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JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2023. REMINDER: Nominations Open for JABGA Board of Directors JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2023. The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is now accepting nominations for the JABGA Board of Directors . Applications (completed by the nominee) for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) on or before March 1, 2023. The JABGA Board of Directors works alongside the ABGA Board of Directors to represent JABGA members across five areas of the United States as the main governing body of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) . JABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of JABGA programs like the JABGA Regional Show Series and by promoting core JABGA values like scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development. The JABGA Board of Directors also serves as youth ambassadors for the improvement and promotion of the Boer goat breed through the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. Board seats are open for the following JABGA Areas: Area 1 (Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming) Area 2 (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois) Area 3 (Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York) Area 4 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina) Area 5 (Colorado, New Mexico, Texas) In accordance with JABGA Bylaws, applicants must be JABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the JABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws and the JABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023 . Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required: Application (completed) – Download here Contact Information page and Certificate of Application (completed) Digital photo Directors Responsibilities page (signed) Responsibility Release, Information Release, Photo Release, Authorization Form Conflict of Interest Statement (completed) Code of Conduct form (completed) Brief statement (less than 250 words) – “Why do you want to be a JABGA Director?” Optional: Applicants may submit a resume that highlights the following: Involvement in JABGA and/or the goat industry School activities 4-H & FFA activities Leadership activities Volunteer work/community service Eligibility Applicants for the JABGA Board of Directors must: Be 14 years of age or older on January 1, 2023 Reside in the JABGA Area for which the applicant is running/elected Have renewed their JABGA membership on or before January 1, 2023 Questions or Concerns? C ontact JABGA Youth Coordinator Hannah Jenkins at jabga@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding JABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the JABGA Board of Directors application below and submit it to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. ONLINE FORM: Apply for Junior Board Nomination DOWNLOAD PDF FORM: 2023 JABGA Director Packet FINAL .pdf Download PDF • 357KB About JABGA: The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) supports ABGA in its mission to improve and promote the Boer breed and encourage the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. JABGA fosters the personal growth of its youth membership through training in scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development as individuals and in groups. #JABGA #news Related Posts

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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The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Updated JABGA Speech Topics The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Novice Regionals: What is your favorite part about showing goats? Nationals: What should you do in the show ring? Junior Regionals: What is the importance of building a bond with your show goat? Nationals: How do you decide what buck to breed your does to? Intermediate Regionals: How can barn/pen construction affect your animals? Nationals: Why/ Why not is record keeping important for the care of your herd? Senior Regionals: What is the importance of a balanced feeding program for your herd? Nationals: Pick a biosecurity issue and how would you overcome it in your herd. Related Posts Oct 25, 2024 2024 - 2025 Regional Show Series: Public Speaking Topics The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. Jul 21, 2023 JABGA Age Division Changes The JABGA Board of Directors proposes the age change be implemented on September 1, 2023. Oct 11, 2022 2022 - 2023 JABGA Public Speaking Contest Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest.

