Applejo Farms

Applejo Farms, goats in Eldon, MO, operates in the Lake of the Ozarks region near Jefferson City. The family-run farm has been raising goats for several years, maintains memberships in local and national livestock associations, and conducts routine health screenings for parasites and hoof care. Animals live on pasture-based fields with shelters designed for safety and comfort.

Owner Joanna Mertz emphasizes sustainable practices and rotational grazing to support herd welfare. The herd receives daily socialization from family members along with scheduled hoof trimming and vaccination. Kids are introduced to gentle handling early to encourage calm temperaments, and milk-producing does thrive on a grain-supplemented diet alongside fresh forages. Their scenic pastures border wooded areas that provide natural shelter and shade throughout the seasons, with manure managed responsibly to maintain pasture health. Doe kids and wethers are weaned according to individual growth patterns to ensure healthy development.