News & Updates

Keep up with news & updates for the 2025 ABGA & JABGA Nationals Show.

20 may 2025

Volunteers Wanted

Whether you can help for an hour or a whole day, every bit counts! Sign up for 2 or more shifts and you can move in early on Thursday!

19 may 2025

Opening Ceremonies

We’re inviting volunteers to help us start each day of the National Show with pride and meaning! Whether you can lift voices with the National Anthem or lift spirits with an opening prayer, this is a powerful way to represent our incredible community and set the tone for a great day.

24 abr 2025

Herd Sire Directory

Promote your herd in the 2025 ABGA Herd Sire Directory – Nationals Edition! Ad spots for sires and services available. Full color print, ringside and banquet exposure, plus social media spotlight options!

19 mar 2025

Calling all JABGA Members: Meat Goat Evaluation

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums!

18 mar 2025

ABGA Open Show Judge: Josh Stephans

Josh Stephans of Elkland, MO, owns Hidden Springs Farms and has been an ABGA judge since 2014, judging at all levels, including National Shows.

18 mar 2025

ABGA Open Show Judge: Kathy Daves-Carr

Kathy Daves-Carr, a certified judge since 2001, has judged top Boer goat shows nationwide, including Fort Worth, NAILE, and JABGA Nationals.

18 mar 2025

ABGA Open Show Judge: Linda West

Linda West of Whitesboro, Texas, is the managing partner of Circle Bar W Boers, a Boer goat breeder and judge with a passion for mentoring and the industry.

18 mar 2025

JABGA Judge: Jason Brashear

Jason Brashear, Boer goat judge since 2007, raises goats in Kentucky and leads Pine Mountain Settlement School, focusing on sustainability and Appalachian culture.

18 mar 2025

JABGA Judge: Sammy Lerena

Sammy Lerena, ABGA judge and Red Oak Ranch owner in Texas, raises Boer goats and runs a reproduction business, specializing in AI for sheep and goats.

18 mar 2025

JABGA Judge: Clint Demmitt

Clint Demmitt, livestock judge from Bridgeport, TX, owns Demmitt Livestock & Sandy Creek Boer Goats. He is excited to judge in Louisville this June!

17 mar 2025

Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor, a proud OSU grad & ag leader, has judged top national shows & now manages the Payne County Expo, supporting his community.

17 mar 2025

Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Randall White

Randall White, ABGA Judge and Boer goat breeder, runs Patterson Family Farm and will judge the 2025 ABGA National Bred & Owned Show.