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. August 12, 2026 Serve on a Committee - Deadline August 15th! We need you to contribute your time and serve on a committee to make a difference in the Boer goat industry! August 12, 2026 Judges Certification application closes August 28,2026 Judges Certification program is open but closes soon! Apply NOW! August 12, 2026 Letter from the President of ABGA As President, my focus will remain on building an association that is responsive, accessible, and forward-thinking. August 12, 2026 ABGA Announces 2026–2027 Officer Team Join us in welcoming the new officer team! August 12, 2026 ABGA Strengthens Governance with New Quarterly Board Meeting Schedule This change represents an important step toward proactive governance. August 12, 2026 From Pasture to Profit: Achieving Excellence in Meat Goat Production Producers, educators, researchers, students, industry partners, and Association leaders came together for the 2026 American Boer Goat Foundation Educational Summit, united by a common purpose: equipping producers with the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to build stronger, more profitable operations. August 5, 2026 2026-2027 JABGA Regional Speech Topics JABGA announces regional speech topics! July 15, 2026 2026 ABGA & JABGA National Show Recap This year's National Show featured an impressive 3,441 total entries, showcasing the continued strength and growth of our association. July 14, 2026 Face-to-Face Board Meeting July 24, 2026 A Face-to-Face Board meeting will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026 and Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the ABGA website within one week following the meeting. July 10, 2026 Annual Membership Meeting - July 25, 2026 Annual membership meeting - Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 6:00p.m. June 11, 2026 Leading the Way Forward Congratulations to all candidates who participated in the 2026 ABGA Board of Directors election, and thank you to every member who took the time to vote. Member participation is critical to the future and direction of our association, and we appreciate everyone who was involved throughout the process. We would also like to thank all outgoing directors for their service, dedication, and countless hours invested in supporting the ABGA and the Boer goat industry. Please join us in congratulating... June 11, 2026 Judges Educational Clinic Provides Hands-On Learning Opportunity at National Show Members attending the 2026 National Show had the opportunity to attend an educational clinic led by ABGA Certified Judges Olivia Rush, Patrick Aliff, and Corey Billups. Throughout the session, participants worked directly with live animals while engaging in discussions on breed standards, structure, and cull faults. The judges walked attendees through the ABGA breed standards and how the decision-making process used when evaluating animals. The interactive format allowed members to ask...

Madison Reis currently serves as the Reporter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her parents and grandparents in California. Madison Reis Madison Reis currently serves as the President for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). She is a senior at California State University: Chico and will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in animal science: Production & Operations with plans to pursue a career in reproduction within the livestock industry. She would like to focus on genetics, artificial insemination, semen collection, and embryo transfer. Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. When her grandfather moved into the goat industry shortly before her birth, it was only natural that Reis would take up breeding, raising, and showing registered Boer goats when the time came. In addition to goats, Reis has also shown beef cattle in 4-H. Outside of showing, Reis served as President of her local 4-H club. She has also served one term as the Vice President and Reporter of JABGA. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, at concerts, or making Dutch Bros runs! As President, Reis is excited to help JABGA build more benefits for its members, and to continue creating a welcoming and invested organization for current and future members.

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

Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Native on Appearance Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. How the Approval Process Works Submit the completed application and required pictures online, via email, or by mail. A registration clerk will review each application. During the program’s first month, all decisions will be further reviewed by the Executive Director. After this probationary period, only denied applications will escalate for final review. Why “Native on Appearance” Matters This program offers breeders an accessible entry point to formal recognition while ensuring the integrity of the Boer breed remains strong. By welcoming does that meet visual standards, we’re opening the door to more participation, more diversity, and ultimately, a stronger community of breeders. What is “Native on Appearance”? Under Rule 207B, does that are otherwise ineligible for registration or pedigree record—but appear to be Boer goats—can now be evaluated for a special NOA designation. Once approved, these does will receive a 12.5% breed composition registration and a unique ABGA listing number that begins with “NOA.” Ineligible for Percentage Show - The minimum percentage to show a doe at an ABGA sanctioned event is 25%. Native on Appearance does will not meet this requirement and therefore be ineligible to show as a Percentage Doe. However, they can be exhibited in the wether dam division. It’s important to note: this program is limited to does/females only . Bucks and wethers are not eligible for NOA registration. Application Requirements The NOA application process is simple, much like a normal registration: Application Fee : $20 per animal (non-refundable) Documentation : Herd prefix, herd name, and identifiers such as tattoos, scrapie tags/federal ID, or microchips Pictures : Up to two images allowed, with at least one clear profile picture showing the full body, legs, head, ears, and horns Photos must feature only one animal and be of high quality. Blurry, distant, or group photos will not be accepted. Acceptable Profile Pictures Unacceptable Profile Pictures What Are We Looking For? While the traditional Boer goat is white-bodied with a red head, color variations are welcome. The approval committee will focus on visual traits consistent with Boer goats—without penalizing for folded ears, pigmentation issues, incorrect bites, or nonstandard teat structures. However, any significant signs of influence from breeds like Pygmy, Myotonic, Kiko, Spanish, Savannah, or Dairy goats will result in disqualification from the NOA program. Examples of Approved NOA Does Examples of Unapproved NOA Does Ready to Register? Follow the step-by-step instructions to register your NOA animals on iCompete. Download a printable version of these instructions ↓ Native on Appearance-iCompete Instructions . Download • 419KB What is “Native on Appearance”? Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Registration and Standards Related Posts & Updates Jun 11, 2026 Judges Educational Clinic Provides Hands-On Learning Opportunity at National Show Members attending the 2026 National Show had the opportunity to attend an educational clinic led by ABGA Certified Judges Olivia Rush, Patrick Aliff, and Corey Billups. Throughout the session, participants worked directly with live animals while engaging in discussions on breed standards, structure, and cull faults. The judges walked attendees through the ABGA breed standards and how the decision-making process used when evaluating animals. The interactive format allowed members to ask... Read More Apr 8, 2026 Fullblood Herd Book Modernization Proposal This proposal modernizes the Fullblood Herd Book by establishing automatic Fullblood recognition for any ABGA registered Boer goat with documented genetics of 99.5% or higher. Read More Mar 31, 2025 Native on Appearance Program: Expanding Opportunity for ABGA Members Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Read More May 19, 2023 How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Read More Mar 17, 2023 ABGA Broadens Horizons with Wether Incentive Program Ahead of National Show Discover the Boer Goat Advantage (BGA) program by the American Boer Goat Association, offering cash prizes and incentives for wether goat breeders at national and regional shows! Read More

