NFDGA

Have any goats to sell?

2009-01-26T10:43:00.000-08:00

Registered bucks & does needed :

An order for several hundred milk goats is in the bidding process now. As it is currently structured , 2008 birth bucks & does of Alpine, Nubian. Saanen, & Toggenburg breeds will be needed. The goats must be CAE negative , with either DHIA records or a statement by owner that dam peaked at over 9 #. The does would be open . Price to producer will be $200 or more.

I need to know how many could be available if the goats are picked up in April?
Since it may not work to get the numbers that soon, how many could be gotten in August if January, February, & March 2009 animals are added?

Please let me know if you have any approximate numbers. Thanks!

Helen

NYSDGBA meeting NEWS

2009-01-15T17:18:00.000-08:00

The next meeting of the NYSDGBA will take place on SATURDAY January 24th at 12 noon at the Cooperative Ext building in Auburn, NY. This will be a General Membership meeting and all members and guests are asked to bring a dish to pass and your own place setting to join in our potluck lunch. A newsletter will be coming out shortly.

At this meeting there will be continued discussion on our June 6th show at Syracuse as well as more discussion and planning for the ADGA convention that we are hosts to October 10-17 in Buffalo, NY. There will be State Fair news from new barn superintendant Trudy Lombard.

Pete Snyder will have a supply of convention T Shirts available at the meeting.

Please remember to pay your 2009 dues as well as any insurance donations if your local club takes part in the insurance policy.

Pete Snyder
NYSDGBA President

new letter

2009-01-02T11:38:00.000-08:00

Creole Style Tomato Soup with Goat's Cheese
Dumplings10 cups of soup,
16 dumplings
2 tablespoons
olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1/2 gallon chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Goat's cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
16 wonton wrappers
1/4 cup water Garnish:
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Preheat the fryer. In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the onions, celery and carrots. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Saute the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Using a hand-held blender, puree half of the soup. Stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the heavy cream. For the dumplings: In a small mixing bowl, combine the Goat's cheese, extra-virgin olive oil and basil. Mix until the mixture is fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrappers with a litttle water. Bring two corners of the wrappers together and seal, forming a triangle. Fry the wontons for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dumplings are golden and crispy. Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the dumplings with Essence. Ladle the soup in a shallow bowl. Garnish with the dumplings and parsley.
Printed from FoodNetwork.com on 09/25/2008

2009-01-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

American Dairy Goat Association Convention and Annual Meeting to be held in Buffalo, New York, October 10th through the 17th, 2009. We hope you will join us next October as we put together the most educational programs available for dairy goats and goats in general as well as the premier dairy goat sale of some of the best genetics available, the Spotlight Sale.
Events for the week include an impressive Youth Program, Judges Training Conference, American Association of Small Ruminants Practitioners Program, Annual Meeting, Breed Club Meetings, tours, the Spotlight Sale as well as many other interesting events throughout the week. The Convention site includes vendors from around the country selling everything from goat equipment and supplies to fascinating collectibles.

Preferred tattoo
Letter for 2009
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New letter

2009-01-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Homemade Goat CheesePrep Time: 8 hr 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: about 1 1/2 pounds
1 gallon goat's milk (unpasteurized)
1 quart buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon rennet liquid or 1 tablet rennet (available in health food stores)
Olive oil, for seasoning Salt Pepper

In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine goat's milk, buttermilk, and rennet. Heat over low heat to 180 degrees. Transfer to a non-reactive bowl and allow to sit overnight, covered, until curd and whey separate. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and ladle curds into colander. Discard whey- or use to make soup it has a high nutritional value. Fold cheesecloth over top of curd and allow to drain overnight, refrigerated. Remove from cheesecloth and season to taste with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Goat Jokes from Interantional Kiko Goat Assssociation Inc.

Pete and Joe are headed home after a big night on the town when Joe accidentally hits a buck goat. Pete being the animal lover he is jumps out the car and gives the goat artificial respiration and revives him. Pete says to Joe he's going to be fine but its cold so we'll have to put him in the car to keep him warm. Joe yells "What about the terrible stinking smell in my car?" Joe says "That's OK we'll hold the buck's nose!"

What do you call a goat swimming in the sea? ....... Billy Ocean!

What do you call a goat with a beard? ....... Goatee!

