Each year the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association promotes interest in dairy goats in our state. One of the ways we encourage our young people in this aspect of agriculture is through our Share-A-Kid program. We place dairy goat kids with young people across the state and have even had interest from Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

THIS YEARS WINNERS:

Emma Dimick of Milladore WI. She has received a Saanen doeling from Tom Considine Portage WI.

Jenna Greeno of Tomah WI. She recieved a Boer Doeling from Chris Kocurek of Reedsville WI.

Emily Manteufel of New London WI. She recieved a Nigerian Dwarf Doeling from Queensland Farm of Kewaskum WI.

Caleb DeBoer of Clear Lake WI. He received a Nubian doeling from Jason Puterbaugh of Fountian City WI.

Maria Miller of LaCrosse WI. She recieved a Lamancha doeling from Kim Schadt of Watertown WI.

Julia Wenham of Richland Center WI. She recieved a Oberhasli doeling from Barb Knilans of Janesville WI.

First, thank you to all the youth that submitted entries. If your essay wasn't chosen this year as a winner, please do enter again in 2012. Also, a huge thank you goes out to those that donated their doe kids to our winning essays. Without the support of these breeders, this program would not be able to continue.

Both the essay winners and the donating doeling familes will receive their 2012 WDGA membership free.

Share-A-Kid Contest Entry Form

 

Each year, the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association promotes interest in dairy goats in our state.  One of the ways we encourage our young people in this aspect of agriculture is through our Share-A-Kid program.  We award an average of 4 to 6 dairy goat kids with young people across the state each year.  Some years, we have been able to award more.

 

Winning applicants are selected from the essays they send in.  This state wide contest is open to those between the ages of 10 and 17 years of age, and who is a member of WDGA, 4-H, FFA, or other agricultural groups.  We can only award one goat per family per year, however; siblings are encouraged to apply.

 

The entry form, as seen below, must accompany the essay.  Be sure to complete the form with all required signatures.  Winners are required to show their animal at a county fair or open class goat show.  If within one year of receiving their goat, the winner finds that they cannot keep her, the donating party is to be contacted concerning the goat's future.  Winners are not required to give a doe kid back to the program, but are encouraged to do so.

 

The essay of 100 words or more, should tell why the applicant would like to have a dairy goat, how they are going to take care of her (food, shelter, and medical care), if they have ever raised a goat before and if not, who will help them, why they love goats, and what they love about goats.  Spelling and content count.  Please remember that this is a contest and we want you to put a lot of effort into your entry.  The essay can include drawings, photos, or any other special thing you would like to send in.  No essays will be returned, and if your essay is selected, it will be given to the donor, so be sure to keep a copy for yourself.    Everyone will be notified by mid May about the status of his or her entry.

 

**New for 2011**  Boer and angora goats are included as a breed choice. 

 

  

Please attach this entry form to your essay.  Entries will be accepted from January 1^st to April 1^st. 

Please send your entry to

 

Cindy Hoehne. 

N5732 Hauser Rd. 

Onalaska, WI  54650.

 

 

Name:___________________________________________Age:_________

Address:______________________________________________________

            _______________________________________________________

Phone Number:______________________email_______________________

 

Breed 1^st Choice:_______________________________

Breed 2^nd Choice:_______________________________

 

Parent/Guardian Signature:_______________________________________

Club/Chapter:_________________________________________________

Club/Project Leader Signature:____________________________________

Club/Project Leader Phone number:________________________________

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