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

A Boer goat enthusiast with 10 years in the industry, currently serving as Treasurer for the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association. Emma Rauschenberg My family's registered and commercial herd, 6R Boer Goats, has provided me with invaluable opportunities within the Boer goat industry. I have been showing livestock for over 10 years, with the last five years dedicated to Boer goats. Through these experiences, I have developed a passion for the breed and a strong appreciation for the livestock industry. I am honored to be serving my final year on the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors as your Vice President. I also serve as President of the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association, where I enjoy creating opportunities for youth to grow as leaders and exhibitors. I am a senior at Kansas State University pursuing a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Production Management. My education has provided me with valuable knowledge in animal production, genetics, nutrition, herd management, and leadership that I can apply to the Boer goat industry. As I complete my final year on the JABGA Board, I look forward to continuing to serve our junior members, strengthen our association, and help create meaningful opportunities for the future of the Boer goat industry.

Discover ABGA's Roll of Honor Show Series. Elite sanctioned shows recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors nationwide through a points-based award system. Roll of Honor Show Series Discover ABGA's Roll of Honor Show Series. Elite sanctioned shows recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors nationwide through a points-based award system. Point System Points are awarded based on class size and placement. Larger class sizes and higher placements earn more points. # in Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-3 1 4-5 2 6–7 3 1 8-9 4 2 10-25 5 3 1 26-50 10 8 6 4 2 50+ 15 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 Level 1 Level 2 Division Champion 15 10 Division Reserve 10 7 Grand Champion 30 20 Reserve Champion 20 10 Show Levels Level 1 Shows North American International Livestock Exposition - Louisville, KY National Western Stock Show - Denver, CO American Royal Stock Show - Kansas City, MO Fort Worth Stock Show - Fort Worth, TX Houston Stock Show - Houston, TX Level 2 Shows Keystone International Livestock Expo - Harrisburg, PA San Angelo Stock Show - San Angelo, TX Grand National Stock Show at Cow Palace - Daly City, CA Eastern States Exposition - West Springfield, MA 5 JABGA Regional Shows (Jr only) ABGA Results JABGA Results Awards (ABGA & JABGA) Awards for all categories will be awarded to both ABGA & JABGA. Show Buck of the Year Show Fullblood Doe of the Year Show Percentage Doe of the Year Sire of the Year Dam of the Year Breeder of the Year Exhibitor of the Year Award Types: Banners will be awarded to the winner of each division for both ABGA and JABGA. Designation will be placed on Registration Papers for the individual animal awards. The Sire and Dam of the Year Awards will be given to the respective animals that have accumulated the most points by three or more exhibited progeny during the given show season. The awards will be presented to the current owner of record according to ABGA. The breeder of an animal is determined by ownership of the animal’s dam at time of service according to ABGA records. Goats owned in partnership will accrue points for that partnership towards breeder of the year, but not towards an individual breeder. The exhibitor