Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest. 2022 - 2023 JABGA Public Speaking Contest Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest. Electronic devices will not be allowed in the holding area or contest room. Materials: two 3x5 inch note cards can be used; no other outside materials are allowed. Excessive reference to notes may result in deduction of points. The use of visual aids is not allowed. Each contestant must make the presentation without a microphone. Contestants shall not be penalized for moving about or using/not using a podium. Contestants will be penalized one point per second on each judge's score sheet for being over or under the time allowed for each speech. Ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following judging sections: Oral communication Speech composition Non-verbal communication Response to questions Dress appropriately for the subject you are presenting. Junior Division (ages 4 to 8) No less than 3 minutes no more than 5 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important to keep your feed buckets, water troughs, and facilities clean?" National Show: "How do you keep a Boer goat healthy?" Intermediate Division (ages 9 to 13) No less than 4 minutes no more than 6 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important for Boer goats to have correct breed standards?" National Show: "What can you do to raise awareness in the goat industry?" Senior Division (ages 14 & over) No less than 5 minutes no more than 7 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "What advice would you give to younger members in JABGA?" National Show: "How to be a mentor and influence new showmen/breeders?" You can find more information on the 2021-2022 JABGA Regional Show Series Show Rules here: https://www.abga.org/jabga/jabga-regional-show-rules . 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Rules .pdf Download PDF • 317KB #JABGA #news Related Posts

2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest Coloring contest opens February 17th and closes April, 1st 2026 Age divisions will be determined based on the contestant's age on July 1st, 2026 Novice Division: 4-7 years of age Junior Division: 8-12 years of age Intermediate Division: 13-16 years of age Senior Division: 17-21 years of age Adult Division: 22+ years of age Winners will be announced and displayed at Nationals. All coloring page for each division can be downloaded from the link below. Submit your coloring page as a PDF using link below. ENTER HERE For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

View penning assignments for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show Penning Assignments Penning Assignments View penning assignments for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show Click the button below to view and download the 2024 ABGA & JABGA penning assignments! View penning assignments For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Nick Hammett Nick Hammett Nick Hammett Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Nick Hammett Nick Hammett, along with his wife Rebekah, son Cole, and daughter Lauren, make their home in Ashland, Missouri. Seeking a family activity in the livestock industry, they started as COLA Show Goats in 2013 raising and showing ABGA registered goats around the country. In 2020 they re-branded themselves as Hammett Showstock, focusing on raising wethers and commercial show doe prospects. Nick Hammett After obtaining degrees from the University of Missouri and Colorado State University, Nick has spent his career in the beef industry. Nick currently works for Neogen, marketing beef cattle genomic testing. He particularly enjoys assisting producers in turning data into sustainable and profitable management decisions and hopes to assist the goat industry in developing those same opportunities. Nick Judged the ABGA National Open show in 2018, the National Market and Commercial Doe show in 2021 and the first two ABGA National Carcass contests in 2022 and 2023. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

