Joshua Kaplewski

Joshua Kaplewski, Saanen goats, Stevens Point, WI, is based in Central Wisconsin near Wausau. The farm has been breeding registered Saanen goats for more than a decade, maintaining health screenings for caprine arthritis encephalitis and caseous lymphadenitis. Their young stock are raised in a mixed pasture and stall system with daily interaction to foster calm temperaments.

The operation emphasizes rotational grazing on diverse forage blends to ensure balanced nutrition throughout the seasons. As a family-run smallholding, the farm passes down hands-on care traditions, giving extra attention to each goat’s growth and wellbeing. It follows recommendations from the American Dairy Goat Association and selects breeding pairs for conformation and milk production. Several of its does have placed in local dairy goat shows, reflecting a steady focus on quality within each generation. Visitors and new owners often comment on the gentle nature of the herd and the clean, well-ventilated barn environment.