The Columbia Basin Goat Guild will be holding a full day workshop May 19 in Centerville, WA. Titled "Goat Academy", this will be one of the most comprehensive programs in the Northwest. Attendees will be participating in hands on lessons covering a variety of goat related topics. A partial list includes hoof care, trimming, tatoo, ear tags, banding, blood draws, tube feeding, FEC analysis, shearing, fiber assesment, pack goats, harness goats, milking, show fitting, and genetics.
Obviously this is a packed day and many classes will be going on simultaneously. The class schedules will be available after the first of the year. Go to our events page to download a brochure or request one at HalfCreekFarm@gmail.com . You may also request one by snail mail at Half Creek Farm, PO Box 73, Bickleton, WA 99322.
Lunch of BBQ goat, salads, and drinks are provided.The proceeds will help to fund the various programs the Guild supports in the promotion of goats.This will be a wonderful learning experience and a great chance to meet others who work with these wonderful animals and can share their knowledge. Join us for a great day of learning and networking.
We are a not for profit group of diverse individuals with a common interest in goats of which the breeds and uses are as diverse as the people that own and care for them. 