ABGA & JABGA are excited to offer a Boer goat photo contest for both adult and Junior members at the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Photo Contest Photo Contest ABGA & JABGA are excited to offer a Boer goat photo contest for both adult and Junior members at the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. 2024 National Show Junior Photo Contest ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2024 JABGA National Show. The goal of the contest is to highlight talented young individuals in the communications industry through their use of photography. One winner from each age division will be chosen. Winners will be announced during the JABGA Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12th. All contestants must be members of JABGA. Divisions are: Junior (4-12), Senior (13-21). Only two photos per contestant is permitted. All submissions must be printed on an 8”x10” canvas or frame. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 11th at 12pm. All photos must highlight the American Boer Goat. Photos may be taken around the farm or at an event. The American Boer Goat must be the focus of the picture. Photos may not be enhanced or edited, in any way. The Champion Photo in each age division will have the opportunity to be featured in the ABGA Digital Magazine. The Champion Overall Photo will have the choice to sell in the silent auction. If sold in the Silent Auction, funds raised will benefit the JABGA Scholarship Fund. All pictures may be used by the ABGA/ JABGA office for publication and promotions. 2024 National Show Adult Photo Contest ABGA will once again offer a photo contest for ABGA members. The winning photo will be calculated by the photo with the highest number of votes. The winning photo will be auctioned off during the awards banquet on June 12th. All contestants must be ABGA members. All submissions must be printed on an 8”x10” canvas or frame. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 11th at 12pm. All photos must highlight the American Boer Goat. Photos may be taken around the farm or at an event. The American Boer Goat must be the focus of the picture. All photos will be on display during the JABGA Awards Ceremony. Attendees will vote on their favorite photo via electronic voting. The photo with the most votes at the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony will be the Champion Overall Photo. The Champion Overall Photo will sell in the silent auction. All raised funds will benefit the JABGA Scholarship Fund. All pictures may be used by the ABGA office for publication and promotions. Photo by 2023 National Show Photo Contest Winner, Piper Fisher featured in the Summer 2023 The Boer Goat digital magazine For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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Meet National Show Superintendent, Jesse Kimmel Jesse Kimmel Jesse Kimmel Meet National Show Superintendent, Jesse Kimmel Jesse Kimmel has been selected as one of three 2024 ABGA and JABGA National Show Superintendents. ABGA National Show Superintendent Jesse Kimmel With extensive experience judging goats, hogs, cattle, and sheep, Jesse is no stranger to the show world, or the ABGA and JABGA National Show. As an agricultural teacher and FFA advisor at East Noble High School (Kendallville, Ind.), as well as an adjunct professor of agriculture at Huntington University (Huntington, Ind.), Jesse has a wealth of knowledge to draw upon. Jesse's personal experience at ABGA and JABGA National Shows is impressive, having judged the 2017 JABGA National Open Show in Grand Island, Neb., and then judged the ABGA National Open Show there again in 2022. According to Jesse, it was "a bucket list moment" to share his opinion and judge the best Boer goats in the country. Jesse was also a National Show Superintendent in Grand Island from 2018 to 2021. Jesse's expertise extends beyond judging. He raises Fullblood Boer goats and market wethers, and also owns Kimmel Show Pigs. He has raised multiple National Swine Registry National Sires of the Year and Certified Pedigreed Swine National Sires of the Year – and the only National Swine Registry Two-Time National Champion Duroc Gilt in history. Despite his diverse experience with various species, Boer goats and ABGA still hold a special place in Jesse’s heart. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

The American Boer Goat Association provides a list of Certified and Approved Judges nationwide who are qualified to judge ABGA and JABGA sanctioned shows. ABGA also holds Judges Certification Courses to educate and certify official JABGA judges. ABGA Certified Judges View the list of American Boer Goat Association certified judges. Search by state or name to view the judges in your area. ABGA judges who have not paid or renewed their membership by January 1 must wait 90 days after completing all required materials (ABGA Code of Ethics and background check) before they are eligible to judge a show. Don't see your name on the approved judges list, or need to update your contact information? Contact the ABGA office. Contact Download a printable Approved Judges Listing ABGA Approved Judges Mike Stiefel Alabama mstiefel1@aol.com 256-689-8153 Mark A. Berry Arkansas berrysghfarm@gmail.com Cell: 870-828-1734 Fax: 870-356-4677 David Carwell Arkansas david@bdgenetics.com 870-362-6008 Warren Thigpen Arkansas warrenthigpen@gmail.com 210-414-3218 Patrick Aliff California wpaliff@gmail.com 304-888-6537 Pat Ariaz California crzyhrsjj@yahoo.com 209-969-4307 Mike Reis California msrreis@yahoo.com 707-483-6303 Scott Pruett Colorado pruett2doit@gmail.com Glenda Wilcox Colorado barxiboers1@gmail.com 307-299-4602 Rodney Wilson Jr. Delaware rewilson9131@gmail.com 302-727-3720 Sylvester Ridings Georgia 3bll@bellsouth.net 404-428-6157 Chris Fleming Illinois cfleming1992@gmail.com 309-221-9062 Next > < Previous Page JUDGES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Judges Certification Sign-Up Are you over 21 years of age, or will you be 21 years of age as of the first day of the Judges Certification Course? * Yes No ABGA Member Number First Name Last Name Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Email Phone How many years of experience do you have with goats? Do you breed and/or show Boer goats, or have you previously at any time bred and/or shown Boer goats? * Breed Show Both How familiar are you with ABGA’s Rules and Regulations? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with JABGA Regional Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Breed Standards? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar Have you judged on behalf of any other species/organizations? Please list them below. I agree to consent to a background check once I am certified as an ABGA Judge. Pay Now This form has reached the maximum amount of submissions. Thank you for you interest in becoming an ABGA Judge. Thanks for submitting! The program will take place on the first weekend in November at: Tarleton State University Agriculture Center 1091 County Road 518 Stephenville, Texas 76401 ABGA Certified Judge nominees must be ABGA members in good standing and over the age of 21 as of the first day of the Judges Certification Program. JUDGES RESOURCES Download Judges Manual Download Judges Show Ring Protocol Download ABGA Breed Standards Download Boer Goat Anatomy Download Meat Goat Judging Terminology Download Code of Ethics Download ABGA Rules & Regulations Download ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download JABGA Regional Show Rules Download JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download Concurrent Show Rules Download Visual Inspection Form

