RAPHA RIDGE FARM
In the News
Particpating in 4-H clubs, various shows, and government grants over the years have provided us with many incredible experiences and many lessons learned. Below are a few "in the news" write ups.
Niagara teens gearing up for harvest
Mattea and Josiah participated in the Summer Company, a government grant for students to start a business. Mattea started Rapha Ridge Rabbitry growing quality rabbit meat for the local public while Josiah started Tasty Turkeys growing pastured organic turkeys. Although they both have since moved on to other ventures, they value this amazing experience to start and run their own businesses. The article is available here.
An exciting year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Our first show at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2016 was an amazing experience! Mattea was named Reserve Grand Champion Showperson and Gracie took home a lammancha goat won in a draw. The article is available here.
Niagara 4-H Goat Club shines at the Norfolk County Fair
Previous to our first Royal Winter Fair experience, those of us in 4-H showed at a large fair in Simcoe. It was another great show for the Niagara goat club. The article is here.
Niagara Goat Club does well at Norfolk County Fair
Back in 2014, Tiauna at age 10 won Grand Champion Show person at the Norfolk County Fair. The article is here.
The Canadian Goat Society Quarterly
After our first show at the Royal Winter Fair, our picture submitted to the magazine made it to the front cover.
Lodewyk takes home grand champion showperson award
In 2016, Josiah moved past the goat show to compete for the grand champion showperson award. After showing goats, rabbits, mini-horse, dairy and beef calves, Josiah was named grand champion. The article is posted here.
Farmers Monthly Photo Contest
The caption on the front reads:
Kristiauna, 15, captured this photo of her younger sister Hadessah, 6, with her favorite lamb, Fernando.