2025 Fall Launch Affiliate Training
September 19 - 20, Ames, Iowa

Join us for a 50% classroom, 50% hands-on Basic Training to be held in Ames, Iowa. The hands-on portion will include demonstration and practice with portable electric fencing, observation of live goats doing their thing, and practice with low-stress goat handling (including trailer loading).

This event is open to all affiliates, new and old! If you’re an experienced affiliate who has fallen behind on training, this will be a great opportunity to learn new things, share your experience with others, and satisfy your training requirement. The training is free for new affiliates and $300 for non-new affiliates. As always, bring as many representative as you like from your business at no extra charge.


Who should come?

  • All Goats On The Go® affiliates are invited.

  • New affiliates are required to attend.

  • All affiliates can satisfy ongoing contractual training requirements by attending.

  • Attendance by multiple members of your family/staff/team is welcomed and encouraged.

When and where is the classroom session?

  • Friday, September 19, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Story County Conservation Center, Ames, Iowa (see map here).

When and where is the hands-on session?

  • Saturday, September 20, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Ames, Iowa (exact location to be announced)

How much does it cost?

  • Free for new affiliates, $300 for other affiliates

What else should I know?

  • Snacks and drinks provided.

  • Fun, laid-back classroom environment on Friday. Outdoors on Saturday if weather permits, or in an enclosed horse arena if not.

  • Dress casually and comfortably for both days, with appropriate chore clothes and shoes for Saturday.

  • You may want a tablet, laptop computer, or notebook to take notes.