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Office Updates Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. February 26, 2026 ABGA Board of Directors Applications - Due March 1 Board seats representing Regions 3, 6, 7, 9, and 11 are up for election in 2026. Applications are now available on the website. Only members in good standing (who have renewed their membership by January 1st) are eligible to run for the ABGA Board of Directors. Completed applications are due March 1st. Additional information about the Board of Directors and regional representation can be found on the ABGA website. February 20, 2026 2026-2027 JABGA Regional Bids Now Open Bidding opens February 20th and closes March 31st February 19, 2026 You Are Cordially Invited to the ABGA Annual Meeting and Banquet February 17, 2026 Board Meeting 2-19-2026 A special Board meeting will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the ABGA website within one week following the meeting. January 27, 2026 ABGA Board of Directors Applications Now Open Opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors! January 15, 2026 Purebred Breed-Up Committee Townhall Discussion YouTube of townhall discussion held on January 9th. Tune in below↓ January 8, 2026 Purebred Breed-Up Townhall Join the Purebred Breed-up Committee on January 9th at 7:00 pm CST for a town hall-style meeting, where the committee will present the responses from members and answer questions submitted about the proposal. January 8, 2026 JABGA Rule Changes Discover the latest updates the Board of Directors passed on JABGA rules. December 17, 2025 Announcement: 2026 National Show Judges The wait is over and the membership has spoken! We are thrilled to announce the judges for the 2026 National Show. December 16, 2025 Rule Changes Discover the latest updates the Board of Directors passed on rules. November 19, 2025 Updates to the Junior Weigh Back Protocol Discover the latest updates the Board of Directors passed on the junior animal weighing protocol. November 19, 2025 Face-to-Face Board Meeting Dec. 12-13, 2025 The 2025 Winter Face-to-Face Meeting will take place from December 12-13, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

​Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Are you planning an upcoming sale? Let the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) help promote it — at no cost to you! When you include a JABGA Donation Lot , your sale unlocks exclusive advertising benefits through ABGA and JABGA platforms. These donation lots support the Junior American Boer Goat Association and demonstrate your commitment to the next generation of Boer goat producers. Advertising Benefits Include: ✔ Dedicated Social Media Promotion ABGA Facebook Page ABGA Instagram Page JABGA Facebook Page JABGA Instagram Page ✔ Spotlight in ABGA E-Newsletter Featured in a newsletter sent to ABGA members ahead of your sale. ✔ Enhanced Visibility on ABGA Member Sales Page Your sale will be highlighted on a high-traffic page promoting member-hosted events. ✔ Recognition at JABGA Events Your sale and donation lot will receive branding exposure at either a JABGA Regional Show or the National Show . Adding a JABGA Donation Lot is a simple way to give back, increase visibility, and engage more buyers. Interested in learning more? We're happy to help you get started. Let’s grow the industry together! Sale submission rules & information Please submit your sales at least 14 days before your sale. Please allow 3-5 business days for you sale to be added to the website. Once approved, your sale will be listed on the Events Calendar on the ABGA homepage. Your sale will be advertised in our newsletter the month of the sale. Subscribe to The Boer Goat Newsletter Your sale will be advertised on Facebook the Wednesday before your sale. Follow us on Facebook! Member Sales List your Boer goat sales with ABGA. Gain free promotion, social media reach, and newsletter features when you include a JABGA Donation Lot.

June 11, 2024 • 8 am to 8 pm EST Nationals Invitational Sale Nationals Invitational Sale June 11, 2024 • 8 am to 8 pm EST These exceptional individuals were selected based on their top performance in the last two National Shows. They have dedicated themselves to producing potential champions for this year's event! By participating in this sale, they are not only enhancing the Junior American Boer Goat Association but also backing its diverse events and programs. The National Invitational sale plays a vital role in funding scholarships, leadership programs, training for the Junior Board of Directors, and activities at Regional and National Shows. The 2024 National Invitational Sale stands as the exclusive and officially sanctioned National Show sale! The Nationals Invitational Live Sale will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM EST on herdbuilderpro.com . The Nationals Invitational Online Sale will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 8 PM EST on herdbuilderpro.com . For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Coni Ross Update Coni Ross Update 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 Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org