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Much needed playtime! #baby #babygoats #pygmygoats #fyp #babyanimals #viral #mariocart #playtime #goat

Much needed playtime! #baby #babygoats #pygmygoats #fyp #babyanimals #viral #mariocart #playtime #goat

Day 2 of the Growing Together conference! I was so happy to see a full room of attendees for my Diversify Farm Profits with Agritourism breakout workshop today. I love sharing, advocating and educating others about agriculture and agritourism!
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#parksidefarm #agritourism #farming #agriculture #womeninag #farmstays #growingtogether

Day 2 of the Growing Together conference! I was so happy to see a full room of attendees for my Diversify Farm Profits with Agritourism breakout workshop today. I love sharing, advocating and educating others about agriculture and agritourism!
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#parksidefarm #agritourism #farming #agriculture #womeninag #farmstays #growingtogether

I’m so excited to be a part of the member to member vendor market at this weekend’s Growing Together conference hosted by @michiganfarmbureau I will also be speaking tomorrow for a breakout workshop titled, Diversify Farm Profits with Agritourism. Come say hello!

I’m so excited to be a part of the member to member vendor market at this weekend’s Growing Together conference hosted by @michiganfarmbureau I will also be speaking tomorrow for a breakout workshop titled, Diversify Farm Profits with Agritourism. Come say hello!

Happy Monday morning from the goaties! Have a great day and amazing week 🐐
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#pygmygoats #goatsofinstagram #farm #farmlife #monday #mondaymotivation

Happy Monday morning from the goaties! Have a great day and amazing week 🐐
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#pygmygoats #goatsofinstagram #farm #farmlife #monday #mondaymotivation

An incredibly productive weekend! The goat housing got deep cleaned and power washed today. Stella Bella got moved into her own maternity pen to finish out her pregnancy. Also stocked up on straw and other animal feed supplies. 👏👏👏

An incredibly productive weekend! The goat housing got deep cleaned and power washed today. Stella Bella got moved into her own maternity pen to finish out her pregnancy. Also stocked up on straw and other animal feed supplies. 👏👏👏

It’s finally time! The sap season has had a late start this year. This week looks golden. Mom Joy and I knocked it out today hustling through the dark until 9pm to get all the maple and walnut trees tapped and lines ran. We are ready for the run starting tomorrow!

It’s finally time! The sap season has had a late start this year. This week looks golden. Mom Joy and I knocked it out today hustling through the dark until 9pm to get all the maple and walnut trees tapped and lines ran. We are ready for the run starting tomorrow!

The cutest farm helper supervised aunt Nicole and grandma Joy put up 50 bales of straw for the goats today!

The cutest farm helper supervised aunt Nicole and grandma Joy put up 50 bales of straw for the goats today!

Stumbled across this adorable photo of Baby Samuel! Can’t wait for spring.

Stumbled across this adorable photo of Baby Samuel! Can’t wait for spring.

My wise one, Solomon with a crown of hay, flanked by his brothers Samuel and Samson 😅👑🐐

My wise one, Solomon with a crown of hay, flanked by his brothers Samuel and Samson 😅👑🐐

Stella Bella is day 89 today!
Can’t wait until I can feel some baby kicks 🥰

Stella Bella is day 89 today!
Can’t wait until I can feel some baby kicks 🥰

When I restarted my herd in 2021, I didn’t have intentional plans of breeding. That latter notion was short lived, however.

I thought I needed to do x, y and z. Go to shows, grow my herd as much as I could and fit into some kind of box.

Unfortunately, because of circumstances beyond my control, heartbreaking ones… the latter hasn’t been an easy feat.

Because I’m one of a handful of breeders in Michigan, I get requests regularly from people looking to purchase pygmy goats.

I have shifted my desires to fit my reality based on the hand I’ve been dealt. Losing 5 does in my breeding program in a year, sucked.

My last doe I had to breed wouldn’t get pregnant but miraculously did and I had my first non c-section delivery in 2024.

I recently purchased a new doe with high hopes of breeding, but again it seems my hopes for that have been dashed as she can’t conceive.

I am in process of having her tested to confirm a diagnosis. All this to say, I’m pretty proud of these two certificates that arrived today.

Despite all the kidding complications over the last few years, I’ve still managed to have 4 kiddings and only lose 1 baby.

I’m so thankful the c section mommas all survived and that we’ve had 4 healthy babies with a 5th kidding planned for this April.

Today, I’m choosing to celebrate the small victories and these two certificates that bear the Parkside Farm name.