2009 New Letter Page 1

2009-01-02T08:59:00.000-08:00

January 2009 Niagara Frontier Dairy Goat Association News letter www.geocities.com/nysdgba

This is our first time working on our goat club newsletter. This is a very big adventure that we are pleased to undertake. I would like to introduce myself and my wonderful family. We are Teacup Farm in Barker, NY. The family members in this family that are involved are Tim, Liz, Jessica, Kassy, and Reggie Neadow. My grown children Nicholas and Amy who farm sit for me. My soon to be daughter-in-law Lindsay Haefner will also be showing goats with us in 2009. My daughters have shown goats for a few years. We raise LaMancha and Nubian goats. We love our goats and enjoy farm life. We also raise purebred Brown Swiss dairy cows and are very involved in Niagara County 4-H. We also have lots of rabbits, poultry and raise our own beef and pork. Since 2007 we have held a NYS permit to sell raw milk for both cows and goats. The only Legal source of goats milk in Niagara County. Check out our website at teacupfarm.com. I would love to feature one family each newsletter if you are willing to share - please send your info to neadow7@msn.com

If you would like to join our local goat club there is just a reasonable fee of $10 a family and $7 a person. Get involved and have fun! Fee can be paid at any meeting or send to Pete Snyder.

NEXT MEETINGS: January 18th at Stephanie and Joe Uhrinek house at1823 Judge Rd. Basom, NY at 1pm . We will have a pot luck so bring a plate to pass and your plate settings. We will discuss the upcoming show. Wondering how you can help??? Below is a list of jobs that need to be filled. Maybe if the job seems too big it can split with friends or make it a family affair. Any questions call 585-948-8414 (Stephanie Uhrinek)

March 22- starting at 1pm, this meeting well be held at the Neadow*s home: 2278 Johnson Creek Rd. Barker, NY 14012. We will quickly review how to set up your goat for show, etc, so dress for the weather. Again, we will have a pot luck so bring a dish to pass and your place settings.

Minutes from November meeting: In attendance was Jim and Jan Kotstelny, Peter Snyder, Doug Flack, Liz Neadow, Lindsay Haefner, Marie Kain, Nicole Hulsman, Joe and Stephanie Uhrinek as host and hostess.
*We discussed details and options of the June 2009 NFDGA show. The date decided on was Friday night June 26 for the buck show and Saturday 27 is the regular doe and junior doe show. Location to be announced.

Up and Coming Events 2009

2008-12-20T17:04:00.000-08:00

JANUARY 16 - Pennsylvania Farm Show Dairy Goat Show - Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Judge- Julie Matthys

FEBRUARY 26-28 - New York Farm Show - NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. www.newyorkfarmshow.com

APRIL 18 - COBY Caprine Classic - SUNY Cobleskill Contact Cindi Shelley shelleca@cobleskill.edu

MAY 2 - Altamont 4 Ring Buck Show - Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY. Judges TBA
Contact Bob Wenz 518 784 3630

MAY 23 - Eastern NYDGC Double Ring Doe Shows - Altamont, NY. Judges- Barbara Norcross and Patricia Ricotta. Contact Lois Swart 518 306 4020

JUNE 6 - New York State DGBA Double Ring Shows - NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Judges TBA Contact Jeremy Lesniak jeremyj691@yahoo.com

JUNE 20 - Central NYDGS Double RIng Doe Shows - Morrisville, NY. Judges- Sam Whiteside and Pete Snyder. Contact Patty Davis silverwood_farm@yahoo.com

JUNE 20 - Progressive DGC Double Ring Shows - Rhinebeck, NY. Judges TBA. Contact
Elaine Rider cloudmom55@yahoo.com

JUNE 26-27 - Niagara Frontier DGA Double Ring Buck and Doe Shows, Hamburg, NY. Judges TBA Contact Pete Snyder pgsnyder13@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 10-17 - ADGA Convention, Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY

Convention News and T-shirts

2008-12-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

The new "Buffalo/Niagara 2009" ADGA convention T Shirts are now available. Colors are white or carolina blue. Sizes include S, M, L and XL for $10. 2XL and 3 XL are $12. Checks made payable to ADGA.

They are available within New York state from Pete Snyder in the western part of the state, Carol Frey in Central NY or Cindi Shelley in Eastern NY. Mail orders are available from Pete Snyder pgsnyder13@yahoo.com. Shipping cost for 1 shirt is $4. Contact Pete for mailing costs if you are interested in several shirts.

These make great Christmas gifts for your family or your goat friends! Get 'em while they're HOT!!!!!

A new website for the convention has just been established. Check it out... www.2009adgaconvention.web.officelive.com Updates will be made as the information becomes available

November meeting minutes

2008-12-01T12:58:00.000-08:00

NFDGA November meeting minutes

In attendance was Jim and Jan Kotstelny, Peter Snyder, Doug Flack, Liz Neadow, Lindsay Hafner, Marie Kain, Nicole Hulsman, Stephanie and Joe Uhrinek as hostesses.
We discussed details and options of the June 2009 NFDGA show.
The date decided on was Friday night June 26 buck show and Saturday 27 Doe and Jr doe show. Location to be announced.
The up coming October 10-17, 2009 ADGA convention!! What we can do as a club. Volunteers will be needed in many areas. Contact Pete Synder if you can help.
ADGA convention T-shirts were for sale. Dues was collected. We set dates for future meetings.
A potluck dinner was enjoyed by all.