2022 Halloween Virtual Costume Parade Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! In trick-or-treat spirit, we asked ABGA members to show us their best goat costumes on social media. Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! In true trick-or-treat spirit, we asked ABGA members from across the country to show us their best goat costumes on Facebook and Instagram. We want to thank everyone who submitted photos and joined in the Halloween fun. Click on the gallery below to see all of the cute, creative, and clever costumes submissions we received: 2022 Halloween Virtual Costume Parade Photos courtesy of: Cathy Schones Morris, Jessica Shannon Spangler, Amanda Griffith, Kristy Vaughn, Linda Johnson, Nancy Tartaglia, Andrea Luna, Angela and Kevin Manning, Josh Ganoe, Rebecka Knotts, Tracey Jenette LaRue, Laken Stocker-Dahnke. Goats & Goblins 2022 - Princeton, Ind. Photos courtesy of Cindy Dusek. #JABGA #news

2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated! Congratulations to the 2023 JABGA National Show contest winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated. We can't wait to see you at next year's National Show! #2023NationalShow

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!

What National Agriculture Week Means To Me JABGA Board Member, Alaina Blair, reflects on what National Agriculture Week means to her. By Alaina Blair JABGA Board Member Alaina Blair Agriculture has provided me with vast opportunities and has impacted my life in many great ways: from skills learned and values instilled in me to hard work and responsibility are a way of life. It teaches perseverance, to hold tight to my faith, and know the sun will rise again tomorrow. Agriculture is not only cultivating the land, producing crops, and raising livestock, but it’s being a caregiver. It’s setting roots that run deep with family, history, and community. One day I will become part of a legacy left on the land as the next generation is raised. Agriculture is vital for all, for it produces the necessities that maintain life. ABGA has helped me find my passion and fuels my drive for the Boer goat industry. It’s given me the opportunity to be involved in the industry I so deeply love. Hopefully, one day I will be able to have a livelihood in becoming a veterinarian that specializes in small ruminants and giving back to the industry that has given me so much. Therefore, celebrating National Agriculture Week makes me think of gratitude and harvest time. Gratitude for the backbone of our nation that provides our food and a way of life to be proud of! It’s the past, present, and a promise of the future. It gives me a reason to celebrate the industry I love and settles my soul. Here’s to a lifestyle worth celebrating! #JABGA #news

