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Check out the results and pics from the Area 3 JABGA Regional Show: Racing to the Heartland in Greenfield, Indiana! Area 3 JABGA Regional Show: Racing to the Heartland Check out the results and pics from the Area 3 JABGA Regional Show: Racing to the Heartland in Greenfield, Indiana! Check out these photos from the Area 3 JABGA Regional Show: Racing to the Heartland! See Racing to the Heartland Show #1 results HERE . See Racing to the Heartland Show #2 results HERE . See the contest results below. Related Posts

Location and date changes to upcoming JABGA Regional Shows. UPDATES: Area 2 and Area 4 Regional Shows Location and date changes to upcoming JABGA Regional Shows. The Area 4 Regional show is now in conjunction with Peach State Classic. The date of the show will be moved up to February 28 - March 1, 2025. The Area 2 Regional Show will now be in Des Moines, Iowa. We will keep you updated if there are any further changes or updates. Related Posts Dec 18, 2024 Thank You Area 5 Regional Show Participants! Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, judges, and volunteers that participated on making the Area 5 Regional Show a success! Dec 13, 2024 Thank You Area 1 Regional Show Participants! Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, judges, and volunteers that participated on making the Area 1 Regional Show a success! Mar 20, 2023 Area 4 Regional Show: Peach State Classic Boer Goat Show Check out these pictures from the Area 4 Regional Show - Peach State Classic in Perry, Georgia!

Region 13 Director, Brad Mackey Back to Board of Directors Brad Mackey Region 9 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

Open PDF document in a new window Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection.

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

Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! 2023-2024 Elected JABGA Board of Directors Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! Congratulations to the newly elected 2023-2024 JABGA Board of Directors! Jordan Jelinek (Area 1) Kate Schaefer (Area 2) Amber Schroeder (Area 3) Alaina Blair (Area 4) Rebecca Sullivan (Area 5) This is a momentous occasion and an exciting new chapter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the future of the JABGA program. Best wishes for a successful term ahead! #JABGA #news Related Posts

The Invisible Network: How Every Job Contributes to Agriculture The Invisible Network: How Every Job Contributes to Agriculture By: Rebecca Sullivan, JABGA Area 5 Director Agriculture is often described as the backbone of civilization, but the truth runs deeper. It is not just the foundation of society; it is the industry that every other profession quietly supports. While farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers are the most visible stewards of our food system, the success of agriculture depends on a vast network of people whose jobs may seem unrelated at first glance. Every career contributes to agriculture in some way, forming an interconnected system that keeps the world fed, clothed, and thriving. Modern agriculture is a complex, high‑tech, globally connected industry. It relies on expertise, innovation, and support from nearly every sector. Engineers design irrigation systems, machinery, roads, and bridges that move food from rural to global markets. Scientists develop improved crop varieties, study soil health, and protect plants and animals from disease. Educators train the next generation of agriculturalists, veterinarians, engineers, and environmental leaders. Agriculture is not just fields and livestock; it is a massive economic engine. For every farmer, there are dozens of people upstream and downstream whose work makes production possible Manufacturers build tractors, feed mills, fencing, and processing equipment. Truck drivers and logistics workers move grain, livestock, produce, and supplies across the country. Bankers and financial analysts provide loans, insurance, and risk‑management tools. Every paycheck earned in these industries ultimately supports the agricultural economy, creating a cycle where each job strengthens the system that feeds the world. As global populations rise and environmental pressures intensify, agriculture will depend even more on the contributions of diverse professions. Innovations in renewable energy, water conservation, biotechnology, engineering, and data science will shape the future of food production. The next breakthroughs will not come from agriculture alone; they will come from collaboration across industries. In this way, every job becomes part of agriculture’s story. Every profession plays a role in feeding families, supporting rural communities, and sustaining the land. Agriculture is not an isolated sector; it is a living system supported by millions of people whose jobs may never take them near a farm. From engineers to educators, from scientists to storytellers, from truck drivers to technicians, every profession contributes to the strength and resilience of agriculture. In the end, agriculture is not just the work of farmers. It is the work of all of us. Related Posts

