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I believe that when a hoof is properly trimmed with precision and care, there is no need for grinding.

Beating the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Goats Cool in Hot Weather Summer in the South can be brutal, and just like us, our goats feel the heat! High temperatures can lead to stress, reduced milk production, and even heat-related illnesses. Here at Goodwin Family Farms, we take hot weather seriously and have a few tried-and-true strategies to keep our herd comfortable.

May newsletter

Flies in the summer are the worst, especially around the barn, milk stand, and pens. Here's a layered approach that works well for reducing fly pressure on a dairy goat farm:

his year was my first time serving as Show Chair, and let me tell you—it was one of the most exhausting, rewarding, chaotic, and heartwarming experiences I’ve had in the goat world.

April Newsletter

With the enactment of SB464, Arkansas has broadened the legal avenues for selling raw milk and its products, including certain cheeses, beyond the farm setting. This move aims to support local agriculture and provide consumers with more choices, while still implementing measures to inform and protect public health.

How to know when it's the right time to disbud.

Baby goat hooves when born

March newsletter

 I will be offering consultations, lessons, and guidance for those who need assistance with their goats. Whether it’s hoof care, herd manage

What can be done with does with blown teats and what does it mean?

Workshops and events

Bezoars in goats

Feb newsletter

Gangrenous mastitis, commonly called "blue bag," is a severe, life-threatening bacterial infection of the udder in goats.

Learn what the milk codes stand for.

DHI Record Plans and what they mean

How do you get certified for milk test?

Why milk test your goats