Kentucky Goat Producers Association

In 1998, Kentucky goat producers recognized there was a need to develop
an organization that would address the issues of a growing industry,
and the Kentucky Goat Producers Association was born. The association
continues to serve members by supporting the Kentucky Goat Industry and fulfilling its mission :
"KENTUCKY'S GOAT INDUSTRY
PROFIT FOR PRODUCERS, QUALITY FOR THE MARKET PLACE."

• County & regional goat associations, contact information, description
• Seminars on timely topics
• Farm field days
• Annual membership meeting and election of board members

• KENTUCKY'S GOAT NEWS - 4 issues a year
• University of Kentucky Goat Producers Newsletter - 6 times a year
• Experts from veterinarians to dietitians who shed positive light on the goat industry.
• KGPA WEBSITE

• Issues addressed in recent state legislative sessions:
  Goat Diversification Program
• Beef and pork checkoff - should there be one for goats?
• Kentucky Farm Bureau Sheep and Goat Committee
  
  
• Issues being addressed in Congress include:
  Farm Bill
  Meat Inspection Reform
• NATIONAL ANIMAL ID
• GOAT MEAT IMPORTS

• Noxious Weed Control
• COOL
• Assistance with Diversification application
• Parasite control
• Forest Land Enhancement Program