of the animal will be determined by official show records submitted by the ROH shows. Show Year & Award Presentation Show Year runs from June 1 to May 31 Awards are presented during the Nationals Member Banquet Only one show may be designated as an ROH at events with multiple ABGA sanctioned shows. Additional Details: One person cannot judge more than one ROH Level 1 Show in the same show year. Recognized Level 1 shows may submit three judges' names (in order of preference) to the ABGA by September 1 (the year preceding their show) to be approved by the board of directors. If a show has already selected judges for the 25-26 show season, those judges will be honored. If the recognized point show does not wish to submit names the ABGA will make the selections. Judges MUST NOT be contacted before they are approved. If a Recognized ROH Show has less than 70 head in an Open show or 50 head in a JABGA show starting this show season, it will be placed on probation, meaning it will have one year to increase number of head shown back to the respective number for that show. If it falls below those numbers for two consecutive years, it will lose ROH Status. If a Level 1 ROH Show has less than 100 head in an Open show or 70 head in a JABGA show, it will be placed on probation, meaning it will have one year to increase number of head shown back to Level 1 requirements; if it does not meet these requirements for two consecutive years, it will lose ROH Level 1 Status. ABGA will communicate with the show staff if they show has been put on probation. American Boer Goat Association Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series Rules The following outlines the rules and structure of the ABGA’s Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series. These rules are designed to standardize competition and recognize outstanding animals, breeders, and exhibitors across designated livestock shows. Roll of Honor News & Updates Feb 27, 2026 JABGA Roll of Honor: Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors from premier ROH-sanctioned shows nationwide. Read More May 27, 2026 Roll of Honor: Area 3 Regional Show Results View official JABGA Roll of Honor results from Area 3 Regional Show Read More May 27, 2026 Roll of Honor: Area 2 Regional Show Results View official JABGA Roll of Honor results from Area 2 Regional Show Read More First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

The Sire of Merit Award is open to ABGA registered Fullblood and American Purebred Bucks. SIRE OF MERIT 10834991 2M BOER GOATS JAMESON WHISKEY Buck 11/20/25 Zebulon T James Paul & Kim Morgan 10911862 LHF5 LOCUSTHAVEN PINK PANTHER Buck 10/31/25 Lance & Donna Arey Lance & Donna Arey 10845713 8881 DBL-D G116 100 PR00F K99 Buck 10/31/25 Sherry Reynolds Lee & Sharon Dana 10915904 MADI-TRV GAMBLING CASINO Buck 10/30/25 Jordan Jelinek Trevor & Maddie Clemens 10920374 MADI-TRV GAMBLIN SECRETS Buck 9/23/25 Grace Coulston Trevor & Maddie Clemens 10891488 SLBNK YOAKUMS ROAD RAGE Buck 9/9/25 Levi Dale Aaron Yoakum 10938445 PRU HOMEBRU Buck 4/29/25 Cooper Bounds/Kort McNeer Mackenzie Pruett 10721776 TST1 EL DIABLO Buck 4/14/25 Helena Almli Terry & Sue Taylor 10817881 9RDB SMOKE SIGNAL J18 Buck 9/24/24 Jennifer Panowicz Levi Dale 10866465 SAKB PYTHON K117 Buck 9/16/24 Patrick Aliff & David Mueller Sydney Baty 10809697 PINE BANK J9 MADDIX Buck 9/11/24 Timothy, Arlan & Becky Humble Timothy, Arlan & Becky Humble 10850995 KDCL WISHBONE Buck 9/11/24 Timothy, Arlan & Becky Humble Logan Hollen Reg. # Goat's Name Sex Award Date Owner Breeder Load More The Sire of Merit Award is open to ABGA registered Fullblood and American Purebred Bucks.