I may not travel out of state for shows with my goats but I travel with them for a living with my Jump for JOY Program®.

I may not be able to sell animals (because I have none to sell) but I have trained families who are interested in goat ownership.

In a round about way, hopefully these setbacks will help setup others to successfully own and care for their own goats.

Just a friendly reminder that you don’t have to fit into a box and do what everyone does. You can pivot, innovate and adapt.

I hope when people look at my life they can say I’ve made the most out of the lemons I didn’t foresee being given.

My prayer is my experience inspires you to alter your priorities if you need to. Mourn the losses, but don’t let them stop you.

When I restarted my herd in 2021, I didn’t have intentional plans of breeding. That latter notion was short lived, however.

I thought I needed to do x, y and z. Go to shows, grow my herd as much as I could and fit into some kind of box.

Unfortunately, because of circumstances beyond my control, heartbreaking ones… the latter hasn’t been an easy feat.

Because I’m one of a handful of breeders in Michigan, I get requests regularly from people looking to purchase pygmy goats.

I have shifted my desires to fit my reality based on the hand I’ve been dealt. Losing 5 does in my breeding program in a year, sucked.

My last doe I had to breed wouldn’t get pregnant but miraculously did and I had my first non c-section delivery in 2024.

I recently purchased a new doe with high hopes of breeding, but again it seems my hopes for that have been dashed as she can’t conceive.

I am in process of having her tested to confirm a diagnosis. All this to say, I’m pretty proud of these two certificates that arrived today.

Despite all the kidding complications over the last few years, I’ve still managed to have 4 kiddings and only lose 1 baby.

I’m so thankful the c section mommas all survived and that we’ve had 4 healthy babies with a 5th kidding planned for this April.

Today, I’m choosing to celebrate the small victories and these two certificates that bear the Parkside Farm name.

I may not travel out of state for shows with my goats but I travel with them for a living with my Jump for JOY Program®.

I may not be able to sell animals (because I have none to sell) but I have trained families who are interested in goat ownership.

In a round about way, hopefully these setbacks will help setup others to successfully own and care for their own goats.

Just a friendly reminder that you don’t have to fit into a box and do what everyone does. You can pivot, innovate and adapt.

I hope when people look at my life they can say I’ve made the most out of the lemons I didn’t foresee being given.

My prayer is my experience inspires you to alter your priorities if you need to. Mourn the losses, but don’t let them stop you.

An ode to Valentine’s Day! Be sure to send one of these sweet messages right away 💌💞💝
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#happyvalentines #willyoubemyvalentine #love #lovequotes #rosesareredmemes #valentinesday #sendamessage #love

An ode to Valentine’s Day! Be sure to send one of these sweet messages right away 💌💞💝
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#happyvalentines #willyoubemyvalentine #love #lovequotes #rosesareredmemes #valentinesday #sendamessage #love

It’s almost Valentine’s Day!
Need a last minute gift? Pickup a Valentine’s Day gift bundle for $30. Includes a pygmy goat plushie, Stella softcover storybook and sticker and mini goat milk lotion (various scents to choose from). Just comment or message to order 💕♥️

It’s almost Valentine’s Day!
Need a last minute gift? Pickup a Valentine’s Day gift bundle for $30. Includes a pygmy goat plushie, Stella softcover storybook and sticker and mini goat milk lotion (various scents to choose from). Just comment or message to order 💕♥️

Can’t wait for the annual Spring Open House!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May, 17 and be sure to RSVP your family soon: https://www.nicolezaagman.com/pfevents
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#springiscoming #openhouse #freeevent #familyfun #byroncenter #farmfun #hayrides

Can’t wait for the annual Spring Open House!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May, 17 and be sure to RSVP your family soon: https://www.nicolezaagman.com/pfevents
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#springiscoming #openhouse #freeevent #familyfun #byroncenter #farmfun #hayrides

She’s so spoiled 😂 #rabbit #hollandlopbunny #bunbun #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnytok #sleepingbeauty #poppy

She’s so spoiled 😂 #rabbit #hollandlopbunny #bunbun #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnytok #sleepingbeauty #poppy

Had such an amazing time this morning at the @grcmuseum this visiting with Kent County Farm Bureau! Such an amazing, interactive farm display, bees and apple exhibit (even got to taste test some yummy apple sauce!) So thankful to see farm education shared with the families and children in the Grand Rapids community!

