Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Read More Brad Mackey Vice President, Region 13 Read More Gage Taylor Secretary, Region 7 Read More Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 8 Read More Olivia Rush Region 2 Read More Paige Gunderson Region 3 Read More Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Read More Patrick Aliff Region 5 Read More Kyle Tate Region 6 Read More Brandon Dugat Region 7 Read More Elizabeth Westfall Region 9 Read More Kim Veal Region 10 Read More Tyler Sparks Region 11 Read More Rodney Wilson Jr. Region 12 Read More Cameron Drew Region 14 Read More ABGA Region Map Financial documents have moved to Governing Documents. Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA ), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023.

Caleb Boardman Executive Director Read More Porschea Penn Office Manager Read More Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Read More Jaelynn Reyes DNA & Show Coordinator Read More Sonia Cervantez Accounts Receivable Read More Diana Scarbrough Registrations Clerk Read More Britnee Weinkauf Registrations Clerk Read More Micah Harbin Registrations Clerk Read More Catarina Hernandez Registrations Clerk Read More AJ Araiza Media Manager Read More JABGA ​ Read More National Show Committee National Show Committee Read More ABGA Staff Get to know your ABGA office staff!

Governing Documents View and download the American Boer Goat Association's Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Code of Ethics, Board Minutes, and other governing documents. Governing documents are crucial for the ABGA as they provide a structured framework for the organization’s operations and help maintain the integrity of the association’s activities, guide the conduct of its members, and support the overall mission of promoting and improving the Boer goat breed. Governing Documents Board Meeting Minutes Financial Documents Bylaws The ABGA is organized to collect and maintain the history and pedigree of Boer goats, to provide for their registration, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to encourage the further improvement and wider distribution of the breed through research, promotion, and education. View document Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations ensure the American Boer Goat Association maintains breed standards, promotes fair practices, supports member integrity, and fosters a community of responsible breeders dedicated to the health and quality of Boer goats. View document Code of Ethics The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Its Board of Directors, Members, Non-Members and/or Agents are committed to conducting ourselves in a professional manner that does not reflect negatively on themselves or the association. View document Policies The object of this policy is to combine all aspects of ABGA and JABGA Travel under one policy by Sections, as outlined in the following document. View document Articles of Incorporation Articles of incorporation are legal documents that establish a corporation’s existence and outline its basic details and structure. View document Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection. View document Financial Documents 2017 Tax Return 2017 2018 Tax Return 2018 2018 Audit Report + Financial Statements 2018 2019 Tax Return 2019 2019-2020 Audit Report 2019 2020 Tax Return 2020 2021 Tax Return 2021 2021 Audit Report 2021 2022 Tax Return 2022 2022-2023 Audit Report 2022 2023 Tax Report 2023 Title Year Minutes American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. September 10, 2024 Board of Directors August 27, 2024 Board of Directors August 26, 2024 Board of Directors August 21, 2024 Board of Directors August 13, 2024 Board of Directors August 8, 2024 Board of Directors August 7, 2024 Board of Directors July 23, 2024 Special Meeting July 22, 2024 Board of Directors July 17, 2024 Special Meeting July 13, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 2 July 12, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 1 Date Meeting < Back Next > Select Month Select Year Reset

Goat Care and Management Find a list of goat care and management articles, tips and tutorials, and blogs from goat professionals and members. How to Trim Goat Hooves ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to give your goat a hoof trim. Goat Care and Management How to Tag Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tag your goat. Goat Care and Management Just what is "Pregnancy Toxemia? Understanding pregnancy toxemia in does: prevention and diagnosis, and treatment. Goat Care and Management How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Goat Care and Management

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Member Sales Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Sale Submission Rules & Info Share your barn sales, online sales, in-person sales, single and multi-consignor sales. ALL consignors must be current ABGA members. Non-members will be billed $60 per sale posted. Please submit your sales at least 14 days before your sale. Please allow 2-3 business days for you sale to be added to the website. Submit your sale Sale Calendar Sale Map Filter calendar by available state Select State Filter by In-person or Online Select option Name of Sale Date of Sale Start Time 12:00 AM 12:15 AM 12:30 AM 12:45 AM 01:00 AM 01:15 AM 01:30 AM 01:45 AM 02:00 AM 02:15 AM 02:30 AM 02:45 AM 03:00 AM 03:15 AM 03:30 AM 03:45 AM 04:00 AM 04:15 AM 04:30 AM 04:45 AM 05:00 AM 05:15 AM 05:30 AM 05:45 AM 06:00 AM 06:15 AM 06:30 AM 06:45 AM 07:00 AM 07:15 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 08:15 AM 08:30 AM 08:45 AM 09:00 AM 09:15 AM 09:30 AM 09:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 01:00 PM 01:15 PM 01:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 03:15 PM 03:30 PM 03:45 PM 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05:30 PM 05:45 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 PM 06:30 PM 06:45 PM 07:00 PM 07:15 PM 07:30 PM 07:45 PM 08:00 PM 08:15 PM 08:30 PM 08:45 PM 09:00 PM 09:15 PM 09:30 PM 09:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:15 PM 10:30 PM 10:45 PM 11:00 PM 11:15 PM 11:30 PM 11:45 PM Choose a time Online or In-person sale? Online In-person Online or In-person sale? Auction Bid Board Private Treaty Other Consignors Please list all consignors and their ABGA member numbers Additional Info Add additional information like what will sell, or any other crucial information. *Limit 1,000 characters. Flier Upload Upload Flier Max: 2 MB Sale Location Sale Website Sale Contact Name Sale Contact Email Sale Contact Phone Submit your sale

