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  • Zach Westfall

    American Boer Goat Association Secretary, Zach Westfall Back to Board of Directors Zach Westfall Treasurer, Region 8 Email Zach Westfall currently serves as the appointed interim director for Region 8 (formerly Region 9). Zach has had livestock for over 30 years, from working on a cattle farm and cultivating alfalfa fields when he was younger to raising sheep, pigs, and goats on his family farm. Zach has been a proud public servant for the last 20 years in the fire service and law enforcement. He is a captain for the Vincennes City Fire Department. As an administrator, Zach has experience in public policy, project management, grant oversight, investigations, and personnel management. Previous Director Next Director

  • Dustin Fields

    Region 3 Director, Dustin Fields Back to Board of Directors Dustin Fields Region 3 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

  • Patrick Aliff

    Region 5 Director, Michael Reis Back to Board of Directors Patrick Aliff Region 2 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

  • Sam Knott

    American Boer Goat Association Treasurer, Sam Knott Back to Board of Directors Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 6 Email Sam Knott serves as the Treasurer and sits on the Finance Committee of the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). Knott grew up in southeast Pennsylvania and was heavily involved in 4-H in his childhood. It was clear from the start that farming and production agriculture would continue to be a big part of his personal life and professional career. Knott earned an associate degree in Farm management and a bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business from Bob Jones University. He has worked in various leadership roles for several agricultural-based companies that support the American farmer. While at Bob Jones University, Knott met his wife Carrie, and the two were married in 2001. “She never dreamed she would be a professional goat farmer,” Knott says. The couple have four children, all of whom were born in different states: Cecelia, Micah, Carson, and Kellen. Cecelia currently serves as President of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Knott and his wife purchased their first Boer goats in 2013, joined ABGA that same year, and now run over 200 head of animals on Boston School Manor Farm in Central Illinois. No one within their family had previously owned Boer goats, but the Knott family has enjoyed raising and showing Boers and making friends across the country through ABGA. One of Knott’s long-term goals within ABGA is to become an ABGA Certified Judge. Outside of ABGA, Knott currently serves as Vice President of the Illinois Goat Producers Association. When not crossing the country to show Boer goats, Knott enjoys watching his sons participate in basketball, football, and baseball, and hunting whitetail deer. Knott is also an accomplished barber and enjoys giving haircuts (human haircuts, that is). Knott is excited to represent ABGA Region 8 on the Board of Directors and improve the ABGA experience for members going forward, as well as find consistent and positive ways to promote ABGA and grow its success as an organization. Previous Director Next Director

  • Gage Taylor

    Region 7 Director, Gage Taylor Back to Board of Directors Gage Taylor Region 3A Email Gage Taylor grew up on his family cattle ranch in Talpa, Texas. When his father introduced Boer goats into the family, they relocated to Zephyr, Texas. Gage is an Agricultural Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Mullin ISD where he dedicates his time to youth development in leadership, the livestock industry, agriscience, and agriculture experiences. Gage received his associate degree from Ranger College in 2017, his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from Tarleton State in 2019, and master’s degree in Agricultural & Consumer Resources from Tarleton State in 2021. He is an Ed.D doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Gage has specialized in researching diversity and inclusion in agricultural education settings and plans to continue this into doctoral school. Gage was appointed to the ABGA board in 2022. He looks forward to working with a great group of directors to help assist the organization in a direction of positive change. Previous Director Next Director

  • Brandon Dugat

    Region 7 Director, Brandon Dugat Back to Board of Directors Brandon Dugat Region 3 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

