The Junior American Boer Goat Association holds a special place in the heart of Jodi Scholl, our JABGA Area 2 Regional Show Secretary. Get To Know JABGA Area 2 Regional Show Secretary The Junior American Boer Goat Association holds a special place in the heart of Jodi Scholl, our JABGA Area 2 Regional Show Secretary. “We all love to help the youth and promote Boer goats.” The Junior American Boer Goat Association holds a special place in the heart of Jodi Scholl, our JABGA Area 2 Regional Show Secretary. “It's where I saw my daughter bloom in her personality and find her niche after a life altering accident,” Jodi explained. “She has now served on the JABGA board for three years. I believe that if we give our youth the tools they need, they will thrive.” That’s exactly what she’s doing with the JABGA Area 2 Regional Show. She said the livestock industry is such a powerful tool to keep kids involved and teaches so much more than showing. The JABGA highlights some of those skills with the contest and activities they do at the regionals and nationals. “We have a great group of friends that help run our shows,” Jodi explained. “We all love to help the youth and promote Boer goats.” While it’s a lot of work, they have a great time doing this, she added. “Life is just more fun when you are around ‘family’,” Jodi said. Along with a group of individuals that helps run her shows, Jodi said she had access to a facility that was not utilized enough. “We thought it would be a great place for an ABGA show, and it just came together the first year,” Jodi explained. “We each took a job that we had strengths with. Mine just happened to be organizing, so that's how I got to be show secretary that I share with Lori Wickman.” That was 5 years ago, and the rest, you could say, is history. “We now have three separate shows that we have turned into a series, The Little Sioux Showdown Triple Crown,” Jodi said. “We try to do something new and different each year. This could not be done without the help of my amazing committee! While she joined the ABGA in 2011 so her daughter could be in the JABGA, Jodi said she’s found opportunities within the ABGA that have helped her operation. She’s also had the chance to get to know so many people. “I have two more children who are starting to really get involved with the JABGA,” Jodi said. “I hope to see the same growth in them as I did my oldest.” This is important to Jodi because she was also raised in the agriculture industry. “I grew up on a family farm where we had a cow calf operation, farrow to finish operation, and row crop,” she added. “I was always outside with my Dad helping with things on the farm. I was involved in FFA during high school.” Some things never change. “My husband and I with our three kids have been highly involved in agriculture,” Jodi said. “We have a small cow calf operation, our son has a small sheep herd, and we have around 100 head of goats at all times. I am still highly involved with my family farm helping my folks with their row crop. I definitely would not want to raise my kids any other way!” Related Posts

The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Adult Fitting Competition Saturday Night June 8th Open to anyone $150 for each 2 person team Half of the proceeds go to JABGA, other half go to winning team. People’s choice will also be awarded! Rules: The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal upon entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area. Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area. All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest. Each team will be allowed 20 minutes to fit their animal. ALL FITTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION’S SANCTIONED SHOW RULES. Judge will circulate and question participants during the 30 minutes. Points will be awarded as follows: Ability to fit- 25 points. Participation of each team member - 10 points. Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points. Overall effect - 5 points. Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Adult Fitting Competition The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Terry Burks Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China. Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestockgrader. Terry taught adult agriculture for 8 years in the Kentucky Community College system and was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats. Terry received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Terry Burks Terry has judged over 1200 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states. Some of his shows include Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Angelo, Austin, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, The Dixie National, Aksarben, Tulsa, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, The Arizona National, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, The Keystone International, The Atlantic National, The Western Bonanza, The Grand Stand, The Fall Classic and the Belt Buckle Bonanza. He has judged State Fairs in 28 different states and has also judged numerous County, Regional and Jackpot shows nationwide. Terry has served on numerous judging committees across the US including the National 4-H, Jr. College and Sr. College Contests at the NAILE, as well as serving as the sheep/goat chairman for the National FFA Livestock Judging CDE. Terry and his wife Alice live in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Terry Burks Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Terry Burks

Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes Groups & Pairs Classes Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes GROUP CLASSES The following rules apply for group classes. Entry fee is $10 per group per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of group class verification deadline. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit it to the office for verification by 9 am of the day of the show. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Fullblood Group Classes will follow the Fullblood Doe Overall Drive and Percentage Group Classes will follow the Percentage Doe Overall Drive. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three Fullblood or Purebred offspring of the same buck with both sexes represented. Must have at least 1 of each sex. Any age and any sex. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three Percentage does, any age that are by the same buck. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. To be eligible, the dam must be registered in an ABGA Herd book. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two Fullblood or Purebred does less than 12 months, Two Fullblood or Purebred does 12 months or greater, A buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two percentage does less than 12 months, Two percentage does 12 months or greater. PAIR CLASSES The following rules apply for pair classes. Entry fee is $10 per pair per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of the pair class verification deadline. Pair entries must have identical owners. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submitted to the office for verification by 9am of each show. Animal information will be checked upon entry at the gate. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Junior Pairs classes will follow the Junior Division Drive and the Senior Pairs classes will follow the Overall Drive. Best Pair of Doe/Buck Kids will follow the Junior Fullblood Doe Drive. BEST PAIR KIDS: Two animals shown in the 0–12-month classes of the respective division. Classes are Best Pair of Buck Kids, Best Pair of Fullblood Doe Kids, Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids BEST PAIR ONE YEAR AND OLDER: Two animals shown in the yearling and/or senior classes of the respective divisions. Classes are Best Pair of Senior Bucks, Best Pair of Senior Fullblood Does, Best Pair of Senior Percentage Does BEST PAIR OF DOE/BUCK KIDS: Both sexes represented. One Fullblood/Purebred doe and a Fullblood buck kid that has been shown in respective classes. Two animals are shown in the 0-12 month classes of the respective division. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

