2024 National Show Internship The ABGA is taking applications for barn and media interns for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Photo by Pearl's Pics . The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our intern’s knowledge and experience gathered during their time at the National Show continues to be applied to the outside world and to their future endeavors. This is an unpaid internship role. Hotel and food costs will be covered daily. Position: National Show Barn and Media Internship Location: Louisville, Kentucky - Kentucky Exposition Center Dates: June 7-14, 2024 Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+), college students, college graduates and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Also, to provide ABGA with assistance in daily tasks during the National Show and to provide social media coverage for the event. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must be a 2023 high school graduate (18+) or older. Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2024 ABGA and JABGA National Show. A candidate with prior show experience is a plus. Must be able to provide own means of transportation to the National Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organization are beneficial. Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. Internship Program: Interns will assist the JABGA Board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 6th, 2024, and must work through the duration of the event to June 14, 2024. Barn Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Set up of ABGA Office and supplies Assist in the unloading process for exhibitors Work the check in gate during the duration of the show Ensure cleanliness of ringside tables and bleachers Aid in the setup of the JABGA Awards Banquet Gather all show awards the morning of each show Media Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Posting Show updates on social media Taking pictures/video Posting pictures/videos on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Post all showmanship and division winners on social media. General media coverage of the National Show. How to Apply: Click the button below to apply and submit your resume. Application Resume If you have any question please contact: nationalshow@abga.org For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Show Entry Now Open Enter the National Show today! Regular entry is open until May 24. Photo by Pearl's Pics . Entry is now open for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Be sure to enter by May 24, 2024 to avoid late fees. Late entry will be open from May 25 - June 1, 2024. Entries are NOT accepted the day of the show. You can watch instructions on how to enter a show on Showman below. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Terry Burks Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Terry Burks Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China. Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestockgrader. Terry taught adult agriculture for 8 years in the Kentucky Community College system and was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats. Terry received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Terry Burks Terry has judged over 1200 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states. Some of his shows include Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Angelo, Austin, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, The Dixie National, Aksarben, Tulsa, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, The Arizona National, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, The Keystone International, The Atlantic National, The Western Bonanza, The Grand Stand, The Fall Classic and the Belt Buckle Bonanza. He has judged State Fairs in 28 different states and has also judged numerous County, Regional and Jackpot shows nationwide. Terry has served on numerous judging committees across the US including the National 4-H, Jr. College and Sr. College Contests at the NAILE, as well as serving as the sheep/goat chairman for the National FFA Livestock Judging CDE. Terry and his wife Alice live in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Penning Assignments View penning assignments for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show Photo by Pearl's Pics . Click the button below to view and download the 2024 ABGA & JABGA penning assignments! View penning assignments For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Replay and Results Did you miss the National Show? Watch the replay via Show Barn Flix! Did you miss the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show? Watch the entire show on YouTube via Show Barn Flix! Watch the National Show View National Show Results on Showman.app View Nationals Results For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Rules In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules, and Kentucky Exposition Center rules will apply. Photo by Pearl's Pics . National Show Rules Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the National Show Rules in a new window. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Coni Ross Update Photo by Pearl's Pics . UPDATE: Due to scheduling, the Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class will be immediately following the Senior Doe Pairs Class. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Thank You, Judges! You play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards are met when it comes to evaluating and awarding exhibitors. Thank you to our esteemed National Show Judges. You play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards are met when it comes to evaluating and awarding exhibitors. We appreciate your expertise. ABGA NATIONAL OPEN SHOW Sammy Lerena, MaKayla Richardson Burns, and Anton Ward. JABGA NATIONAL SHOW Terry Burks, Nick Hammett, and Josh Stephans JABGA Bred and Owned National Show and Breeding Showmanship Tom and Jackie Redden JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Ryan Rash Meat Goat Evaluation Live Class: JD Harmon Carcass Class: Donnie Brewer For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

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Elizabeth Westfall Meet National Show Barn Superintendent, Elizabeth Westfall My name is Elizabeth Westfall, and I reside in Vincennes, IN, with my husband, Zach, and son, Colton. I have worked in public safety and government for the last 20 years. I currently work for the Indiana State Department of Health as a financial analyst, Good Samaritan Hospital as a grant coordinator, and Vincennes University as a professor of Homeland Security. As you can tell from that last statement, I enjoy staying busy and am dedicated to helping others. Our farm has been raising Boer goats for the last five years, and we have grown from a 4-H project of 2 goats to over 35 goats. One of my passions is helping youth and providing education. This year, I was fortunate enough to assist with the inaugural Goat Con event in Indiana, which provided education and training to over 200 participants through the Indiana Boer Goat Association. I am currently volunteering as a co-youth coordinator for the organization. In 2023, I assisted with the ABGA/JABGA National Show, where I contributed to organizing vendors, the invitational sale, and working with facility management. This year, I will be enhancing my contribution to the event as the Barn Superintendent, a role I am honored to serve in for 2024. I'm excited about the upcoming ABGA/JABGA National Show in Louisville, KY. I want to make this an excellent experience for all exhibitors and their families. Nationals is a great time for all of us to come together as an industry and celebrate our accomplishments. I encourage everyone to reflect on what it took to get here and make it an excellent event for everyone involved. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

National Show Logo Winner Congratulations to Ethen Ryals, winner of the National Show logo contest! Congratulations to Ethen Ryals, winner of the National Show logo contest! For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

JABGA Live Auction The JABGA Live Auction is now live! You can view the live auction and start bidding now! Go to Live Auction For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org