Catherine Whiteley has been working part-time for ABGA for the past two years. She is a Senior at Angelo State University and is graduating with a degree in Agriculture Education. Outside of work Catherine enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her mini Australian Shepard, Koda. She also enjoys fishing, long walks with her dog, and country dancing. When younger, Catherine showed commercial unregistered wether Boer goats for many years. Since starting at the ABGA, Catherine has fallen in love with the organization. < Back Catherine Whiteley Member Services Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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!

Diana Scarbrough is a Registration Clerk here at ABGA. She’s been at ABGA for over a year. She enjoys working at ABGA every day, and feels her coworkers are more like her family. Everyday in the office is always a new adventure. Diana has been married to her husband Brian for 18 years and has 4 grown kids. Her hobbies are listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with her dogs Duke & Boba Fett. < Back Diana Scarbrough Registrations Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Paige Gunderson Region 3 Bio coming soon. Email

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:

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 Elizabeth Westfall Meet National Show Barn Superintendent, Elizabeth Westfall

Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience. ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Chris Fleming hails from Paxton, Illinois, where he graduated from Black Hawk East and Western Illinois University. Together with his wife Linda, Chris owns and manages two businesses - Friendship Farms Kennel and Fleming Livestock. At Fleming Livestock, they raise Market goats and Abeerdean Angus Cattle. Having started raising Boer goats over two decades ago, Chris and Linda have been members of the association for many years and have seen the organization grow over time. Although this will be their first time attending the National show, they have enjoyed viewing the backdrop pictures every year of the winners. Chris is excited to attend with his family to experience the National Show and the companionship of the families and friends they have met in this industry. With over 30 years of experience judging all species of livestock across the US and Mexico, Chris is highly regarded in the industry. Although he took a break from judging to support his children's showing careers, he eventually completed his training in Indiana. His ultimate goal was to judge the National Show where the best of the best compete. Chris is honored to be judged alongside two other outstanding men who share his passion for this industry. Chris and Linda have raised two children, Brady and Skylynn, who are still involved in the Ag industry today. Chris is retired from his 25 years in the pork procurement business and has enjoyed mentoring many young ag youth over his time in the livestock industry. #2023NationalShow Meet ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience.

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ABGA and JABGA Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications Read More ABGA and JABGA are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 year. Applications Open for JABGA Board of Directors Read More JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2024. Updated JABGA Speech Topics Read More The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. JABGA Age Division Changes Read More The JABGA Board of Directors proposes the age change be implemented on September 1, 2023. 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Read More Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated! 2023 Scholarship Winners Read More Academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, and a strong commitment to personal growth. Load More Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association. News & Updates

OUR STORY STARTED MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO The Boer goat was developed by Dutch farmers in South Africa in the early 1900s. They were brought to the United States in 1993. The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) was founded that same year. A unique breed, it is popular for its amazing meat production. The Boer goat has a rapid growth rate, excellent carcass qualities and is highly adaptive to different environments. Docile and highly fertile, these traits set the Boer goat apart in the purebred and commercial segments of the American meat goat industry. Today, the ABGA offers a variety of opportunities in marketing, education, and the commercial industry and for youth through the Junior American Boer Goat Association. ABGA is the largest Boer goat association in the world with more than 7,000 members. The association registers more than 45,000 head annually. OUR HISTORY

ABGA has blocked off hotel rooms for 2024 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! Be sure to let your hotel know you're there for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Hotel Location Phone # Website Dates Available Book By: Comfort Suites 6535 Paramount Park Dr., Louisville, KY, 40213 502-315-8085 Website 6/7/24-6/16/24 May 6, 2024 SpringHill Suites Louisville Airport 820 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209 502-361-9009 Website 6/6/24-6/17/24 May 16, 2024 Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport 810 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209 502-792-8800 Website 6/7/24-6/16/24 May 16, 2024 Residence Inn by Marriot - Louisville Airport 700 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209 502-363-8800 Website 6/7/24-6/16/24 May 16, 2024 Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY, 40209 502-637-2424 Website 6/7/24-6/16/24 May 7, 2024 For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Lodging and Accommodations ABGA has blocked off hotel rooms for 2024 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today!

Late fees will be applied after May 22nd. The last day to submit online entries is Jun 1st. Entries are not accepted the day of show. You can edit your entries online until Jun 1st. You can watch instruction on how to enter a show on Showman below. #2023NationalShow National Show Entry 2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show entry is now open on Showman.app