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Office Manager - Porschea Penn is a Veteran and business graduate with 6 years of management experience, eager to contribute to ABGA's success and growth. I am a native of San Angelo. Two weeks after my high school graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army to serve my country. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY in December 2010, I was deployed to Iraq from June 2011 to 2012. Following an honorable discharge, I relocated to the beautiful state of Tennessee, where I raised my daughter. In 2017, I returned to the great state of Texas and began my civilian career journey. The following year, I accepted a position in the trucking industry, initially working with over-the-road truckers. Mid-year, I transitioned to operations manager and dispatcher for frac sand haulers in the oil field. During this time, I pursued and obtained my bachelor’s degree in business management. Since then, I have furthered my professional and personal development, including getting engaged and holding roles as an office manager and accounts manager. With six years of management experience under my belt, I am confident that I am well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by the fast-paced environment and diverse team at ABGA. I am excited to contribute to the success of the organization and look forward to being a part of its journey for years to come. < Back Porschea Penn Office Manager Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

"When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence," says JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen. Confidence and Eye Contact "When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence," says JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen. JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence. You can grow your confidence by having eye contact with the judge. When having eye contact it allows you to have a connection with the judge, and in hopes, they will remember you and set you apart from the rest. It’s very important to stay focused on where the judge is located in the ring. This is done by keeping eye contact. By knowing where the judge is at all times will let you have a smoother transition when moving around your goat and will help keep you focused on the class. This is definitely something that can be practiced at home with the use of a mirror. The use of a mirror in your barn will also help you with feet placement. Judges are very picky on how feet are placed. This will separate you from 1st place and 2nd place the majority of the time. The quicker you can place feet and be looking back up at the judge is what will push you towards the top of the class. Related Posts

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Jordan has grown up in Richland, Washington where she currently runs a herd of over 100 boer goats. Jordan Jelinek Jordan Jelinek is currently surviving on the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors, where she is proud to represent Area 1. She just graduated high school a year ahead of schedule to get a head start on her life in the Boer Goat Industry. Jelinek has grown up in Richland, Washington where she currently runs a herd of over 100 boer goats. Her herd, JDJ Farms, includes fullbloods, percentages, and wether genetics. She has shown and sold animals all across the United States; additionally, they have exported animals to Hawaii and the Philippines. While juggling the goat herd, Jordan also breeds Australian Shepherds and is heavily involved in the FFA Organization. This is her second year on the Board of Directors. Outside of the goats, Jordan is currently serving on the Washington FFA State Officer team as the 2024-2025 Reporter. Between her farm and involvement in FFA, her schedule is filled with prepping her animals for shows and breeding while meeting FFA members across the state. Her freshman year she was Washington State’s first place Creed Speaker. So there is no doubt she believes in the future of agriculture. Still unsure of her spot in the agriculture industry, Jordan is interested in taking a deeper look at the process associated with becoming an embryologist after her year of service. Jordan Jelinek can not be more thrilled to explore new parts of the industry and get involved with more youth and members of the organization.

First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said... Meet McKenna Blair First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said... First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said McKenna Blair, who is from Wagoner, Okla. “I considered her to be the best of the best.” Ranked 7th in her class, McKenna graduated Wagoner High School with a 4.0 GPA in May 2021. She now attends Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. As a double major in Agriculture Education and Agriculture Communications, she has a 4.0 GPA. “I will forever cherish Coni’s impact on my life,” McKenna said. “I can still remember her smiling and walking around the ring doing what she loved most. She brought so much positivity to the barns that always brightened my day.” Known worldwide for her knowledge of Boer goats and her interest in sharing her knowledge with others, McKenna said she hopes to follow in Coni’s footsteps. “I can only hope to, one day, be as knowledgeable about livestock as Coni and expand my own education to help and mold the generations to come,” McKenna said. After she graduates from college, McKenna wants to be an ag educator and build her own Boer goat herd. “Boer goats are beautiful animals,” McKenna said. “There is nothing cuter than a baby goat.” But it goes farther than that for McKenna. McKenna also wants to pay it forward by providing show animals to kids who are interested in showing and building a bond with the younger generations. McKenna said if you look deeper into what the Boer goat offers, there are many reasons to like Boer goats. “At the show level, they teach youth and adults how to manage time as well as how to be good caregivers,” she explained. “I think one of the greatest things Boer goats have to offer is their efficiency to convert forage to meat production. If a person isn’t interested in the show aspect of the Boer goat, the market and farm-to-table aspect is very beneficial and should be utilized more in today's world.” Related Posts

To kick off the season we are doing a “Fill My Goat” chart! Each director and ambassador needs to help raise $1250 for the series! JABGA JUNIOR DIRECTOR & AMBASSADOR FILL MY GOAT FUNDRAISER To kick off the season we are doing a “Fill My Goat” chart! Each director and ambassador needs to help raise $1250 for the series! For the 2026-2027 JABGA “Loud & Proud” Regional Show Series the junior board/junior ambassadors have their first fundraising and sponsorship opportunity! To kick off the season we are doing a “Fill My Goat” chart! Each director and ambassador needs to help raise $1250 for the series! If you are interested in sponsoring you will get: - Your name on a sponsor banner at that specific regional show - Your name on regional show page - A social media shout out for that area Your donation helps offset costs to ensure we are able to provide great prizes, activities, and help with other expenses we may encounter! Please reach out to your Junior Director and/or Junior Ambassador to help fill their goat! Related Posts Mar 19, 2026 2026 JABGA Board of Director Candidates Get to know your candidates running for JABGA Board of Directors.