Education Events & Seminars Opportunities for education for enhancing the success of our members in raising meat goats, and other livestock. Calendar Map Filter calendar by available state Select State Filter by In-person or Online Select option Online webinars will not be shown on the map below. Please refer to the calendar tab to view online webinars. Submit Your Seminar

June 10 - 18, 2023 Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky News & Updates Jun 28, 2023 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated! Jun 20, 2023 Meet ABGA National Show Judge: Corey Billups Corey Billups has been judging Boer goats for the last 9 years. He became an ABGA certified judge in 2016. Jun 20, 2023 Meet JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins Blake Quiggins assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. Load More Updates Want to sponsor the 2023 National Show? Become a Sponsor! Thank You 2023 National Show Premium Sponsors Thank you to our Premium Sponsors. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank You 2023 National Show Vendors Thank you to our vendors for your commitment to excellence and for being such an important part of our event. Thank You 2023 National Show Underwriters We are grateful for your unwavering support and are honored to have you on board. Thank You 2023 National Show Ringside Table Sponsors Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support! Thank You 2023 National Show End Cap Sponsors We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. Thank You 2023 National Show Judges You play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards are met when it comes to evaluating and awarding exhibitors. Thank You 2023 National Show Superintendents We extend a massive thank you to our hardworking National Show Superintendents! It's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the... Thank You 2023 National Show Awards Sponsors The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our individual awards sponsors. THANK YOU!

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November 8, 2024 Area 1 Regional Show 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA, USA November 22, 2024 Area 5 Regional Show 220 Coliseum, Sweetwater, TX 79556, USA March 28, 2025 Area 4 Regional Show Perry, GA, USA April 25, 2025 Area 2 Regional Show Spencer, IA, USA May 9, 2025 Area 3 Regional Show Greenfield, IN, USA JABGA Regional Shows The JABGA Regional Show Program encompasses all five JABGA areas across the United States, offering young participants a platform to showcase their goats. The program also engages youth with various contests and activities, fostering a comprehensive environment for learning and growth within the Boer goat community. View Regional Show Rules 2024 - 2025 JABGA Regional Show Series Under the Sea

President, Area 1 Madison Reis Vice President, Area 3 Logan Hollen Secretary, Area 5 Rebecca Sullivan Treasurer, Area 4 Jada Young Reporter, Area 2 Kate Schaefer Area 1 Jordan Jelinek Area 2 Bella Philips Area 3 Amber Schroeder Area 4 Alaina Blair Area 5 Will Poyner JABGA board of directors The Junior American Boer Goat Association divides the United States into five areas, with two representatives from each. The JABGA Board of Directors, youth committee, and ABGA Board of Directors form the governing system that oversees program implementation within the JABGA. The Junior Board is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization, assisting in the preparation of events like the Regional and National Shows, and connecting with industry leaders and peers. JABGA Area Map JABGA Minutes Board Meeting Minutes Junior American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. Select Month Select Year Reset August 6, 2024 July 15, 2024 May 7, 2024 April 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 February 6, 2024 January 2, 2024 December 5, 2023 November 7, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 20, 2023 September 5, 2023 Next > < Back

October 18, 2024 Maintaining Breed Integrity The Reasons Behind the Breed Standards by Jada Young October 9, 2024 JABGA Area 5 Regional Show Update A change has been made to both the location and date of the Area 5 Regional Show. September 6, 2024 Meet JABGA President: Madison Reis Madison Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. August 9, 2024 JABGA Member, Baylee Lamb, Recognized by the state of Oklahoma JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion's hard work and dedication pays off! January 22, 2024 ABGA and JABGA Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications ABGA and JABGA are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 year. January 22, 2024 Applications Open for JABGA Board of Directors JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2024. JABGA news & updates Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association.