Hope Whitaker

Hope Whitaker raises goats in Wisconsin near Wausau. With over a decade of experience, she participates in national goat breeders associations, pursues ongoing education in sustainable husbandry, and follows standard health-testing protocols for tuberculin tests and CAE screening. The barn features spacious pens with seasonally adjusted bedding, and young goats are handled daily both indoors and in the paddocks to encourage calm, friendly animals. Animal rotation through fresh pasture helps maintain herd health without antibiotics, and kidding pens are sanitized between litters.

A focus on milk quality has led to steadily improving butterfat levels and a top-ten placement at the 2022 state fair milk test. Her breeding focus balances high milk yield with structural soundness for longer productive lifespans. Feedback emphasizes ongoing support after sale. She also shares her knowledge through local extension programs.