Region 13 Director, Brad Mackey Back to Board of Directors Brad Mackey Region 9 Email Born and raised in Oklahoma, Brad Mackey has been rooted in agriculture his entire life. He moved to North Carolina in the early 1990s, where he has built a diverse career in the pork industry. Today, he leads Mackey Enterprises, a family-run operation that encompasses B-Mack Farms, Mackey Family Farms, and Mackey Family Transport. He and his wife, Janice, have three sons, and together with two of them, they manage the growing family business. A proud grandparent, Brad enjoys spending time with his six grandchildren. Drawing on goat‑breeding experience since 2001, he is also passionate about supporting youth in Boer showmanship and is honored to serve on the ABGA Board of Directors. Previous Director Next Director

JABGA kicks off the 25-26 show season with new Junior Ambassadors, leadership growth, safari-themed shows, contests, and exciting events for members. This Year at a Glance: 25-26 Show Season, Friendships, and Leadership - by Madison Reis JABGA kicks off the 25-26 show season with new Junior Ambassadors, leadership growth, safari-themed shows, contests, and exciting events for members. Summer may be coming to a close and school might be starting back up, but don’t fret because that means the 25-26 show season is getting started! After our Junior Board face to face meeting I am happy to share that there are some exciting things coming for our JABGA members and I can’t wait to continue to work with our new team of Junior Directors and Junior Ambassadors. With our first ever team of Junior Ambassadors, we are wanting to help facilitate and encourage all of our Junior Members on building friendships outside of the show ring and grow as leaders. If you are wanting to become a leader or mentor within the association you don’t have to be on the Junior Board or a Junior Ambassador to be able to do so! It is also important to remember that you may be competitors in the show ring, but you are peers, humans, and friends outside of the show ring. Some of the biggest advice I can share is to help one another and share your knowledge with others. (Continued below ↓) We also have some exciting events happening at the end of this year. We have our 3rd annual fall fundraiser sale for JABGA in November, so parents make sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information on that. The Junior Board came up with some great variety of items we are wanting to have that would make great Christmas gifts! The 2025-2026 safari themed regional show series is getting finalized and we can’t wait for you all to see what we have in store for you! The Junior Board had discussed some changes for our contests that we think will make them more age appropriate and make it easier to prepare for these contests at regionals and nationals. If approved by the ABGA Board of Directors we will be sure to make social media posts about those changes! The JABGA Board will also start having more of a presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, & Tik Tok), so be sure to follow us on all social media platforms you have! We will also be doing Junior Director articles again in the newsletter so be sure to read those as well! I am excited to kick off the 25-26 show season and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for the Junior Board, Junior Ambassadors, and of course our Junior members. I wish you all the best of luck this show and contest season. Remember to check your emails and social media for any updates or changes that may be coming soon! Madison Reis 2025-2026 JABGA President Related Posts Oct 18, 2024 Maintaining Breed Integrity The Reasons Behind the Breed Standards by Jada Young Aug 9, 2024 JABGA Member, Baylee Lamb, Recognized by the state of Oklahoma JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion's hard work and dedication pays off! Mar 26, 2022 What National Agriculture Week Means To Me JABGA Board Member, Alaina Blair, reflects on what National Agriculture Week means to her.

JABGA’s Summer Face-to-Face meeting featured industry tours, leadership development, and team building across San Antonio, King Ranch, and Corpus Christi, preparing members for an exciting year ahead. JABGA Summer Face-to-Face Meeting Recap JABGA’s Summer Face-to-Face meeting featured industry tours, leadership development, and team building across San Antonio, King Ranch, and Corpus Christi, preparing members for an exciting year ahead. The Junior American Boer Goat Association gathered for a productive and memorable summer face-to-face meeting filled with learning, leadership, and fun. Day 1 kicked off in San Antonio with an inside look at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, guided by Mr. Brian Faris, Competitive Director. The group also enjoyed a tour of the Alamo and a ghost tour, blending history with a little adventure. Day 2 was packed with opportunities for growth and education. The morning began at the East Foundation with Mr. Todd Snelgrove, COO, learning how land stewardship is advanced through ranching, science, and education. The afternoon continued with an in-depth tour of King Ranch, where members explored the Santa Gertrudis cattle, Quarter Horse, feed mill/feedlot, and farming operations, followed by visits to the King Ranch Museum and Saddle Shop. The evening wrapped up with dinner in Corpus Christi. Day 3 focused on business, as the Junior Board gathered for discussions and planning to prepare for the year ahead. The meeting was a balance of leadership development, industry insight, and team building, setting the tone for an exciting year for JABGA. Related Posts

The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. 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. The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. Each level focuses on different topics, from preparing animals for shows to herd management practices. This event fosters confidence, critical thinking, and leadership, empowering JABGA youth to advocate for agriculture and connect with their community. It also highlights the importance of agricultural education and the role of youth in the future of livestock. View the 2024 -2025 Public Speaking topics below. Novice How do you get a goat ready for a show? Junior What is the importance of the JABGA? Intermediate What are some short term and long term goals for your herd? Senior Describe reproduction practices within your herd. Related Posts Jul 21, 2023 Updated JABGA Speech Topics The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Jul 21, 2023 JABGA Age Division Changes The JABGA Board of Directors proposes the age change be implemented on September 1, 2023. Jun 28, 2023 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated!