Had such an amazing time this morning at the @grcmuseum this visiting with Kent County Farm Bureau! Such an amazing, interactive farm display, bees and apple exhibit (even got to taste test some yummy apple sauce!) So thankful to see farm education shared with the families and children in the Grand Rapids community!

It was an honor to capture engagement photos for my sister and her fiance here at the farm last October! It’s never too early to start thinking about photos and Parkside Farm is the perfect place to capture one of a kind photographs. Thank you to @josephpyao for your talented edits on these!
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#engagementphotos #michiganphotographer #portrairs #photosession #michigan #photos

It was an honor to capture engagement photos for my sister and her fiance here at the farm last October! It’s never too early to start thinking about photos and Parkside Farm is the perfect place to capture one of a kind photographs. Thank you to @josephpyao for your talented edits on these!
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#engagementphotos #michiganphotographer #portrairs #photosession #michigan #photos

Zorro had a frolic today! #goat #pygmygoat #buck #frolic #fyp #viral #handsomeboy #stud #farmlife #farmtiktok

Zorro had a frolic today! #goat #pygmygoat #buck #frolic #fyp #viral #handsomeboy #stud #farmlife #farmtiktok

What is my life 😅 #ice #fyp #slippery #farmlife #goats #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #winter #icy #viral #farmtok

What is my life 😅 #ice #fyp #slippery #farmlife #goats #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #winter #icy #viral #farmtok

I would love to bring the Jump for JOY Program® to your organization in 2025! If you’re hosting an event for 20 people or 500 people, I can create a custom package for your needs.
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#animals #farm #farmeducation #pygmygoat #agritourism #animaltherapy #pettingzoo

I would love to bring the Jump for JOY Program® to your organization in 2025! If you’re hosting an event for 20 people or 500 people, I can create a custom package for your needs.
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#animals #farm #farmeducation #pygmygoat #agritourism #animaltherapy #pettingzoo

My most popular class has been the Animal JOY Session Class! Cannot wait to have more families visit the farm in 2025 to experience hands-on animal and livestock education.
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#familyfriendly #familyactivities #farmanimals #farmeducation #animals #classes #farmtour

My most popular class has been the Animal JOY Session Class! Cannot wait to have more families visit the farm in 2025 to experience hands-on animal and livestock education.
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#familyfriendly #familyactivities #farmanimals #farmeducation #animals #classes #farmtour

Now booking Farm Tours for spring, summer and fall!
Perfect for early education centers, schools, field trips and homeschool groups! For groups up to 10 you can schedule online or for larger groups, please call or text: 616-201-0220
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#farmtour #farmtours #fieldtrip #schoolvisit #farmeducation #agriculture #agritourism

Now booking Farm Tours for spring, summer and fall!
Perfect for early education centers, schools, field trips and homeschool groups! For groups up to 10 you can schedule online or for larger groups, please call or text: 616-201-0220
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#farmtour #farmtours #fieldtrip #schoolvisit #farmeducation #agriculture #agritourism

Stella Bella’s baby bump is so cute! #babyanimals #animals #cuteanimals #animaltiktok #catsoftiktok #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #viral #fyp

Stella Bella’s baby bump is so cute! #babyanimals #animals #cuteanimals #animaltiktok #catsoftiktok #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #viral #fyp

Stella Bella’s baby bump is growing day by day! 🥰🐐

Stella Bella’s baby bump is growing day by day! 🥰🐐

Spent the day not feeling our fingers or toes getting taps, tanks and buckets in place! If you’re interested in a maple syrup tour of the farm for your group or organization, please let me know. Have availability through the 16th in February and the week of March 1-9 only.

Spent the day not feeling our fingers or toes getting taps, tanks and buckets in place! If you’re interested in a maple syrup tour of the farm for your group or organization, please let me know. Have availability through the 16th in February and the week of March 1-9 only.

Stella Bella is half way through her pregnancy. I’m not convinced she isn’t carrying twins again but time will tell. Mai Tai decided to photo bomb while I was taking pictures 🤣

Stella Bella is half way through her pregnancy. I’m not convinced she isn’t carrying twins again but time will tell. Mai Tai decided to photo bomb while I was taking pictures 🤣

Bing bop boop bop 🐐 #bingbang #trending #viral #creatorsearchinsights #goats #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #pettok #petsoftiktok #fyp #farmanimals #babyanimals #cuteanimals #babyanimals #peekaboo

Bing bop boop bop 🐐 #bingbang #trending #viral #creatorsearchinsights #goats #goatsoftiktok #pygmygoats #pettok #petsoftiktok #fyp #farmanimals #babyanimals #cuteanimals #babyanimals #peekaboo

What a whirlwind of a week! ✈️🌎🌵
After the political academy kicked off last week, I headed to San Antonio, TX for the annual @farmbureau conference.

