GOATS AND MORE

Background on the Farm

By Kathy Lake (Kaitlyn's Mom)

           We are a small family farm located in Southwest Ohio.  Our six acres are a small portion of the family farm that was once owned by my grandparents, then my parents, and now my husband and me.  The name Running  Springs comes from the two developed springs that were on the east and west side of our property. We raise Oberhasli and Toggenburg dairy goats along with a few Recorded Grade does.  We attend ADGA shows in the spring and summer and the kids are involved in their local 4-H fair. Our goal is to raise  animals that are competitive in the show ring and have quality milk production. We use the milk for our own household and to make soap and lotion. 

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           We started this journey 20 years ago when we farmed and lived on a 160 acre organic farm.  It was only natural for us to want fresh milk for our family and being on the practical side getting goats seemed like the perfect option.  So we started with our first goats, a pair of Saanan's named Snickers and Nettie. We’ve had many different breeds of goats since then and our family has grown.  We now keep a herd of around 20 goats. Our five kids each have their place in caring for the animals and helping on the farm.  I hope you enjoy getting a peek at our goats and learning a little about our family and our farm.