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Goat Management Academy

Goat Management Academy

2026 SWTC GOAT MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

Save the Date - Friday, November 6, 2026

Southwest Tech will be hosting the annual Goat Management Academy on Friday, November 6th, 2026 on campus in Fennimore, WI.

The Southwest Tech Goat Academy is back for its 10th year with hands-on learning for goat enthusiasts of all levels. Join us for a full day of live sessions and opportunities to network with other producers and industry professionals.

Date Friday, November 6, 2026
Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location Southwest Tech Campus
1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, WI 53809
Cost $85 per person
Lunch included
Register by October 23 to reserve your lunch. Presenters and presentations are subject to change depending on availability.

Schedule

8:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m.
Welcome: Ten Years of Goat Management
Keynote: The Goat Industry: Past, Present, and Future
with Larry and Clara Hedrich
10:00 a.m. to noon
Goat First Aid
with Dr. Sally Harper, DVM
Offered for both the Meat Goat and Dairy Goat tracks
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Vendor Introductions
Preregister by October 23 to reserve your meal.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Ask the Experts
Round table discussion and producer networking

Track A: Meat Goat

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Parasites and Fecal Sampling
with Cherrie Nolden, 1dr Acres Farm

Track B: Dairy Goat

2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Feeding for Out-of-Season Breeding
with Rob Zelinsky
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost of Production and Changes in the Commercial Industry
with Larry Tranel
4:00 p.m.
Cheese Tasting and Door Prizes!

Questions?

Clare Heberlein
Email: dairygoat@swtc.edu
Phone: 608.822.2723

If you need an accommodation to attend, call 608.822.2632 (TDD: 608.822.2072) or email disabilityservices@swtc.edu.

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2026 Goat Academy Sponsorship Opportunity


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