KGPA Mentors
Whether you are new to goats or a long time producer, it helps to have someone to call when you have questions.
Below are a list of producers from different types of operations and locations. Feel free to contact them!​
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If you have been a goat producer for at least 5 years and you would like to be a mentor, please enroll here.
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Aubrey Blair
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Valley Rest Farm
Warren County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breeds: Savanna crosses
Years in Business: More than 21 years
Email: blaid21@att.net
Phone: 2707790935
Raise commercial goats for slaughter market. Also Turkish Boz Shepherds for Livestock Guardian dogs.
Dee Daniels
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270-792-3868
Farm Name: Buck Creek
Barren County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breeds: Boer, Mini Lamancha
Years in business: 5-10 years
It takes a village to be successful in goat farming.
Kay DeMoss
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Phone(859)227-9544
MKD Lazy Kid Acres
Jessamine County
Type of Operation: Commercial, Dairy, Fiber
Breeds : LaMancha, Angora, Boer, Kiko
Years in Business: 10-15 years
If I don't know something, I'll try to find out or get you in touch with someone that will know.
Cindy Ellsworth
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630-742-4518
Pulaski County
Type of Operation: Purebred
Breeds: Boer
Years in Business: 5-10 years
I have had a lot of help from veterinarians, other farmers and the small ruminant school and have learned so much through trial and error. I would love to pass any information along that may help another goat farmer.
Dianne & Mike Hellwig
Location: Garrard
Email: diannehellwig1@gmail.com
Phone: 859-200-2294
Years in Business: 15 years plus
Type of Operation: Commercial, Purebred, Fiber
List breeds you raise: Rambouillets, meat goats
We like to remind new producers that it is important to do your homework about small ruminants.
Denise Martin
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Martin Meadow Farms
Larue County
Type of Operation: Commercial and Purebred
Breeds: Boer
Years in Business: 15
Phone: 270-307-2356
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Christina and Jason Morris
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blessedacreskikofarm@gmail.com
2708818456
Farm Name: Blessed Acres Farm
County: Christian
Type of Operation: Purebred
Breeds: Kiko
Years in Business: 5-10 years
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My husband and I started off raising goats as a hobby, but later began a full operation. We currently have 55 breeding does and 3 bucks. We raised registered and commercial kikos. We focus on a forage based operation and utilize rotational grazing. We have used grants through NRCS to help us meet our goals in prescribed grazing.
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Jeff Rice
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6062101942
Farm Name: Hickory Hollow Acres
Bath County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breeds: Kiko,Savanna,Spanish and registered Myotonics
Years in Business: 5-10 years
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We concentrate on parasite resistance and average daily gains in our herd. We use pasture rotation as a tool to achieve these goals. We want our goats to have their best possible life.
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Donna Slack
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859-583-8558
Farm Name: Creative Farms
Boyle County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breed: Boer
Years of Operation: 11-15 years
I raise goats for meat. Like most beginners I made a lot of mistakes. Ive learned a lot and like to pass it on. I'm also a full time shepherd for Four hills farm. The only dumb question is the one not asked. If I don't know the answer I can find out. I also work very close with a local vet.
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Emily Smith
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859-808-0009
Storm Run Farm
Clark County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breeds: Boer influenced
Years of Experience: 16-20 years
I raise goats for meat production. Running about 100 head of goats, processing and selling the meat retail locally. I began my goat journey approximately 20 something years ago in 4-H/FFA market goats. Transitioning to commercial goats and moving to farm to table production. We are continuing to grow our herd to meet production goals to keep up with demands. I’m happy to see others producing goats and understand the issues in raising goats and hope to help others learn from my mistakes and difficulties.
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Fred and Martha Stein
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270-369-9059
Emerald Acres
Hardin County
Type of Operation: Commercial
Breed: Boer
Years in Business: 5-10 years
We have been raising Boer Kids for 4H shows for 9 years. We love breeding the strong genetics, watching the goat kids develop, and watching the 4H kids have successful show seasons. We have learned that there are many encounters when raising goats but most can be resolved with the knowledge gained through experience. The goats that don't make the show season still bring a good price on the commercial market. We have thoroughly enjoyed our 9 years of raising goats.
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Vicki Watson
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Watson Farm Kikos and Savannah
Logan County
Type of Operation: Commercial and Purebred
Breeds: Kiko and Savannah
Years in Business: 13
Phone: 270-772-2258
Comments: I enjoy helping new producers!
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