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Back to All Ambassadors 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Ambassador of the Breed The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. Ambassador of the Breed Nominations are now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for this year's Ambassador of the Breed! Your participation plays a vital role in celebrating the individuals who are making a real difference in promoting and advancing our breed. Nominations are now officially closed, and we’re excited to announce the winner very soon! 🎉The recipient of this honor will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Your voice helps shine a light on the leaders and role models within our community. Thank you for being part of this important tradition! Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed! 2026 Lary Duncan See more 2025 Roger McSwain See more 2024 Terry & Sue Taylor See more 2023 Randy & Cindy Dusek See more 2022 Don Smith See more 2021 Eddie Holland Joetta Boyd Carol DeLobbe Terry Brown MD Shurley Ervin Chavana See more 2020 No nominees due to COVID19 See more 2019 Coni Ross Fred Homeyer Joe Tipton See more 2018 Bob Duke See more 2017 The Ryals Family See more 2016 Jim & Lynn Farmer See more 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris See more 2025 Ambassador of the Breed Nominate Your Candidate! Get Started! We are taking nominations for this year’s Ambassador of The Breed! Nominations must be received by March 28, 2025. Current Board members are ineligible for nomination and/or to nominate a candidate. Only one (1) person, partnership, or family will be eligible per year.

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.

The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Members Meeting Agenda Members Meeting Agenda The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 at the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The meeting will take place following the Junior Buck Pairs Class during the lunch break. AGENDA Introduction of ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Retiring Board members Introduction of New ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Ambassador of the Breed Award Treasurer's Report iCompete update DNA update Strategic Plan Lunch will be provided by: For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

The American Boer Goat Association's Payment Center allows members to add funds to their account electronically via credit card. PAYMENT CENTER As of July 1, 2026 we will no longer accept credit on account. Please contact the office to add a payment method for any work submitted. The Board of Directors approved this at their January meeting. See minutes. Add Credit

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The JABGA Junior Ambassador Program empowers members ages 10–15 to build leadership, confidence, and networking skills through mentorship, event involvement, and peer collaboration. Apply between April 17–May 15 to be one of 10 selected youth leaders! Junior Ambassador Program Launch The JABGA Junior Ambassador Program empowers members ages 10–15 to build leadership, confidence, and networking skills through mentorship, event involvement, and peer collaboration. Apply between April 17–May 15 to be one of 10 selected youth leaders! Purpose: The Junior Ambassador Program is designed to empower young JABGA members by fostering leadership development and enhancing networking skills. This program aims to provide a supportive environment where participants can build confidence, collaborate with peers, and engage with mentors to grow both personally and professionally. Through hands-on experiences, association involvement, and guided mentorship, the Junior Ambassador Program seeks to inspire the next generation of JABGA leaders to take initiative, communicate effectively, and cultivate meaningful connections that will benefit them throughout their lives. Age Requirement: JABGA members ages 10 -15 as of January 1st of the current year Application and selection process: The application process will open April 17 and close May 15 Applications will be evaluated in a blind selection by the JABGA Board of Directors. 10 Junior Ambassadors will be selected, 2 per JABGA area. In the case that 2 applications are not submitted in a specific area, a third applicant may be selected from the remaining areas. Selected applicants will be announced at the JABGA Awards Ceremony during the National Show. Guidelines for the program: Junior ambassadors will assist in the organization of activities at Regional and National Shows, as well as additional educational events. Junior Ambassadors will also aid in developing JABGA Social Media content. Tele-meetings will be held monthly with two JABGA Board of Directors presiding. Write an essay no less than 300 words. Essay question: You're sitting with a group of your friends telling them how you're gone most weekends with your goats. What do you tell them to help them understand how important it is to you and possibly motivate them to join the JABGA? Apply now! Related Posts

Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams and Jason Brashear, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE. In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation. The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. You can watch the monthly updates below. Aug 12, 2026 Serve on a Committee - Deadline August 15th! Watch the Podcast Aug 12, 2026 Judges Certification application closes August 28,2026 Watch the Podcast Aug 12, 2026 Letter from the President of ABGA Watch the Podcast Aug 12, 2026 ABGA Announces 2026–2027 Officer Team Watch the Podcast Aug 12, 2026 ABGA Strengthens Governance with New Quarterly Board Meeting Schedule Watch the Podcast Aug 12, 2026 From Pasture to Profit: Achieving Excellence in Meat Goat Production Watch the Podcast Jan 27, 2026 ABGA Board of Directors Applications Now Open Watch the Podcast Dec 6, 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Winter Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast Jul 25, 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 25, 2023 Watch the Podcast Jul 17, 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Summer Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast Jul 11, 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 11, 2023 Watch the Podcast May 30, 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - May 30, 2023 Watch the Podcast

