Pine Acres

Pine Acres fainting myotonic goats in Pine City, MN, are raised by Mike Schmitz on a wooded homestead in east-central Minnesota near Minneapolis. The farm has been active for more than ten years with membership in the American Dairy Goat Association and regular health screenings to ensure sound breeding stock. Goats enjoy daily pasture rotation on hillside paddocks near the edge of woodland, access to mineral supplements, custom shelters, and early socialization with children and other farm animals, reflecting a hands-on approach to husbandry.

Kids are born under gentle supervision in spring and go through a step-by-step acclimation process, which helps them adapt smoothly to homestead life. Several animals have earned ribbons at local fairs for udder quality and calm temperament, earning praise from neighbors. Monthly photo updates and health records are shared with new owners, creating transparency in every stage of growth. This breed is known for sturdy builds and calm demeanor, traits that help them thrive in varied homestead settings.