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Office Updates
Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office.

October 8, 2026
Introducing ABGA’s Strategic Vision 2030
The future of ABGA starts with a clear vision for where we’re going, and a commitment to keeping our members at the center of that work. Earlier this year, the ABGA Board of Directors adopted Strategic Vision 2030, a roadmap designed to guide the Association’s priorities and investments over the next several years. At the heart of the plan is a simple mission: to serve our breeder-members while advancing the integrity, performance, and long-term success of the Boer goat breed. Strategic...

October 8, 2026
ABGA Builds Connections and Explores Opportunities at National Goat Conference
American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) Executive Director Caleb Boardman recently attended the National Goat Conference hosted by Langston University, representing the association and connecting with more than 400 producers, educators, and researchers from across the country. The conference provided valuable insights into the challenges facing meat goat producers while also highlighting opportunities for growth in the U.S. market. In addition to promoting ABGA and engaging with industry...

September 10, 2026
Analysis of 2026 Nationals Weight Data
One of the issues assigned to the ABGA Breed Improvement Committee was the aging of goats and the need for more objective information about whether an animal's reported age is consistent with its weight and stage of development. Following extensive discussion by the committee and Board of Directors, ABGA determined that the best starting point was to collect reliable, breed-specific growth data. That decision led ABGA to weigh every goat in the junior (0-12 month) age division exhibited at...