View the JABGA National Show Contest Rules for Showmanship, sales talk, skill-a-thon, judging contest, public speaking, and more. JABGA Contest Rules View the JABGA National Show Contest Rules for Showmanship, sales talk, skill-a-thon, judging contest, public speaking, and more. JABGA Skill-a-thon Skill-a-thon contest is a quiz to test your knowledge of the goat industry. Each age division will have their own test. Novice will take the test on paper Juniors may choose between a paper or electronic test Intermediates will take the test electronically Seniors will take the test electronically All Divisions – 50 questions A moderator will be present. If you have trouble reading, do not worry; just make sure you let us know before arriving at the contest and an assistant will help you with reading your quiz. Pens and pencils are provided. Casual dress. The use of electronic devices is prohibited. Any contestant found to be using a phone, headphones, watches, or any other electronic device will be disqualified from the contest. Photo by Photos by Magen JABGA Judging Contest All animals will be judged as having no faults (including teats, ears, scrotum, pigment, tail and bite) and based on the ABGA Breed Standards. No handling of goats for any of the classes. Recommended Classes (based on availability) Wethers / commercial does Young does Mature does Bucks Contestants will get 8 minutes to judge each class (unless all cards are turned in). Official placings and cuts will be done 2 ABGA judges at the National Show. Conferring between other contestants, parents, and/or advisers is strictly prohibited during the judging contest. Any contestant believed to be receiving assistance during the competition will be disqualified. The use of electronic devices is prohibited. Any contestant found to be using a phone, headphones, watches, or any other electronic device will be disqualified from the contest. Seniors will give one class of oral reasons, however oral reason scores will NOT count toward their overall score but will have separate awards. There will be one class with 10 questions for ALL age divisions Materials: Notepad and a pencil. Dress: There is no required dress for this contest although many participants wear jeans and polo shirts or button downs. Photo by RJ Imaging JABGA Sales Talk Sales talk uses a live setting complete with a live animal, photo or pedigree and potential buyers. This contest is a mock sales situation—you are selling your animal to buyers. The purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation and the contestant’s ability to merchandise Boer Goats. Contestants will be judged on their knowledge of the animal, semen, or embryos they are selling, their ability to relay important information, and their overall effectiveness in convincing the judges to buy their product. Time allotted: 4-7 minutes. Materials: A live animal (another individual should hold the animal), photo (no larger than 8 x 10) or a registration certificate for the animal, semen or embryos being “sold”. Dress: There is no required dress, but it is important to keep in mind that appearance is important when marketing yourself and your animals. Nice jeans, boots, and button-down shirts are suggested. Ties: in the event of ties in sales talk, they will be broken by comparing scores in the following judging sections: Knowledge/ Introduction Organization/ Style Delivery Response to questions Photo by Photos by Magen JABGA Public Speaking Contest Electronic devices will not be allowed in the holding area or contest room. Materials: two 3 x 5 note cards can be used, absolutely no outside materials are allowed. Excessive reference to notes may result in deduction of points and the use of visual aids may not be allowed. Dress: There is no required dress, but it is important to keep in mind that appearance is important. Nice jeans, boots, and button-down shirts are suggested. Each contestant must make the presentation without a microphone. Contestants shall not be penalized for moving about or using (or not using) a podium. Contestants will be penalized one point per second on each judge’s score sheet for being over or under the time allowed for each speech. Ties: in the event of ties in public speaking, they will be broken by comparing scores in the following judging sections: Content Delivery Language Novice Division No less than 3 minutes and more than 5 minutes. Describe your show preparations, training and how you show a goat. Junior Division No less than 3 minutes and more than 5 minutes. What can you do to improve awareness in the goat industry? Intermediate Division No less than 4 minutes and no more than 6 minutes. What is your preferred ID and why? Senior Division No less than 5 minutes and no more than 7 minutes. How do you properly market your herd to potential customers? Photo by Photos by Magen JABGA Coloring Contest Who can participate? The JABGA will be having a coloring contest for all junior members in the novice and junior age divisions. Supplies: All coloring sheets, pencils, crayons, and markers will be provided. Rules: Each participant will have 45 minutes to complete their coloring sheet. Only one child per coloring sheet. All coloring will be done in the JABGA office, or other designated location. Judging: All coloring sheets will be judged prior to the JABGA awards ceremony. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony. Attendance is required to receive an award. JABGA Marketing Contest What is it? The JABGA is introducing a new contest this year. The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer. The contest will highlight JABGA Nationals and the Regional Show series contests. It is also encouraged to focus on the location of Nationals and all Louisville has to offer. How to participate? Members will create a social media post on Facebook, Instagram or both using #jabganationals. Junior members may use their own accounts or may use the account of a parent. The post will be a digital design created by the junior member to market the JABGA national show being in Louisville and all JABGA contests/show events that take place during this week. The digital design will be posted online and then a high quality print out of the design will need to be submitted to the JABGA office in Louisville. Rules: This contest will NOT be required to participate in the unlock a lock. This contest will NOT go towards points for overall high point in the regional show series. The Junior members digital design will Not be judged based off of likes or shares from social media. Junior members will need to have a high-quality printout of their digital design and turn it into the JABGA office. Do not send the printout to the ABGA office in San Angelo. Judging process: To be fully entered into the contest the junior member must have a digital design on social media using #jabganationals and also have a high quality printed out version turned into the JABGA office. All digital designs will be judged, and the winners will be announced at the JABGA awards ceremony. Attendance is required to receive awards. The " Unlock a Lock" event will return in 2025. Junior members need to participate in all four contests including Skill-a-thon, Public Speaking, Sales Talk, and Goat Judging – to qualify for a chance to "Unlock a Lock" and win different prizes. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! Calling all JABGA Members: Meat Goat Evaluation This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! 📢 Calling all JABGA members ! 📢 Don't miss the Meat Goat Evaluation contest at the 2025 ABGA National Show! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! 🏆 Bonus: You can enter your Meat Goat Evaluation entry in the Market Show and compete in both events! Judging will be based on 🐐 Live Evaluation 🔬 Carcass Ranking 📖 Record Keeping You must own your goat a minimum of 60 days prior to the show. The deadline for ownership for the 2025 contest is April 1st. For more information and to download your record book, visit: abga.org/national-show/meat-goat-evaluation For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

