Saturday, March 13
8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Anthony Hall, Lobby
Sponsor
Michigan Dairy Goat Society
Spring Goat Day is an educational program for producers of all types of goats, including meat, fiber and pygmy goats as well as all dairy goats. Information is provided for adults and youth on various goat-related topics. The annual meeting of the Michigan Dairy Goat Society will also take place during the noon potluck lunch. The event includes youth contests, a cooking and products contest, and a vendor area of goat-related items and supplies. Vendors of goat-related products are invited to attend.
This year’s educational sessions will feature good management practices, with sessions on mastitis, parasites and kid management, including castration, dehorning and vaccinations. There will be sessions on environmental issues and cooking with goat products.
No live animals will be allowed in the building.
The registration fee is $5 per person or $15 per family. Family admission includes parents and children under 21. Children 9 and under are free.