Ginger Slisher is shown with her goat, Pumpkin, at Slisher Show Stock, located near Fulton.

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By Lori Carr
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FULTON — Slisher Show Stock, near the town of Fulton, has benefited the 4-H community for the past 15 years.

Ginger Slisher, daughter of Bryan and Michaela Slisher, has worked alongside her father at the family’s goat farm from an early age.

“We started raising goats when I was about 5 years old. I always wanted to be out in the barn and my dad thought cows were too big for me at such a young age, so he got me a few goats,” stated Slisher.

That number has increased to about 60 goats on the family farm. Slisher and her father continue raising goats together.

“We mainly raise goats to be sold to 4-H members,” Slisher added.

Chores are split between the pair.

“My dad does chores in the morning, and I do them most evenings,” she stated.

She said 4-H and her FFA career were a big part of her lifestyle growing up and it was all centered around the Boer goat operation.

A Caston High School graduate, Slisher was actively involved in FFA and served two years as the chapter president. Her many achievements in 4-H included her 2020 Miss Fulton County Queen title and serving as president of the Liberty Leaders 4-H Club.

She was a 10-year, 4-H member and enjoyed showing beef cattle and goats.

“My sister, Bryana, was also a 4-H member and showed goats and cattle,” she added.

Her farming career didn’t end as she finished her 10-year, 4-H run. She continues working on the family farm with her dad.

“My dad and I can still be found at the local county fairs on the day of the goat show,” she stated.

4-H is a huge part of Slisher Show Stock’s operation. During fair time, it is common to see the Slishers at the show arena during the local fair.

“We enjoy going to the fair and helping future 4-H members get their animals show ready and give them showmanship tips,” she added.

Additionally, the family farm has expanded to a few online sales and in-person auctions.

“We mainly sell our goats right off the farm. We like to build relationships with our customers and see them come back year after year,” stated Slisher.

Slisher stated that typically the goats are bred between June and September, and the babies born between November and February, as it is a five-month gestation period.

“Local 4-H’ers usually come out late March to early spring to make their selections for the upcoming fair,” she added.

Slisher finds true enjoyment in helping 4-H members and seeing their success with the livestock.

“There is no better feeling than seeing a happy customer,” she stated.

Slisher currently works full time at New Holland, Rochester, and part time as a wedding and event coordinator. She is also finishing her MBA at IU Kokomo.