  • Rosalinda Vizina

    Region 1 Director, Rosalinda Vizina Back to Board of Directors Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Email Rosalinda Vizina co-owns and operates Wilton Boer Goat Ranch in Lebanon, Oregon with her Husband Norman Vizina. Rosalinda was born and raised in Sacramento, California and transitioned in 2016 to Oregon with her husband of 39 years. She works with the Department of Corrections in Oregon as a Medical Services Manager. She has been an ABGA member for approximately 17 years. She has been involved in 4-H, various ABGA committees, local meat goat associations, and continues to sponsor multiple goat youth activities. She has established the now very successful “Best-in-the-West Boer Goat Show” in California. Rosalinda looks forward to serving the association as the Region 1 director to continue to promote the Boer goat industry as a whole. Previous Director Next Director

  • The Boer Goat Newsletter

    The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Subscribe to the ABGA e-newsletter and get updates on shows, members, and industry news! Enter Your Email Subscribe First Name Last Name Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter! Past E-Newsletters July 2025 July 3, 2025 View View newsletter June 2025 June 19, 2025 View View newsletter May 2025 Mid-Month Update May 15, 2025 View View newsletter May 2025 May 1, 2025 View View newsletter April 2025 Mid-Month Update April 17, 2025 View View newsletter April 2025 April 2, 2025 View View newsletter March 2025 Mid-Month Update March 20, 2025 View View newsletter March 2025 March 6, 2025 View View newsletter February 2025 Mid-Month Update February 21, 2025 View View newsletter February 2025 February 5, 2025 View View newsletter Accepting Applications for the Board of Directors February 5, 2025 View View newsletter January 2025 Mid-Month Update January 17, 2025 View View newsletter The Boer Goat Monthly The American Boer Goat Association's source for bi-weekly updates on shows, members, and industry news.

  • Brooke Arce

    Brooke Arce, a 16-year-old homeschooler and dual-enrolled student, is passionate about agriculture and raising Boer goats in Florida. Brooke Arce Brooke Arce, a 16-year-old homeschooler and dual-enrolled student, is passionate about agriculture and raising Boer goats in Florida. Hi! My name is Brooke Arce, and I'm 16 years old. I'm currently a sophomore in high school and am homeschooled. In addition to being homeschooled, I'm also dual-enrolled at IRSC, where I can challenge myself academically and get a head start on my college education. Outside of school, I spend a lot of my time outdoors, and I have a deep passion for showing livestock, with Boer goats being my absolute favorite. I've been raising and showing Boer goats for 8 years, and I've been a member of JABGA for 6 of those years. Being a part of JABGA has given me the chance to connect with other young people who share the same interests and has helped me expand my knowledge in the livestock industry. It has also taught me countless life lessons that I carry with me every day. My mom and I run a small herd of Boer goats in Fellsmere, FL, where we carefully manage and care for our goats. Along with showing livestock, I also love spending time hunting and fishing with my family. I am incredibly passionate about agriculture, with the ultimate goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian. I'm excited to continue learning and growing, both in my academic studies and extracurricular activities. I am committed to expanding my knowledge and skills, not only in the livestock industry but specifically within the Boer goat industry.

