Hoof care is one of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of goat management. While many goat owners know that trimming is...

Cud chewing

While we often focus on the does this time of year, your buck’s health and condition is just as critical  for a successful breeding...

Getting Ready for Breeding Season! The bucks are pacing, the does are blushing, and we’re checking our calendars twice—breeding season is right around the corner at Goodwin Family Farms! We’re lining up pairings, planning kidding dates, and watching for tail wags and moon spotting. Whether you're aiming for milk, show, or solid genetics, now’s the time to prep! ✔️ Health checks ✔️ Hoof trims ✔️ Copper, Bo-Se, CDT (as needed) ✔️ Breeding plans & records ready to go FREE CHE

Trimming dewclaws on a goat

Our breeding schedule is out, and we’re planning to start kidding in February 2025!

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.

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:

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.

March newsletter

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

Workshops and events

Bezoars in goats

Learn what the milk codes stand for.

DHI Record Plans and what they mean

Why milk test your goats

We Did It! Dairy Producers Win in Arkansas!

raw milk update

Let’s Get Your Farm Show-Ready! 🌧️

Meadow update