SHOW POINTS CHARTS Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and Points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to these Charts for ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Points for the ABGA National Show are awarded according to the following charts:

BECOME A VENDOR ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country! Vendor space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority placements will be given to those who sponsor the National Show. Become a Sponsor. Vendor Fees cover the following: Electricity Table(s) 2 chairs Your vendor space for the duration of the National Show Vendor Packages & Benefits COPPER VENDOR BENEFITS - $500 One (1) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner BRONZE VENDOR BENEFITS - $850 Two (2) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner SILVER VENDOR BENEFITS - $1100 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner GOLD VENDOR BENEFITS - $1500 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business and logo listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business and logo Listed on a National Show vendor banner Advertisement on National Show website through November 30, 2024 PLATINUM VENDOR BENEFITS - $1750 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business and logo listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Individual banner with logo hung in show arena Advertisement on National Show website through November 30, 2024 Priority placement behind those vendors who sponsor View current vendors For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Become a Vendor ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country!

Wade Rogers is from Fort White, Florida. He is married to Stephanie and they have two daughters, Amber and Jaylyn. Together they own Rogers Livestock, where they raise registered Boer goats as well as registered Charolais cattle. Wade and his family have been involved in the goat industry since 2016 raising and showing both registered and market goats. Wade has been the Boer Goat superintendent at the Florida State Fair since 2019. He is also part of the show committee that puts on the Fall Spooktacular show, an annual jackpot show that is the largest multi-species show in Florida. This will be the third year he has been to the ABGA Nationals show, and he is looking forward to working with all the exhibitors to make it one of the best Nationals yet. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Wade Rogers Meet National Show Superintendent, Wade Rogers

Back to Board of Directors Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Email Rosalinda Vizina co-owns and operates Wilton Boer Goat Ranch in Lebanon, Oregon with her Husband Norman Vizina. Rosalinda was born and raised in Sacramento, California and transitioned in 2016 to Oregon with her husband of 39 years. She works with the Department of Corrections in Oregon as a Medical Services Manager. She has been an ABGA member for approximately 17 years. She has been involved in 4-H, various ABGA committees, local meat goat associations, and continues to sponsor multiple goat youth activities. She has established the now very successful “Best-in-the-West Boer Goat Show” in California. Rosalinda looks forward to serving the association as the Region 1 director to continue to promote the Boer goat industry as a whole. Previous Director Next Director

Kate Schaefer Kate can commonly be found mentoring youth at goat shows and other events.  Kate Schaefer is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Schaefer and has two younger brothers, Tyler and Colton.  Her family operates Schaefer Farms, a 200-head Boer meat goat farm, just outside of Adel, IA. This is where Kate found her passion for agriculture. While attending Adel DeSoto Minburn High School, Kate was involved in soccer, track, student council, and of course FFA.  She served as FFA Chapter President both her Junior and Senior years and was the top fundraiser all four years of high school. April of 2023, Kate hung up the jacket for the final time as an Iowa FFA State Officer, serving as a Vice President. Her SAE project is based on Goat Production, which correlates to the activities Kate participates in and leads with the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association.  She currently serves as JIMGA President and can commonly be found mentoring youth at goat shows and other events.  She continues to serve the goat industry in Iowa by hosting a 3-weekend goat show, with a fitting contest and Skill-a-thon for the youth in August every year. Kate plans to major in Agricultural Communications, which suits her fun personality and keen ability to teach, sell, and network.  She is detail-oriented and constantly making connections and working with others. Kate is eager to continue interacting with youth within the Junior American Boer Goat Association and helping them find their success.

