regional Field Veterinarian on Best Practices for Cow-Calf producers. A proactive approach to animal health for mama and baby.
All are welcome. Membership in these beef producer groups is not required.
Following the buffet dinner, a short business meeting will kick off the evening. We will then move to the roundtable discussion.
Class A CDL Training Course
January 18, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 22, 2025
NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"
Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.
Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time.
Announcements
Transition Heifer Calf Program
Join us for this hand-on program and demos! We will be offering this program in English and in Spanish.Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase.
Topics covered:
Nutrition
Health
Housing Management
Inventory Management
Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots. You will be required to scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival to the program and before leaving.
Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)