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena, and his wife, Taylor, reside in Lipan, Texas. They are the proud owners of Red Oak Ranch, and currently manage a herd of about 150 head. Sammy Lerena Sammy has been a member of ABGA since 2006 and achieved Certified Judge status in the spring of 2014. As a judge, he has officiated competitions in more than 24 states, including prestigious events like the ABGA National Show, Yellow Rose Classic at Ft Worth Stockshow, North American in Louisville, and the Houston Livestock Show. Apart from breeding competitive show goats, Sammy also runs a business focused on small ruminant reproduction. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Earn up to 400 points in 6 contests. Events include judging, showmanship, skill-a-thon, speaking, sales talk, and show. Jump to↓ Senior Intermediate Junior Novice Scoring Breakdown: Each contest is worth up to 100 points . All points are based on placing. First place will receive 100 points, and each subsequent placing will receive ten less points, down to ten points for 10th place. (1st = 100, 2nd = 90… 10th = 10). Only a participant’s top 4 scores out of the 6 events are used to determine High Point standings. Max regional score possible: 400 points Senior Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking/Demo Showmanship Show Total Kayla Whitman 100 100 100 100 100 100 400 Tyler Stolipher 70 90 100 0 90 100 380 Leah Walters 80 100 70 100 80 100 380 Alexis Krupp 80 0 90 0 90 100 360 WilsonKegley 60 70 0 90 100 100 360 Amy Carvell 100 0 80 80 60 80 340 Lilly Carvell 50 0 90 90 50 100 330 Lillian Hisel 90 80 60 100 0 0 330 McKenzie Shelden 0 0 80 0 90 100 270 Ashby Roth 0 0 70 0 70 100 240 Korra Randall 90 0 0 0 0 90 180 Hanna Krahmer 0 0 0 0 70 100 170 Peter Meziere 0 0 0 0 60 100 160 Joby Henthorn 0 0 0 0 60 100 160 Kaidence Wood 0 0 0 0 70 70 140 Lauren Coblentz 0 0 0 0 40 70 110 Jordan Jelinek 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Sydnee Furrow 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Madeline Greene 0 0 0 0 0 90 90 Sidney Davis 0 0 0 0 0 80 80 Intermediate Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking/Demo Showmanship Show Total Kade Sanders 100 100 80 100 100 100 400 Dakota Row 80 90 90 100 100 100 390 Knox Logan 90 90 100 100 90 100 390 Kyndal Lopes 70 60 70 80 80 100 330 Piper Stolipher 70 80 60 90 70 60 310 Tucker Crim 60 80 60 70 20 90 300 Avery Robertson 40 0 100 0 60 100 300 Walton Epperson 60 70 30 70 50 100 300 Wyatt Keeney 80 40 10 70 30 100 290 Luke Carmo 50 70 80 60 60 60 270 Charlotte Lancaster 20 0 70 0 80 90 260 Jeremiah Doan 40 50 0 60 40 100 250 Malaina Rhoads 30 0 50 0 100 60 240 Cooper Amos 50 0 20 0 60 100 230 Jaxyn Evald 90 0 40 0 30 60 220 Dylan Thurber 10 30 40 0 20 80 170 Lucy Williams 0 0 90 0 0 60 150 Keylee Bagby 0 0 0 0 50 90 140 Nolan Thurber 0 60 0 40 10 0 110 Abby Porter 0 0 0 0 70 0 70 Amity Parker 0 0 0 0 40 20 60 Junior Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking/Demo Showmanship Show Total Temperance Lopes 100 100 90 100 100 90 400 Lucy Roles 90 0 100 0 100 100 390 Cali Yates 70 100 100 90 90 100 390 Ellee Doyle 80 90 90 100 100 100 390 Liam Keeney 90 80 80 90 50 100 360 Sydney Mirfin 100 0 70 80 70 60 320 Bailee Brown 60 0 60 70 80 100 310 Ellie Thomas 80 0 80 0 70 70 300 Laekyn Piper 50 70 40 80 60 50 260 Nolan Doan 0 0 50 0 40 90 180 henry Turpin 0 0 0 0 70 80 150 Kairi Loughran 0 0 0 0 40 70 110 Grace Whited 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Novice Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking/Demo Showmanship Show Total Iris Lopes 90 100 100 0 0 90 380 JR Garcia 90 0 90 0 100 100 380 Ella Bowie 100 0 100 0 100 60 360 Weston Whalen 100 0 0 0 100 30 230 Piper Hopper 0 0 0 0 80 80 160 Blakely Whalen 0 0 0 0 90 0 90

Meet National Show Barn Superintendent, Elizabeth Westfall Elizabeth Westfall Elizabeth Westfall Meet National Show Barn Superintendent, Elizabeth Westfall My name is Elizabeth Westfall, and I reside in Vincennes, IN, with my husband, Zach, and son, Colton. I have worked in public safety and government for the last 20 years. I currently work for the Indiana State Department of Health as a financial analyst, Good Samaritan Hospital as a grant coordinator, and Vincennes University as a professor of Homeland Security. As you can tell from that last statement, I enjoy staying busy and am dedicated to helping others. Our farm has been raising Boer goats for the last five years, and we have grown from a 4-H project of 2 goats to over 35 goats. One of my passions is helping youth and providing education. This year, I was fortunate enough to assist with the inaugural Goat Con event in Indiana, which provided education and training to over 200 participants through the Indiana Boer Goat Association. I am currently volunteering as a co-youth coordinator for the organization. In 2023, I assisted with the ABGA/JABGA National Show, where I contributed to organizing vendors, the invitational sale, and working with facility management. This year, I will be enhancing my contribution to the event as the Barn Superintendent, a role I am honored to serve in for 2024. I'm excited about the upcoming ABGA/JABGA National Show in Louisville, KY. I want to make this an excellent experience for all exhibitors and their families. Nationals is a great time for all of us to come together as an industry and celebrate our accomplishments. I encourage everyone to reflect on what it took to get here and make it an excellent event for everyone involved. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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