Nicole Zaagman | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Nicole Zaagman lives Michigan with her high-school sweetheart and her four legged family members. Nicole is an accomplished, Christian entrepreneur and children's author, passionate about helping women succeed in life and business through coaching and speaking. She travels the state of Michigan visiting senior centers and special events with her pygmy goats through the Jump for JOY Program™ and operates Parkside Farm full time in Byron Center, Michigan. Nicole is an advocate and ally for agriculture and farm education. Nicole believes agritourism is the future of vibrant communities, sustainable farm profits and a bridge for future generations to be engaged with agriculture. Nicole is currently a member of the following organizations:

- MI Farm Bureau

- American Goat Society

- National Pygmy Goat Association

- Michigan Agritourism Association

- International Organization of Professional Life Coaches

Current position (2)

Coach, Author, Farm Founder & Speaker

Nicole Zaagman Enterprises, LLC

Farm Founder

Parkside Farm

Degrees (1)

Bachelor of Arts with concentration in Graphic Design

Spring Arbor University

2006 to 2009

Presentations

Presentations (7)

Goat Care 101

Thinking about owning goats or are you a new goat parent? This presentation is perfect for those just starting out with any breed of goat. Learn goat care basics from nutrition, routine care and common ailments and remedies.

Goat Husbandry

Want to get into goat breeding and husbandry? This presentation is geared towards those interested in good breeding practices and learning what to expect when your goat is expecting, kidding signs and when to assist.

Goat Critical Care

What can go wrong often does go wrong in the life of goat ownership. Topics include wound care, emergency veterinary intervention, C-sections, impending illness symptoms and signs and unexpected health complications.

Storybook Publishing

Designed for authors interested in self-publishing their children's storybook. Topics include hiring editors, designers and illustrators, copywrite, title and ISBN registration, printing, book signings, marketing and book sales.

Farmer Rights

For new and beginning farmers who want to understand the Michigan Right to Farm Act and programs and organizations that exist to support their farming efforts. Learn best practices and creative ways to set a farm up for success.

Farm Marketing

Being a farmer requires juggling many tasks and skillsets, marketing included. In a technology and social media driven world, learn how to leverage a marketing plan that works for you and your farm that yields tangible results.

Agritourism Advocacy

For farms adding agritourism to operations and Michigan municipalities interested in supporting farmers in their townships. Topics include zoning ordinances and effective communication for agriculture advocacy.