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. 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. The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is now accepting applications for the JABGA Board of Directors . 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, 2025. The JABGA Board of Directors works alongside the ABGA Board of Directors to represent JABGA members across five areas of the United States as the main governing body of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). JABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of JABGA programs like the JABGA Regional Show Series and by promoting core JABGA values like scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development. The JABGA Board of Directors also serves as youth ambassadors for the improvement and promotion of the Boer goat breed through the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. Applications are to be approved by Youth Liaison and Director of Community Engagement Once approved and requirements are met then applicant will be placed on their area ballot Ballots are to be sent out by area electronically “A” Directors are to be elected on even years “B” Directors are to be elected on odd years If a director is turning 21/22 during their term, they must finish their term. They do not age out . Officers are elected at the JABGA Face-to-Face – Held in the summer July/August. Board seats are open for the following JABGA "B" Areas: Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Updated JABGA Area map - effective 2025 In accordance with JABGA Bylaws, applicants must be JABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2025 by January 1, 2025) in order to run for or hold a seat on the JABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws and the JABGA Bylaws . Required: Application (completed) Contact Information page and Certificate of Application (completed) Digital photo Directors Responsibilities page (signed) Responsibility Release, Information Release, Photo Release, Authorization Form Conflict of Interest Statement (completed) Code of Conduct form (completed) Brief statement (less than 250 words) – “Why do you want to be a JABGA Director?” Involvement in JABGA and/or the goat industry School activities 4-H & FFA activities Leadership activities Volunteer work/community service Eligibility Applicants for the JABGA Board of Directors must: Be 16 years of age or older on January 1, 2025 Reside in the JABGA Area for which the applicant is running/elected Have renewed their JABGA membership on or before January 1, 2025 Questions or Concerns? Contact JABGA Liaison, Jaelynn Reyes ( jaelynn@abga.org ) with any questions or concerns regarding JABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the JABGA Board of Directors application below and submit it to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail by March 1, 2025. Apply now! Related Posts

2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show entry is now open on Showman.app Late fees will be applied after May 22nd. The last day to submit online entries is Jun 1st. Entries are not accepted the day of show. You can edit your entries online until Jun 1st. You can watch instruction on how to enter a show on Showman below. #2023NationalShow National Show Entry 2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show entry is now open on Showman.app

Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support! The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our ringside table sponsors. Your unwavering support and generosity towards ABGA and JABGA during the National Show, has been invaluable. We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. RINGSIDE TABLE SPONSORS Clear Creek Farms: Patricia & Kenneth Motes Crazy T Boer Goats SBZ Ranch Lucky J Family Goats Blue Gainey Ranch, Cactus Boer Goats, & KT Boer Goats Flying L Ranch Boer Goats Wildewind Farm Fitzwater Crosscut Farm, & K Hallow Goats Boers By Hobby, Kemmer Auctioneers, & Lamoni Farms Shepherd Creek Ranch, Stuart and Love Farms Clear Creek Farm Land Of Grace Farm & Redden Bros Paint Creek Show Goats 2M Boer Goats, Box Alarm Farm, Elliott Farms & KDCL Boer Goats Cactus Boer Goats, KT Boer Goats, & Blue Gainey Ranch Anderson Boer Goat Acres, Triple W Genetics, Old Mill Creek Boer Ranch, & Northview Show Stock SAKB Boer Goats Showman & Mayne Boer Goats Breezy Acres Boer Goats & AgriPeril Livestock Insurance Westfall Wethers & Radiant Reds Advanced Boer Genetics, Hazelbaker Boer Goats, & Pine Bank Boer Goats Newton Farms Southerland Acre Boer Goats Menger Creek Ranch, Mazurek Family Ranch, & Pair-A-Docs Dust Devil Ranch & Clemens Fitting & Photography Amarugia Boer Goats - Diefenbach Family, 2MS Boer Goats - Marjeanna & Mike Smith C&J Scholl Farms, Harman Farms, & Wicky's Rockin Boer Goats Lucky Farms Culver Family Farm Culver Family Farm Transportation Services, LLC #2023NationalShow Thank You 2023 National Show Ringside Table Sponsors Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support!

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.

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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.