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All American Boer Goat Association's services are available to members and non-members for nominal fees. ABGA Adult Membership 21 years of age or older as of January 1 of the application/renewal year $75.00 JABGA Membership Under 21 years of age on January 1 of the application/renewal year $30.00 Annual Membership Description Price All Memberships are due for renewal January 1st of each year. Renewals are full price. Beginning October, 1 2025, all work submitted to the ABGA office will require payment before any work is started. If you are submitting a registration application for a goat that is not the offspring of a purchased "bred" doe and you are not the breeder, a transfer form and transfer fee will be required at the time of registration. Updated fee schedule to start January 1, 2026. Fullblood or American Purebred Under 18 Months of Age $20.00 $50.00 Fullblood or American Purebred Over 18 Months of Age $24.00 $60.00 American Percentage Herdbook Under 18 Months of Age $20.00 $50.00 American Percentage Herdbook Over 18 Months of Age $24.00 $60.00 Native on Appearance Registration $20.00 $50.00 Listing Paper $20.00 $50.00 Clone Registration $50.00 $100.00 Registrations Member Rate Non-Member Rate American Fullblood Does = 100% Bucks = 100% American Purebred Does = Minimum of 93.75% and less than 99.99% Bucks = Minimum of 96.875% and less than 99.99% American Percentage Does = Minimum of 25% and less than 93.75% Bucks = Minimum of 25% and less than 96.875% Transfer Ownership of ABGA Registered Goat $10.00 $25.00 Transfers Member Rate Non-Member Rate Animal Name Change by Breeder/Original Owner (See Rules & Regulations for requirements) $10.00 N/A Animal Name Change by someone other than the Breeder/Original Owner (See Rules & Regulations for requirements) $20.00 N/A DNA Database Search $10.00 N/A DNA Testing $62.00 per SNP Test $96.00 per SNP + STR Test $155.00 per SNP Test $240.00 per SNP + STR Test Deletion/ Registration Cancellation Fee $5.00 per goat $12.50 per goat Duplicate Certificate $10.00 $25.00 Flat/Sleeved Certificates of Registration $10.00 per certificate $25.00 per certificate Flush Report $20.00 per donor $40.00 per donor Herd Name $20.00 $50.00 Herd Prefix $10.00 $25.00 Live Coverage Service Memo $10.00 $25.00 Recording of Inspection for Ennoblement $10.00 $25.00 Research Fee (all incomplete, illegible, or unreadable forms and applications are subject to a research fee). $25.00 $62.50 Revisions due to faults of ABGA Free Free Revisions due to request or fault of applicant $10.00 each $25.00 each Rule 900 Complaint Fee (See Rule 900 in the Rules & Regulations) $500.00 N/A Other Services Member Rate Non-Member Rate Member $25.00 animal/donor/transfer $50.00 animal/donor/transfer Non-member $62.50 animal/donor/transfer $125.00 animal/donor/transfer Rush Fees Standard Rush (3-business day turnaround).* Same-day Rush (1-business day turnaround).* * Does not include weekends, holidays, or special mailing. Standard USPS mailing is included. ** In addition to applicable registration fees. Rush orders must be received before 1 PM CST. Work on Rush orders received after 1 PM will begin the following business day. Download Fee Schedule ABGA Fees See a full list of fees for all ABGA services including Membership fees, registration & transfer fees, and more.