It was an amazing opportunity for networking, learning, growth and education, complete with an incredible trade show, featuring Texas longhorns.

The workshops I focused on encompassed:
- Women in Farm Bureau leadership
- Farm Bill, legislative and court updates
- Networking luncheons and more

Some incredible highlights included:
- Seeing therapy dogs at the GR airport (the first animal therapy program I was involved in)
- Being recognized by the therapy dog handler as a local poultry judge
- The San Antonio zoo to see baby Tupi the capybara that’s gone viral
- Meeting amazing ag influencers @barnardbeef and @bar7ranch
- Exploring the Riverwalk, restaurants and The Alamo - so much history
- Hearing keynotes from @ltcoldanrooney and Eric Boles, wow! Such inspirational speakers
- Reconnecting with Jennifer and Zippy Duvall
- Networking with Michigan members, board members and staff

There’s so much more I could say, but for now I will say, thank you Kent County Farm Bureau for this incredible opportunity to attend. I can’t say enough good things about Farm Bureau.

In all my years of working, volunteering and entrepreneurship, I’ve never been better treated, cared for, represented and valued by an organization.

Being a part of this organization as a board member and farm member has truly been a godsend and dream come true and exceeded any and all expectations.
#afbfshare #farmbureau #agriculture #farmers

What a whirlwind of a week! ✈️🌎🌵
After the political academy kicked off last week, I headed to San Antonio, TX for the annual @farmbureau conference.

It was an amazing opportunity for networking, learning, growth and education, complete with an incredible trade show, featuring Texas longhorns.

The workshops I focused on encompassed:
- Women in Farm Bureau leadership
- Farm Bill, legislative and court updates
- Networking luncheons and more

Some incredible highlights included:
- Seeing therapy dogs at the GR airport (the first animal therapy program I was involved in)
- Being recognized by the therapy dog handler as a local poultry judge
- The San Antonio zoo to see baby Tupi the capybara that’s gone viral
- Meeting amazing ag influencers @barnardbeef and @bar7ranch
- Exploring the Riverwalk, restaurants and The Alamo - so much history
- Hearing keynotes from @ltcoldanrooney and Eric Boles, wow! Such inspirational speakers
- Reconnecting with Jennifer and Zippy Duvall
- Networking with Michigan members, board members and staff

There’s so much more I could say, but for now I will say, thank you Kent County Farm Bureau for this incredible opportunity to attend. I can’t say enough good things about Farm Bureau.

In all my years of working, volunteering and entrepreneurship, I’ve never been better treated, cared for, represented and valued by an organization.

Being a part of this organization as a board member and farm member has truly been a godsend and dream come true and exceeded any and all expectations.
#afbfshare #farmbureau #agriculture #farmers

Another then and now! Meet Hadley our 7lb imperial shih tzu. She rules the roost, thinks she’s a herding dog and often forgets she’s not a cat. She likes the goats but they don’t like her so she keeps her distance. She frequently likes to annoy the house rabbits and suffers from FOMO (fear of missing out) and idiopathic epilepsy. She will be 8 this spring and she’s just starting to slow down. She’s a ball of energy and loves to be next to me at all times, though she often saves her worst behavior for me. She’s who always greets me first when I get home and the last one to say goodnight when she cuddles up next to me. She’s one of a kind and loves living farm life.

Another then and now! Meet Hadley our 7lb imperial shih tzu. She rules the roost, thinks she’s a herding dog and often forgets she’s not a cat. She likes the goats but they don’t like her so she keeps her distance. She frequently likes to annoy the house rabbits and suffers from FOMO (fear of missing out) and idiopathic epilepsy. She will be 8 this spring and she’s just starting to slow down. She’s a ball of energy and loves to be next to me at all times, though she often saves her worst behavior for me. She’s who always greets me first when I get home and the last one to say goodnight when she cuddles up next to me. She’s one of a kind and loves living farm life.

Tea #asmr from my #farm ☕️ #teatime #asmrfood #hightea #asmrsounds #hottea #viral #FoodTok #asmrtiktoks #fyp

Tea #asmr from my #farm ☕️ #teatime #asmrfood #hightea #asmrsounds #hottea #viral #FoodTok #asmrtiktoks #fyp

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