MN Breeding Doe Program

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The Minnesota Boer Goat Association Breeding Doe Program is a promotional program established to aid youth in getting a start in raising their own meat goat herd.

AWARD

One Breeding Doe

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a 4-H or FFA member in good standing
Must be 4-H state fair eligible for current year
Must be a resident of Minnesota
Previous recipients of MNBGA Breeding Doe Program are ineligible to enter

APPLICATION

Complete application form
Obtain a letter of reference from someone who can comment on your abilities and commitment
Write a letter of intent explaining why you want the Breeding Doe and why you feel you are a good candidate for this program (maximum 500 words)
Send applications either by mail or email. Mailed applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2025.

Jeff Therring
72653 260th Ave Hayfield, MN 55940
jeff.a.therring@gmail.com

The MNBGA Committee will select the recipient from the pool of qualified applicants. The recipient must provide care, housing, and a quarterly report to the MNBGA and their mentor.
The Breeding Does will be awarded by May 1.

MN Breeding Doe Auction for Current Members

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The Minnesota Boer Goat Association has a unique opportunity for its members. The MNBGA has committed to awarding a breeding doe under the MNBGA Breeding Doe Program, which is a promotional program established to aid a youth in getting a start in raising their own meat goat herd. Therefore, we must procure a breeding doe and would like to source this animal from one of its MNBGA members.

Each member may put 2 does forward for consideration at what they deem a fair price. The MNBGA has a budget of up to $1,500. However, the selector will purchase what he deems the best value breeding doe for the MNBGA Breeding Doe Program based on the goals of the program against the breeding does offered. The selector’s choice is final.

Eligibility:

Breeding does must be able to show in the 2025 Minnesota county and state 4-H fairs
- Junior Breeding Doe Kid (March 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025)
- Senior Breeding Doe Kid (December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025)
- Fall Yearling Breeding Doe (June 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024)
- Junior Yearling Breeding Doe (March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024)
- Senior Yearling Breeding Doe (December 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024)
Breeding does must be bred by an active MNBGA member

To submit a doe for consideration, please contact MNBGA President Jeff Therring by April 1st.

Email: jeff.a.therring@gmail.com

Phone Number: (507)421-6791