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University Goat Club by Hannah Goeb
Purdue University Goat Club Youth Outreach Officer
Spring 2013 Purdue University Goat Club Founding Officers at a College of Agriculture outreach event. Photo includes: Jordan Paul, Emily Erickson, Dr. Marcos Fernandez (advisor), Cody Schnur, Kirk Hubbard, Sarah Correll, and Hannah Goeb.
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group of Purdue University goat enthusiasts have united together to form one of the first ever University sponsored Goat Clubs. The Purdue University Goat Club was founded in the 2013 Spring Semester with a goal of educating the campus about the role and importance of meat, dairy, and fiber goats. The club meets every two weeks and engages in educational, social, and community service activities throughout the year. Various industry speakers are invited to share their perspectives and knowledge on the industry as well as veterinarians and research scientists. The club has also been involved in many community service initiatives and has presented 11 4-H goat workshops over the state of Indiana this year. These workshops include goat management, selection, breeding, and showmanship topics. The club also had a role in the 2013 “Purdue Ag Week” and led a campus outreach that involved educating general students on the goat industry. The club is still growing and has started off the Fall 2013 semester almost doubling in its size to approximately 35 students. Club goals for this year include continuing youth outreach initiatives, involving more industry groups in the club, and possibly hosting an ABGA open show.
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