Open PDF document in a new window Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations ensure the American Boer Goat Association maintains breed standards, promotes fair practices, supports member integrity, and fosters a community of responsible breeders dedicated to the health and quality of Boer goats.

Junior American Boer Goat Association board members working at a desk. Scholarship To benefit young people with big dreams and create a positive influence on their future, the ABGA offers scholarships to junior members. The American Boer Goat Association Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the educational enhancement of young Boer goat breeders by awarding annual scholarships. This program is open to any active ABGA or JABGA member, 21 years of age or under, who has been involved in ABGA or JABGA programs. Scholarship Winners 2025 Evangeline Street Kayla Whitman Leah Walters Maddie Boyd Paige Dupps Wyatt Stevens Kiley Hahn Olivia Rosemeyer 2024 Madison Reese Baughman Jacob Christopher Wickard Aleyna Chevonnne Cuttlers Casey Jo Stevens Trell Amoss Hannah Chaffee Rebecca Sullivan Cassie Falley Samantha Sullivan 2023 Avery Holman Haylee Finley Jenna Gronewold Peyton Miller Candice Mitchell Andrew Pontious Maddie Baughman Carly Olson Natalye Scholl 2022 Randall Koke Aidan Bartholomew Ross Rosemeyer Karen Lewis Cecelia Knott Audrey Smith Kate Davis Logan Hollen Thalia Ochoa Katelyn Schaefer Bella Sargent 2021 Camille Darllek Colter Darllek Sarah Rehmeyer Isabella Philips McKenna Blair Levi Dulmes Matthew Sinclair Garin Cooper Cherokee Zarate Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Emma Poling 2020 Clint Demmitt Eden Basford Emily Acevedo Grace Coulston Lorelei Row Tiffany Sunday Zach Finholdt 2019 Tyler Peterson Jacob Tipton Seth Goodwin Kailee Jo Jones Jaylee Jordan Jaelynn Therring Trey Chavana Emily Acevedo Liv Brusseau Maggie Miller 2018 Allison Binkley Franklin Burner Jeremy Ellis Makenzie Flach Jona Fletcher Samantha Philips Rachel Rolando Morganne Savage Marissa Schultz Nick Smith 2017 Trevor Blagrave Reilly Butler Katelyn Cark Will Cornelius Katelyn Evans Nicole Falk Madison Fenton Heather Hubler Mikayla Wetherell Kylee Zapalac 2016 Cali Harper Carlee Critchelow Dani Mangus Hunter Martin Jenna Jordan Mikayla Winter Paige Pitick Taeah Fisher Trevor Clemens Adam Segura Memorial Scholarship Morgan Bridges 2015 Cheyenne Trammell Noah Teel Nick Pitlick Noah Riding Michael Wetherell Mary Sherrill Mary Kate Harrod Lynsey Rector Kent Hollingworth Cody Wafford Bethany Gochenour 2014 Amy Moran Austin Davis Wyan Overturf Deborah Heth Madessa Huffer-Dye Anna Schmidt Braxton Luchini Kaden Merriman Sara Fielder Kristen Liepold Hunter Tauzen 2013 Amy Moran Austin Davis Wyan Overturf Deborah Heth Madessa Huffer-Dye Anna Schmidt Braxton Luchini Kaden Merriman Sara Fielder Kristen Liepold Hunter Tauzen Adam Segura Memorial Scholarship Evie Gates 2012 Bailey Ann Begherm Alexis Spain Briley Darcy Leanne Brown Ashley Taylor Causey Trevor Malik Corboy Jordan Edward Fledderjohann Paul Bradley Glover Garrett Taylor Hancock Kyla Kalinowski Ross Alesandro Trevino 2011 Alyse Gabrielle Armstrong Tanner Beard Riggs Florence Larissa Liska Cooper Martin Paige Tyne Redifer Justin Alexander Stuart Weston C Tietze Carson Everett Washington Hayden Cole Wyatt Adam Segura Memorial Scholarship Linda Danielle McRae 2003 Courtney Cowden Brown Colin Chance Chopelas Codi M. Bruton Kendra Ann Kallenberger Kevin William Erickson Thomas Jacob Epting