We extended the Buck Wall Banner deadline to Sunday, May 19, before 11:59 PM. We will be printing banners Monday, so don't miss out! Showcase your best bucks at the 2024 National Show, and on our virtual Buck Wall! The banner is yours to keep after the National Show! If you purchased a banner and don't see it on the website, please check your email for your proof, or contact nationalshow@abga.org For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Buck Wall Deadline Extended! Order your Buck Wall banner before 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 19. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our ringside table sponsors. Your unwavering support and generosity towards ABGA and JABGA during the National Show, has been invaluable. We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. RINGSIDE TABLE SPONSORS Clear Creek Farms: Patricia & Kenneth Motes Crazy T Boer Goats SBZ Ranch Lucky J Family Goats Blue Gainey Ranch, Cactus Boer Goats, & KT Boer Goats Flying L Ranch Boer Goats Wildewind Farm Fitzwater Crosscut Farm, & K Hallow Goats Boers By Hobby, Kemmer Auctioneers, & Lamoni Farms Shepherd Creek Ranch, Stuart and Love Farms Clear Creek Farm Land Of Grace Farm & Redden Bros Paint Creek Show Goats 2M Boer Goats, Box Alarm Farm, Elliott Farms & KDCL Boer Goats Cactus Boer Goats, KT Boer Goats, & Blue Gainey Ranch Anderson Boer Goat Acres, Triple W Genetics, Old Mill Creek Boer Ranch, & Northview Show Stock SAKB Boer Goats Showman & Mayne Boer Goats Breezy Acres Boer Goats & AgriPeril Livestock Insurance Westfall Wethers & Radiant Reds Advanced Boer Genetics, Hazelbaker Boer Goats, & Pine Bank Boer Goats Newton Farms Southerland Acre Boer Goats Menger Creek Ranch, Mazurek Family Ranch, & Pair-A-Docs Dust Devil Ranch & Clemens Fitting & Photography Amarugia Boer Goats - Diefenbach Family, 2MS Boer Goats - Marjeanna & Mike Smith C&J Scholl Farms, Harman Farms, & Wicky's Rockin Boer Goats Lucky Farms Culver Family Farm Culver Family Farm Transportation Services, LLC #2023NationalShow Thank You 2023 National Show Ringside Table Sponsors Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support!

Ambassador of the Breed The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. 2023 Randy & Cindy Dusek 2022 Don Smith 2021 Eddie Holland Joetta Boyd Carol DeLobbe Terry Brown MD Shurley Ervin Chavana 2020 No nominees due to COVID19 2019 Coni Ross Fred Homeyer Joe Tipton 2018 Bob Duke 2017 The Ryals Family 2016 Jim & Lynn Farmer 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris 2014 Buck Pruitt Jane Meacham Jimmy Day F. Dian Newman Kim Halfmann Dr. Lou Nuti Sammy Helmers Ernest Schwartz Don Jackman Mary Powis Stan Keen Walter Pope III Norman Kohls Charles Turner Mike Masters W.E. Whitehead 2013 Dr. Frank Pinkerton Marvin Shurley The Kearney Family Dr. Frank Craddock Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed! 2024 Ambassador of the Breed Nominate Your Candidate! Get Started! We are taking nominations for this year’s Ambassador of The Breed! Nominations must be received by April 5, 2024. Current Board members are ineligible for nomination and/or to nominate a candidate. Only one (1) person, partnership, or family will be eligible per year.

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Back to Board of Directors Kim Veal Region 10 Email Kim Veal has been raising Boer Goats for over twenty years, since 1996. In 1999, her family and she started showcasing their goats. Kim has been hosting the Peach State Classic and the Georgia Nationals in Perry, Georgia, for the past 20 years, and served as the superintendent of Boer Goats. She has been providing her expertise to multiple committees since 2005. Now, as a proud member of the board of directors, Kim is excited to continue serving the Boer goat community. Previous Director Next Director

Back to Board of Directors Paige Gunderson Region 3 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

Area 4 Regional Show: Peach State Classic Boer Goat Show Check out these pictures from the Area 4 Regional Show - Peach State Classic in Perry, Georgia! Check out these photos from the Area 4 Regional Show Peach State Classic Boer Goat Show ! You can see the Peach State Classic Show #1 results here . You can see the Peach State Classic Show #2 results here. You can see the Peach State Classic Show #3 results here. See the contest results below. #ShowsEvents #JABGA #news