In place of an Employee of the Month Avalanche Cheese Company elects a Goat of the Month. Every month each farm employee nominates a goat, the candidate names are posted and the goat with the most votes, wins. Winners receive a daily spa treatment, including massage and udder balm; pedicure; first in line at milking; extra grain rations at milking; and a $50 gift certificate at Paonia Farm and Home.
Goat of the Month
October/November 2011
Name: Crumpet
Breed: Mixed Saanen/Alpine
Age: 1 ½
Milk: First year milker, averaging 7 pounds a day.
Temperament: With her lovely attitude and overall sweet demeanor, Crumpet is a favorite with all the milkers.
Hobbies: Crumpet is an avid rock climber. She does most of her climbing in the Black Canyon. Big walls are her specialty.
