PRESIDENT

Songlo, GA

Admin@ggboa.org

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Trying to slow down I sold my milk cows in 2019. In early 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic I decided to hop in the truck and buy some Guernseys. First stop Georgia, on to Tennessee, found some in Northern Virginia. Shipped in some from the West Coast, Missouri, Wyoming. Drove to Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan. I now have a diverse herd from a light flaxen to a deep russet gold. My purpose is to improve the breed and participate in ADGA sanctioned shows.

TREASURER

Mini-Pleasures Farm, GA

jlpwilley@gmail.com, Treasurer@ggboa.org

A lifelong Georgia girl, I grew up on a small farm in Northwest Georgia and that’s the place I came back to after a 20 year career as a supply chain manager. Growing up, my parents raised commercial beef cattle as well as a few goats and chickens for the family table. I always loved farm life and was excited at the chance to jump back into the fray. A strong believer in regenerative agriculture and the importance of proper stewardship of the soil, I can be found more often than not, with my nose in scientific articles on microbiology, nutrition, and plant health, or the latest issue of The Stockman Grass Farmer.

I first encountered the Guernsey goat in 2018. I needed a raw goat milk source for my, then 4 year old daughter, who was sensitive to cow’s milk. I knew I didn’t want any of the dairy breeds with which I had previous experience. Hours of research later, I settled on the British Guernsey as potentially the best fit for my situation. I could never have dreamed just how much my entire family would come to love these amazing little creatures. Even my husband, who was adamant that he hated goats, has developed an affection for the Guernseys! They have become the only goat breed I would ever consider owning, and unlike my husband, I have always loved goats! I absolutely believe that Yahweh created a goat with everything it needs to be a successful goat, not a cow, not a human, but a goat, and humans just need to learn how to get out of the way of the goat’s Elohim given talents in order to thrive. I have found, for me personally, that a Guernsey has untold talents making it so much easier to simply step back out of the way and let them shine, like gold.

VICE PRESIDENT

Piru Creek Ranch, CA

SECRETARY

Daily Blessings Farm, MS

DIRECTOR AT LARGE, WEBMASTER

Owens Gardens, WA

Sarahjowens@owensequine.com

I have worked around the globe as a large animal veterinarian, with everything from pastoralists to polo patrons, and have always appreciated the important role of heritage breeds. The Guernsey goat is the loveliest animal I’ve ever met, and I’ve abandoned my sport horses for their gentle company.