Attend the Area 5 JABGA Regional Show in Comfort, TX, November 20-22, 2026. Celebrate the Boer goat breed with top exhibitors and youth competition. Area 5 Regional Sponsors Gold Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Enter on Showman.app → View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Comfort, TX 78013 📅 Dates: November 20 - 22, 2026 🤠 Judges: TBD (Breeding & Market) 📄 Show Secretary: Jaelynn Reyes Kelly Murray 📧 Email: shows@abga.org kellymurray678@yahoo.com 📞 Phone: Jaelynn Reyes: 325-486-ABGA (2242) Ext. 4 Kelly Murray: 325-205-0405

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Past Editions August 2026 Member Update July 2026 Member Update June 2026 Member Update May 2026 Member Update April 2026 Member Update March 2026 Update First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last The Boer Goat Newsletter Subscribe to The Boer Goat Newsletter—ABGA’s monthly e‑newsletter delivering the latest on shows, membership highlights, and industry news directly to your email inbox. Stay in the Loop with ABGA News Never miss an important update—subscribe to The Boer Goat Newsletter, ABGA’s official e-newsletter delivered straight to your inbox monthly. It’s the best way to stay informed about office announcements, upcoming shows, membership news, and more. Whether you're a seasoned breeder or new to the community, our newsletter keeps you connected and up to date. Sign up today and stay ahead with everything ABGA! First Name Enter Your Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter! Last Name Latest Edition Open in new window

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. 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. The Boer Breed Just what is "Pregnancy Toxemia? Understanding pregnancy toxemia in does: prevention and diagnosis, and treatment. The Boer Breed How to Trim Goat Hooves ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to give your goat a hoof trim. The Boer Breed How to Tag Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tag your goat. The Boer Breed Goat Care and Management Find a list of goat care and management tips, tutorials, and articles from goat professionals and ABGA members.

Get to know JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge, Ryan Rash Ryan Rash Ryan Rash Get to know JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge, Ryan Rash Ryan Rash is from Crockett, Texas and grew up showing every species of livestock. During his junior show career he exhibited 13 Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Steers at major livestock shows all over the United States. Rash graduated from Texas A&M University and was a member of the National Champion Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team. During his collegiate judging careers he was in the top 10 individuals and in the top 10 of Oral reasons at every contest he entered and was the high point individual at 5 contests. Ryan Rash He is a co star of the Beyond The Ring Podcast, the Executive Director of the Beyond The Ring Junior Livestock Association and he owns and operates SBCC, a cattle company and consulting firm. He and his family have a club calf operation as well as a purebred Charolais and Hereford operation. He has judged every species of livestock at shows from the local to major show level throughout the US in 47 states, Canada and Mexico. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

See the results from the JABGA National Show, and the winners for the JABGA Overall Regional Series. JABGA Nationals and Overall Regional Series Results See the results from the JABGA National Show, and the winners for the JABGA Overall Regional Series. Here are the results from the JABGA National Show: High Point Overall: Cannon Wilhoit High Point Senior Division: Tanner Dahnke High Point Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens High Point Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Skill-a-thon Contest – Senior Division: Bella Phillips Skill-a-thon Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Skill-a-thon Contest – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Public Speaking Contest – Senior Division: Mikayla Brennan Public Speaking Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Public Speaking Contest – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Sales Talk Contest – Senior Division: Clay Orman Sales Talk Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Sales Talk Contest – Intermediate Division: Nollan Smith Judging – Senior Division: Makayla Morris Judging – Junior Division: Emmett Luellen Judging – Intermediate Division: Kaden Brown Fitting Contest Champion – Senior Division: Ashlyn Huff/Kate Schaefer Fitting Contest Reserve – Senior Division: Will Poyner/Cole Jester Fitting Contest Champion – Junior Division: McCoy Luellen/Carson Knott Fitting Contest Reserve – Junior Division: Tory Brincks/Emale Thompson The winners for the JABGA Overall Regional Series are: Overall High Point Grand Champion: Cannon Wilhoit Overall High Point Reserve Champion: Tanner Dahnke Overall High Point – Senior Division: Tanner Dahnke Overall High Point – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Overall High Point – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the JABGA members who participated! Related Posts