All American Boer Goat Association forms are available on our website, including Membership Renewal Forms, Agent Authorization Forms, Registration Applications, Transfer Applications, Live Coverage Service memos, and more. New Member Application The annual Adult Membership fee is $75. Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Adults must be 21 years of age or older. Click here for more information, or to join using our digital form. Online Submission Mail In Form ABGA Affiliate Application The ABGA Affiliate Program is designed to assist and provide resources to local goat clubs. This program is open to all meat goat and Boer goat clubs that desire to be part of the affiliate program. We are currently reworking our affiliate program and benefits. Online Submission Mail In Form New Junior Member Application The annual Junior Membership is $30. JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year. JABGA Members must be under 21 years of age, and must have an active Adult ABGA member as an Authorized Agent . Online Submission Mail In Form Registration Application Use this form to register your new addition to your herd, or to sell an unregistered goat from your herd. Online Submission Mail In Form Renewal Form Renewals run through December 31 of each year. Adult renewals are $75 annually. JABGA renewals are $30 annually. You can also renew your membership directly on iCompete. Online Submission Mail In Form Live Coverage Service Memo A Service Memo is a form signed by the owner, or lesser, of a buck that indicates service or exposure dates to one or more does. The form requires both the buck and doe’s names, registration numbers, and the doe’s right and left ear tattoos. Click here for more information. Online Submission Mail In Form Agent Authorization Form Need to add an Authorized Agent to your account? An Authorized Agent is a person, or firm, empowered to act on behalf of another. An Authorized Agent can make decisions regarding your account and herd on your behalf. Online Submission Mail In Form Transfer Application Use this form when transferring ownership of an individual goat between a buyer and a seller when the original certificate is non-existent. This must be accompanied by a statement from the seller requesting a “Duplicate” and why. Otherwise, you can complete a transfer on the back of you Certificate of Registration. Online Submission Mail In Form ABGA Checklist / Coversheet To process your work without delay, please include this completed and signed form with all ABGA forms and supporting documents. Online Submission Mail In Form Lease Application A lease is a contract by which a person allows another person the use and possession of an animal for a specified time period. Online Submission Mail In Form Multi-Registration Application for Breeder This form is for breeders only. Used this form to register 10 goats on one form. Online Submission Mail In Form Listing Paper Application Animals that are otherwise ineligible for registration or a Record of Pedigree will be eligible for a “Listing Paper” with the Association. We are currently unable to print listing papers. We will update the membership when this is available. Online Submission Mail In Form DNA Sample Processing Request Form DNA is no longer required as of Sep 1, 2021. Beginning February 1, 2025, all DNA testing will move to a Single-nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis, commonly pronounced as “snip.” You may also request DNA digitally HERE . Online Submission Mail In Form Embryo Ownership Transfer Form Use this form if you are selling fresh or frozen embryos, or an implanted recipient doe. Online Submission Mail In Form Certificate of Embryo Recovery (Flush Form) To ensure a faster turnaround. Please use our standard Embryo Recovery/Flush form. Online Submission Mail In Form Standard Certificate of Embryo Freezing To ensure a faster turnaround. Please use our standard Embryo Freezing form. The fee is $10 per donor. Online Submission Mail In Form Sanctioned Show Application Promote the Boer goat industry and help the genetic improvement of the Boer breed by sanctioning your Boer goat show with the ABGA. All wins and points will be permanantly recorded. See the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules. Online Submission Mail In Form Visual Inspection Application Visual Inspection services are provided by ABGA approved inspectors. See Rule 1100 in the Rules & Regulations to learn more about Visual Inspections. Online Submission Mail In Form Ennoblement Nomination Form Online Submission Mail In Form Doe of Excellence Nomination Form The Sire of Merit Award is open to Fullblood, American Purebred, and American Percentage Does. Applicants must submit the $20 fee with their application. See Rule 1301 in the ABGA Rules & Regulations to learn more about the Sire of Merit Award. Online Submission Mail In Form Sire of Merit Nomination Form The Sire of Merit Award is open to Fullblood, American Purebred, and American Percentage Bucks. Applicants must submit the $20 fee with their application. See Rule 1301 in the ABGA Rules & Regulations to learn more about the Sire of Merit Award. Online Submission Mail In Form Rule 900 Filing The purpose of this form is to file a Rule 900 complaint with the ABGA against an ABGA member. Each complaint shall be filed listing only the date and information of one specific rule violation. The filing fee is $500 per complaint. Online Submission Mail In Form JABGA Sanctioned Show Substitution Form Online Submission Mail In Form JABGA National Show Substitution Form Online Submission Mail In Form Corrections Submit your corrections here. Online Submission Mail In Form All Forms Membership Forms Registration Forms DNA & Flush Forms Show Forms Other Forms Forms Download our fillable PDF membership, registration, and show forms. Have a question about a form? Contact us!

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Back to All Ambassadors 2026 Lary Duncan Lary Duncan was a true ambassador of the Boer Goat breed. Whether it be as a breeder, fitter, mentor, or CEO, Lary influenced everyone he came in contact with and was a true innovator and leader for the industry. Alongside his brother Gary and sister-in-law Sandy, he founded Able Acres Boer Goats, which grew into one of the most respected herds in the nation. Never content with good enough, he even developed his own line of goat feed for Show-Rite - a formula that continues to be sold today and likely still carries a bit of Lary's trademark precision. Lary served as CEO of the American Boer Goat Association from 2015-2020. His leadership, vision, and persistence helped elevate the organization to new heights and his influence is still felt to this day. He was a man of immense intelligence, drive, and loyalty - one who expected excellence from himself and those around him. Yet beneath that pursuit of perfection was a dry wit, a generous spirit, and love for his family, his animals, and his community.