  • ABGA Certified Judges | American Boer Goat Association | United States

    The American Boer Goat Association provides a list of Certified and Approved Judges nationwide who are qualified to judge ABGA and JABGA sanctioned shows. ABGA also holds Judges Certification Courses to educate and certify official JABGA judges. ABGA Certified Judges View the list of American Boer Goat Association certified judges. Search by state or name to view the judges in your area. Don't see your name on the approved judges list, or need to update your contact information? Contact the ABGA office. Contact Download a printable Approved Judges Listing ABGA Approved Judges Mike Stiefel Alabama mstiefel1@aol.com 256-689-8153 Mark A. Berry Arkansas berrysghfarm@gmail.com Cell: 870-828-1734 Fax: 870-356-4677 David Carwell Arkansas david@bdgenetics.com Cell: 870-318-0307 Warren Thigpen Arkansas warrenthigpen@gmail.com Cell: 210-414-3218 Patrick Aliff California wpaliff@gmail.com Cell: 304-888-6537 Pat Ariaz California patariaz@yahoo.com Home: 209-852-9606 Cell: 209-969-4307 Dr. Shelby A. Gough California shelbyarmstrong1@gmail.com Cell: 503-756-2817 Mike Reis California msrreis@yahoo.com 707-483-6303 Dr. Jennifer Wagester Colorado jwagester@wagester.net 517-526-1152 Glenda Wilcox Colorado barxiboers1@gmail.com 307-299-4602 Rodney Wilson Jr. Delaware rewilson9131@gmail.com 302-727-3720 Sylvester Ridings Georgia 3bll@bellsouth.net Home: 770-844-9486 Cell: 404-428-6157 Next > < Previous Page JUDGES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Judges Certification Sign-Up Are you over 21 years of age, or will you be 21 years of age as of the first day of the Judges Certification Course? * Yes No ABGA Member Number First Name Last Name Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Email Phone How many years of experience do you have with goats? Do you breed and/or show Boer goats, or have you previously at any time bred and/or shown Boer goats? * Breed Show Both How familiar are you with ABGA’s Rules and Regulations? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with JABGA Regional Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Breed Standards? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar Have you judged on behalf of any other species/organizations? Please list them below. I agree to consent to a background check once I am certified as an ABGA Judge. Pay Now This form has reached the maximum amount of submissions. Thank you for you interest in becoming an ABGA Judge. Thanks for submitting! The program will take place on the first weekend in November at: Tarleton State University Agriculture Center 1091 County Road 518 Stephenville, Texas 76401 ABGA Certified Judge nominees must be ABGA members in good standing and over the age of 21 as of the first day of the Judges Certification Program. JUDGES RESOURCES Download Judges Show Ring Protocol Download ABGA Breed Standards Download Boer Goat Anatomy Download Meat Goat Judging Terminology Download Code of Ethics Download ABGA Rules & Regulations Download ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download JABGA Regional Show Rules Download JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download Concurrent Show Rules Download Visual Inspection Form

  • Rebecca Sullivan

    Rebecca's love for agriculture began in the eighth grade. That's when she also began to show breeding goats. Rebecca Sullivan Rebecca's love for agriculture began in the eighth grade. That's when she also began to show breeding goats. Growing up my family was not involved in agriculture in any way, shape, or form. The first time I was introduced to agriculture was during my 8th grade year when I took my first agriculture class. Since then, I began to show breeding goats and I became more involved in the FFA. Outside of showing I currently serve as the secretary for the Aledo FFA chapter, and I compete in many competitions throughout the FFA. In my free time, I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and hanging out with friends. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in agricultural engineering. I am excited to serve on the JABGA board of directors to help continue the work of this great organization and to influence the next generation.

  • JABGA

    The JABGA Regional Show Program encompasses all five JABGA areas across the United States, offering young participants a platform to showcase their goats. The program also engages youth with various contests and activities, fostering a comprehensive environment for learning and growth within the Boer goat community. April 14, 2025 Get Ready for the JABGA Facebook Live - April 16! Don’t miss JABGA’s Facebook Live on April 16 at 6 PM CT! Get the latest updates on JABGA news, Junior Ambassador Program, Fire & Ice Sale, Area 2 & 3 Regionals, and more with JABGA leaders and special guests. April 1, 2025 JABGA Board Elections: Ballots Due by May 1, 2025 Elections for JABGA Board of Directors are open! Vote by May 1, 2025 to shape the future of the JABGA! March 5, 2025 Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications Apply for the 2025 ABGA Scholarship by April 4, 2025. Open to JABGA/ABGA members under 21. Enhance your education today! February 14, 2025 Applications for the 25-26 Board Now Open Applications completed by the nominee for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form on or before March 1. February 14, 2025 JABGA Area Updates The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is growing rapidly, prompting us to update our areas for the first time in over a decade. February 5, 2025 The Reward of Pursuing Your Passion Discovering the rewards of showing goats: hard work, passion, community, and personal growth make every moment in the ring worthwhile. JABGA news & updates Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association.

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