Read what JABGA Vice President, Logan Hollen, wrote about agriculture for National Agriculture Week. What is Agriculture? Read what JABGA Vice President, Logan Hollen, wrote about agriculture for National Agriculture Week. JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen What is Agriculture? As a girl growing up in Kentucky, I have been surrounded by ag my whole life. Throughout the past 18 years on this earth, I have learned what agricultural means to me. The foundation of the world is agriculture. Ag gives you everything – from the clothes on your back to the lights in your house. A few months ago, I found myself in front of a freshman ag class teaching them what agricultural is. After the lesson I left them with one last thing to remember, “without agricultural, we have nothing, without agriculture, we are nothing”. The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is a great representation of what agriculture is. This organization teaches young students about the importance of animals and how to properly care for them. We need more organizations such as the ABGA to share the importance of agriculture. I strive to share the importance of ag and continue to share with others why we must keep ag the focal point in everyday life. Related Posts

Back to Board of Directors Sydney Black Region 6 Email Sydney Black was born and raised in Southeast, Iowa on the generational family farm. Sydney was very active in FFA and 4-H while in high school; showing cattle and market/breeding goats. She completed her Agricultural of Science Degree at Kirkwood Community College in 2022 and has since been employed at Brenneman Pork as their Livestock Accountant. Sydney and her family have been breeding and raising Boer goats since 2016, beginning as local producers and slowly transitioning to a customer base nationwide. In recent years, their genetics have won banners at the national level and found their way overseas. Sydney is passionate about animal husbandry and the Boer goat industry. She enjoys mentoring Junior members and spending time with friends she has made while being active in the goat industry. Previous Director Next Director

Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! 2022 JABGA Face-to-Face: Day 1 Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! Our JABGA Board members spent their first full day breaking the ice -- getting acquainted with each other and the ABGA office, writing National Show thank-you notes, and viewing a leadership TED Talk (video below). This sparked an afternoon of conversation: "What does JABGA mean to you? How do you see JABGA moving into the future? What would you like to see at the 2023 JABGA National Show?" The group finished out the night with pizza. Our JABGA Board of Directors has a fun-filled (and busy!) few days ahead of them! UP NEXT: a tour of the Angelo State University Meat Lab and Management, Instruction, and Research Center. #JABGA #news Related Posts

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Member Services Administrator - Corinna Belman joined ABGA in 2021, gaining goat expertise and assisting members. She enjoys family time, dancing, and outdoor activities. Corinna Belman started working with ABGA June 22, 2021, she has gained much knowledge and experience with goats since working at ABGA. She enjoys helping members with questions about registrations and membership. Corinna is also bi-lingual. When not in the office she loves family time, especially her 3 grandchildren, her dog Moe, and dancing. She also loves the outdoors, going camping and fishing. She finds it very relaxing. < Back Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison - Jaelynn Reyes, a Texas native, excelled in agriculture, leading FFA, starting a consulting business, and graduating in December 2023. Jaelynn Namio-Grant is a proud Texas native who currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband Connor, their son Samuel, and their German Shepherd dog, Bubba. She earned her B.S. in Agricultural Science and Leadership from Angelo State University, where she served as President of Collegiate FFA and was involved in Block & Bridle, the Meat & Food Science Association, and the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. Jaelynn was also a member of the 2021 Collegiate Meat Judging Team and gained applied experience in meat science while working in the university’s Food Safety and Product Development Lab, assisting with harvesting, processing, and evaluating livestock to support meat quality and safety research. Dedicated to youth development in agriculture, Jaelynn established a livestock consulting business focused on mentoring students from urban backgrounds. She has completed internships at Texas major shows, actively volunteers at both local and county shows, and serves as a judge for Leadership and Career Development Events across Texas. In 2023, Jaelynn began working in registration and DNA services and now proudly serves as the JABGA Youth Liaison, where she is dedicated to empowering youth and cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Her passion lies in creating opportunities, fostering growth, and inspiring young people to carry forward the legacy of the livestock industry. < Back Jaelynn Namio-Grant Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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Meet Lizzie Hefner, a 17-year-old Boer goat enthusiast from Indiana, dedicated to youth leadership and community involvement. Lizzie Hefner Hi, I’m Lizzie Hefner, and I’m 17 years old from Lebanon, Indiana, where I live with my dad, Brian (who has probably stopped you at one point), and my younger sister, Addy. I’ve been showing Boer goats for six years and have been a member of the Indiana Boer Goat Association (IBGA) for five years. As an IBGA Ambassador, I love promoting the Boer goat industry and being involved in the community that has given me so much. I’m especially passionate about helping and serving the next generation of youth in the industry, sharing my knowledge and experiences to encourage their success. I’m also very active in leadership roles. I serve as the President of my 4-H club in Boone County, where I'm entering my ninth year as a member, and I’m the Lebanon FFA Chapter Reporter. Additionally, I’m a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and am involved in both student and class council at Lebanon High School. When I’m not working on my academics or extracurriculars, you can usually find me in the barn, where my passion for the livestock industry truly shines.