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.