See a list of American Boer Goat Association Performance Testing Rules and Regulations. PERFORMANCE TESTING (From Rule 1200 in the ABGA Rules & Regulations). A. ABGA Performance Test Requirements i. The performance test must be open to buck kids only. ii. The test must be conducted under the supervision of a disinterested agency, such as a State Agricultural Institution, State Extension Agency, etc. iii. The test must be between 60 and 90 days long. iv. Bucks must be less than 6 months old at the start of the test. v. The test must be open to all who wish to participate and have qualifying animals. vi. Testing procedures and any requested deviations from these requirements must be submitted in writing to the ABGA Board of Directors for approval at least 3 months prior to the start of the test. vii. A final Test Report, including the total number of animals on test well as the total number of ABGA registered animals on test, will be submitted by the test supervision to the ABGA Office withing 90 days of the conclusion of the test. viii. The final test report must include the following data for each AGBA registered animal on test: a. ABGA Registration number. b. Name, as registered with ABGA. c. Tattoos d. Date of Birth. e. Owner. f. Date weighed and animal weight at the start of the test period. g. Date weighed and animal weight at the end of the test period. h. Calculated Average Daily Gain (ADG) used to determine ADG ranking. ix. It is suggested but not required that when available, the following end of test data also be included in the final test report for each ABGA registered animal on test: a. Birth type. b. Rib eye area. c. Loin eye area. d. Rear leg circumference. e. Fat thickness. f. Scrotal circumference. g. Height at withers. h. Feed efficiency. i. final animal index score. x. It is suggested but not required that at least 4 animals by one sire be entered in the same test. B. Performance Test Support (All performance test support is at the discretion of ABGA) i. Performance test support will be available only to performance tests approved by ABGA in accordance with Rule 1200.A after January 1, 2014. ii. ABGA will provide monetary support to the testing agency to be allocated to awards. iii. ABGA will provide cash payouts for the top performing ABGA registered Fullblood or Purebred bucks entered in ABGA approved performance tests. C. Ennobled Herd Book Points i. Only bucks entered under their ABGA registration number in an approved Performance Test, will be eligible to earn points from a Performance Test as described in the ABGA Criteria for Ennoblement of a Boer Goat. (See Rule 1000, Ennoblement Program). ii. Points for approved Performance Tests will be awarded to top performing Fullblood or Purebred bucks based on their Average Daily Gain (ADG) ranking among the other Fullblood and Purebred bucks on test, according to the following chart: iii. Additional points for ABGA approved Performance Tests will be awarded to top performing bucks, based on individual Average Daily Gain (ADG), using the following schedule: a. Bucks gaining 0.55 lbs./day to less than 0.60 lbs./day shall be awarded 1 point. b. Bucks gaining 0.60 lbs./day to less than 0.65 lbs./day shall be awarded 2 points. c. Bucks gaining 0.65 lbs./day to less than 0.70 lbs./day shall be awarded 3 points. d. Bucks gaining 0.70 lbs./day to less than 0.75 lbs./day shall be awarded 4 points. e. Bucks gaining 0.75 lbs./day to less than 0.80 lbs./day shall be awarded 5 points. f. Bucks gaining 0.80 lbs./day or more shall be awarded 6 points, plus an additional 1 point for each additional 0.01 lbs./day over 0.80 lbs./day. iv. Example: If a buck is ranked 1st on test with an ADG of 0.92 lbs./day in an approved Performance Test having a total of 20 Fullblood or Purebred bucks on test, he shall be awarded 10 points as allowed in 1200.C.ii, as well as an additional 18 points as allowed in 1200.C.iii, for a total of 28 points.

Bella Philips has been involved in the JABGA, as well as raising, showing and selling competitive registered Boer goats, since 2010. Bella Philips Bella Philips has been involved in the JABGA, as well as raising, showing and selling competitive registered Boer goats, since 2010. What started as a 4H project has turned into a herd of over 120 registered Boer goats and commercial does shown at the local, state, and national level with great success. Bella, with her family, own and operate SBZ Ranch in Marshall, Minnesota. Bella attends South Dakota State University, with a major in Agricultural Leadership, and minors in Event Management and Ag Business. She hopes one day to be a coordinator for a youth breed association or major livestock show. She will graduate with her bachelors degree in the spring of 2025. In her free time, Bella loves to travel & show her goats with her best friends, spend time with her family, make a run to Taco Bell, and play a round of golf.

Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to the charts on this page. SHOW POINTS CHARTS Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and Points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to these Charts for ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Points for the ABGA National Show are awarded according to the following charts:

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.

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 sophomore at Oklahoma State University and plans on majoring in Animal Science: Pre-Vet and pursue reproduction within the livestock industry. 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! Reis plans to study pre-veterinary medicine, specializing in large animals, to learn more about genetics, artificial insemination, and embryo flushing. 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.

Open PDF document in a new window Code of Ethics The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Its Board of Directors, Members, Non-Members and/or Agents are committed to conducting ourselves in a professional manner that does not reflect negatively on themselves or the association.