The Story Behind Our Name
Have you ever wondered why people call goats billies and nannies? During the 18th century she goats were known as Ann goats, Nanny being a pet name for Ann, goat owners naturally started calling their Ann goats nannies. He goats were known as William goats and Billy being a popular nickname for William, goat owners naturally began to use this endearment for their herd sires.
In the modern world of goat husbandry serious breeders of registered stock use the proper scientific terms of Buck and Doe when referring to their breeding stock.
Being goat enthusiasts we wanted a name that not reflected the beauty and dignity of the caprine species but also sounded classy and high quality. When we learned the history behind the common term used by those unfamiliar with pedigreed goats we knew Ann and William was just the name we were looking for.
In the modern world of goat husbandry serious breeders of registered stock use the proper scientific terms of Buck and Doe when referring to their breeding stock.
Being goat enthusiasts we wanted a name that not reflected the beauty and dignity of the caprine species but also sounded classy and high quality. When we learned the history behind the common term used by those unfamiliar with pedigreed goats we knew Ann and William was just the name we were looking for.
Meet Our Team
Kimberley VanTasselArtistic Design Kimberly VanTassel is a graduate of Cornell University with a BS in dairy husbandry. She has been dairy farming for 36 years with her husband Ernest, and has been a homeschool mom to 10 children. Kimberly started our dairy goat herd in 2005. Kimberly designed our logo and enjoys being creative.
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Rebecca VanTasselChief Candle MakerRebecca VanTassel is the fourth of ten children born to the VanTassel Family. She was homeschooled while growing up on the family dairy farm. When dairy goats were added in 2005, Rebecca fell madly in love. She has a passion for breeding high quality a dairy goats and enjoys showing them.
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Rachel VanTasselChief of PackagingRachel was adopted into the family as an infant. She has a very rare genetic disorder. Rachel has proven to be a lot than the medical world ever thought possible and has achieved far beyond their predictions. She has a great sense of humor and loves to arrange things in an orderly fashion.
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