Our Herd
Cashmere Goats
We raise North American Cashmere goats, selectively bred to produce fiber that meets the Cashmere Goat Association's standards for fineness, length, and yield. Most of our animals produce white cashmere; Hazel, our red/brown doe, produces cream cashmere.
Nubian Dairy Goats
Our dairy herd is made up of ADGA-registered Purebred and American Nubians. We breed for production, conformation, and strong mammary systems. We want our animals built to milk well and hold up over multiple lactations.
How We Manage the Herd
Pasture & Parasite Management
We run our own fecal tests on the farm and only treat animals if and when they need it. Blanket deworming on a schedule breeds resistance and masks active infestations. Individual testing lets us make targeted treatment decisions and keep every animal genuinely healthy rather than just routinely medicated.
Biosecurity & Health Testing
Every animal over six months of age receives regular biosecurity blood work, including testing for zoonotic diseases transmissible through raw milk. We comply with all Iowa raw milk regulations and maintain records of every bacteria test result.
Bacteria Test Results & Biosecurity Reports
All milk bacteria results and individual animal biosecurity reports, including CAE, Johne's, and Q-Fever, are published and kept current. Iowa law requires any raw milk sold to have monthly SPC tests below 25,000 CFU/ml and Total Coliform tests below 10 CFU/ml; you can verify we're in compliance any time by checking out our test results here.
Our Herd
Cashmere Goats
We raise North American Cashmere goats, selectively bred to produce fiber that meets the Cashmere Goat Association's standards for fineness, length, and yield. Most of our animals produce white cashmere; Hazel, our red/brown doe, produces cream cashmere.
Nubian Dairy Goats
Our dairy herd is made up of ADGA-registered Purebred and American Nubians. We breed for production, conformation, and strong mammary systems. We want our animals built to milk well and hold up over multiple lactations.
How We Manage the Herd
Pasture & Parasite Management
We run our own fecal tests on the farm and only treat animals if and when they need it. Blanket deworming on a schedule breeds resistance and masks active infestations. Individual testing lets us make targeted treatment decisions and keep every animal genuinely healthy rather than just routinely medicated.
Biosecurity & Health Testing
Every animal over six months of age receives regular biosecurity blood work, including testing for zoonotic diseases transmissible through raw milk. We comply with all Iowa raw milk regulations and maintain records of every bacteria test result.
Bacteria Test Results & Biosecurity Reports
All milk bacteria results and individual animal biosecurity reports, including CAE, Johne's, and Q-Fever, are published and kept current. Iowa law requires any raw milk sold to have monthly SPC tests below 25,000 CFU/ml and Total Coliform tests below 10 CFU/ml; you can verify we're in compliance any time by checking out our test results here.
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We are proud members of the following professional & trade organizations:
Practical Farmers of Iowa
The Livestock Conservancy
Cashmere Goat Association
American Dairy Goat Association
Iowa Dairy Goat Association