Thank you for inquiring about the Pygora goat as a 4-H project. There are many books available for the care of goats in general. Working with your vet and breeder can help you with problems that may arise. Many breeders also spin the wonderful fiber that Pygora produce and they would be happy to discuss techniques and projects with you. There is a book dedicated to “Pygora Goats as 4-H projects” in the works, as this is being printed. If you ever have any questions, like how to start your own club or program, setting up a show or anything about Pygoras in 4-H, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Although each state and county does things a bit differently, I’m sure together we can make it happen.
Below is a list of Pygora goat clubs that have contacted the Pygora Breeder’s Association to be included in this publication. If you know of any clubs that are using Pygora goats as projects, please contact me and let me know so they too can be included.
| Colorado |
| Carr, Colorado Summit Ranch Family 4H Club Club devoted to Pygora Goats as projects Leader: Tonya De Marco 6611 Ranchland Lane Carr, CO 80612 Tonya@SmokeySummitRanch.com |
| Oregon |
| Benton County, Oregon Wooly Workers Fiber animals and Fiber Arts Club (preparing wool, spinning, dyeing, felting and knitting) Leader: Tina Withrow-Robinson tina.withrow-robinson@oregonstate.edu |
| Clackamas County, Oregon Pygora Goat & Fiber Club Leader: Renee Elting 16098 S. Spangler Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 goatiemom@aol.com |
| Columbia County, Oregon Columbia country Outlaws 4H Club Fiber, Dairy, Meat and Pygmy Goats Co-Leaders: Deborah Christensen & Erica Brown PO Box 534 Scappoose, OR 97056 remymclean@yahoo.com d.a.christensen@comcast.net |
| Columbia County, Oregon Dare to Dream 4H Club Fiber Arts, Knitting and Crocheting Co-Leaders: Deborah Christensen & Erica Brown PO Box 534 Scappoose, OR 97056 remymclean@yahoo.com d.a.christensen@comcast.net |
| Columbia County, Oregon Four Hoof Frenzy Pack goats, meat goats, Dairy and Fiber Goats 4H Leader: Joy Winkelhake & 4H Teen Leader: Kayla 57869 Cedar Springs Drive Scappoose, OR 97056 dazzlehill@juno.com |
| Deschutes County, Oregon Little Rascals 4H Club 4H Leader: Lisa Cooper & 4H Mom: Carrie Thompson 17243 Azusa Rd Bend, OR 97707 datcat777@netscape.com |
| Polk County, Oregon Kids and Co. Leader: Jackie Liner 16725 Hwy 22 Dallas, OR 97338 linerfarm@worldnet.att.net |
| Washington County, Oregon Golden Fleece 4H Club Fiber Animal and Fiber Arts Janet Tilp 29459 SW Ladd Hill Rd Sherwood, OR 97140 janst@spiritone.com janet@trilliumvalleyfarm.com |
| Washington County, Oregon Fiber Friends Leader: Marcelle Anderson 12062 NW Jackson Quarry Hillsboro, OR 97124 marcellea@aol.com |
| Washington |
| Lincoln County, Washington Lincoln County Livestock Club Nina Olson, Goat Project Leader Emily Houger P.O. Box 33 Creston, WA 99117 houger@centrytel.net |
To have your 4H club listed on the PBA website send Janet Tilp the following:
- Club Name
- Club Leader
- Address
- City
- County
- State
- Zip
- Phone
- Tell us what your club focuses on
Thanks again for your interest.
Janet Tilp
4-H / Youth Chairperson
29459 S.W. Ladd Hill Road
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: 503-925-8305
janst@spiritone.com