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! Elections for the JABGA Board of Directors are here! Here's your chance to help shape the future of JABGA! Don't forget to vote by May 1, 2025 . Scroll down to learn more about the awesome candidates in your area. Jump to ↓ Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 1 Jordan Jelinek I am currently surviving on the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors, where I am proud to represent Area 1. I graduated high school in 2024, a year ahead of schedule to get a head start in the Boer Goat Industry. I live in Richland, Washington where I currently run a herd of over 130 Boer goats. My herd, JDJ Farms, includes fullbloods, percentages, and wether genetics. I have shown and sold animals all across the United States; additionally, they have exported animals to Hawaii and the Philippines. While juggling the goat herd, I also breed Australian Shepherds as well as serve as the 2024-2025 Washington FFA State Reporter. Between my farm and involvement in FFA, my schedule is filled with prepping my animals for shows and breeding while meeting FFA members across the state. My freshman year I was Washington State's first place Creed Speaker. So, there is no doubt I believe in the future of agriculture. Still unsure of my spot in the agriculture industry, I am interested in taking a deeper look at the process associated with becoming an embryologist after a year of service. While running my own floral shop, my team placed second in the nation at the 2024 FFA National Convention. I cannot be more thrilled to explore new parts of the industry and get involved with more youth and members of the organization. Kayla Whitman Hello for those of you who don’t know me, my name is Kayla Whitman. My family and I own and operate Whitman Ranch Boer Goats located in Penn Valley Ca. I’m currently a Senior in high school. After high school I plan to go to college where I will further my education in the pharmaceutical industry for livestock. I have exhibited my livestock locally at my county fair all the way to the National level. A passion of mine has always been the Boer goat industry and helping young individuals achieve greatness. I have always loved working with the youth so that they can find their passion in industry just as I did. Over the years I have had a chance to work with some amazing people and see all the different tricks and tips that they use in their operation that I was then able to take back to my operation and then share my ideas with others just as I was able to. I want to spread the word about all the different opportunities this amazing organization has to offer to the youth and be able to make so many great memories. I also want to be a good source for people if they have any questions or concerns about anything they may have, whether that is about the breed itself, showmanship, or anything within the ABGA association. If you have any questions, please reach out. Symphony Rouse Hello! My name is Symphony Rouse and I am 18 years old. I am a senior at Foothill High school in Northern California. I have been a JABGA member for 9 years now, and am very passionate about the Boer Goat industry, as well as educating others about the industry. I own a small Boer Goat operation in Northern California with my sister, where our main focus is producing offspring that are in correlation with the breed standard. When I’m not with my goats I enjoy spending time outside. Recently I have started skiing and I also enjoy hiking with my sister. I am very excited to be running for my region's Board of Directors position, and I am looking forward to meeting many new and existing members in years to come! Area 2 Emma Rauschenberg Hey everyone, I'm Emma Rauschenberg from Dallas Center, Iowa, and I'm very excited to be running for the Area 2 seat on the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors. My family's registered and commercial herd, 6R Boer Goats, has provided me with a rich immersion in the Boer goat industry. For the past ten years, I've enjoyed showing livestock, with the last five years dedicated specifically to Boer goats. Currently, I'm honored to serve as Treasurer for the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association, where I've gained valuable practical experience and developed my leadership skills. As a sophomore at Kansas State University studying Animal Science with a focus in Production Management, I'm continuing to deepen my understanding of the industry. I'm truly passionate about the Boer goat breed and committed to supporting our agricultural community. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you all! Area 3 Avery Holman My name is Avery Holman, and I am from Kentucky. I am so excited to be running for the JABGA Board of Directors to represent Area 3! I've been showing goats for thirteen years now, and from age six I have always held a deep love for the Boer breed. Though most of my career has been spent in the market ring, at the end of 2021 I began showing breeding stock for the first time in a few years and immediately gave 100%. My first year back I served on the board for the 2022-2023 term where I was able to meet with leaders in our industry and discuss changes that would help JABGA grow and thrive. In addition to showing and raising goats, I also work for Leggett's YGB Livestock Camps. I am afforded amazing opportunities to travel across the country during the summer coaching showmanship. Currently I serve as our team's faith director. Recently I was featured in the industry leading magazine Stock Show Trendsetters where I was blessed to be able to share my journey with showing and give advice as an industry leader. If elected I aim to grow membership, promote inclusion in all facets of the Boer goat industry, and strive to promote our breed on a variety of platforms. Vote Avery for your Area 3 Representative! Tyler Stolipher Hello, I'm Tyler Stolipher. I am a 16 years old sophomore from Summit Point, WV. My family has been raising goats for 14 years and I have been showing since I've been 5 years old. I am also active and hold leadership roles in FFA, 4-H and Boy Scouts. I am excited for the opportunity be the Region 3 JABGA representative! I look forward to opportunities to work with ABGA directors to make our association better, and to work with the youth to help the become better showman and advocates for the boer goat industry. I would like to be a JABGA director because I would like to travel and meet new people, teach other people what I know and share my knowledge, and have an impact on younger members and their showing career. I show mostly in West Virginia, Virginia, and Marland and because of that I see the same people at every show. If I were to become a director, it would enable me to travel further to shows and therefore meet new people. My family has been raising goats for 14 years and I have been actively showing the past 5 years. During this time, I have learned a lot, picked up some tricks and really enhanced my showman abilities. I would like to help young and inexperienced kids by serving as a role model, giving them tips to help them improve in the ring. It makes it even better when they do better or even win because of your help. Lizzie Hefner Hi, I’m Lizzie Hefner, and I’m 17 years old from Lebanon, Indiana, where I live with my dad, Brian (who has probably stopped you at one point), and my younger sister, Addy. I’ve been showing Boer goats for six years and have been a member of the Indiana Boer Goat Association (IBGA) for five years. As an IBGA Ambassador, I love promoting the Boer goat industry and being involved in the community that has given me so much. I’m especially passionate about helping and serving the next generation of youth in the industry, sharing my knowledge and experiences to encourage their success. I’m also very active in leadership roles. I serve as the President of my 4-H club in Boone County, where I'm entering my ninth year as a member, and I’m the Lebanon FFA Chapter Reporter. Additionally, I’m a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and am involved in both student and class council at Lebanon High School. When I’m not working on my academics or extracurriculars, you can usually find me in the barn, where my passion for the livestock industry truly shines. Area 4 Brooke Arce 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. Evangeline Street Hello, my name is Evangeline Street, and I am running for the JABGA Board to represent Area 4. I am 18 years old, and I am a second semester freshman in college. I am majoring in Nursing and intend to obtain my RN license. I graduated from high school a year early, obtaining my AICE Diploma and the Bright Futures Scholarship for Florida. I was highly active in 4-H for 12 years, and FFA for 5 years. Through the FFA, I was awarded with the State Degree and currently working on obtaining my National American Degree. My goal is to encourage and influence younger children to follow their passion within this industry and become more involved at shows and events. I intend to set up more educational seminars to help the youth and educate the younger generations, getting them more involved and interested in this industry. I hope you all will consider me for this position. Area 5 Rebecca Sullivan Hey y’all! I’m Rebecca Sullivan from Region 5, and I’m serving as the secretary for the Junior Board. Currently, I’m a freshman at Tarleton State University, where I’m pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with the goal of becoming an Agricultural Engineer. I’ve been a proud member of the JABGA for the past six years, where my journey in showing livestock began in high school. Since then, I’ve worked hard to grow my herd and program. I’ve had the opportunity to showcase my animals at various regional shows, Texas majors, and even national shows. Looking forward to what’s ahead for the JABGA!

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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

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

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

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

Alaina Blair and her family run a herd of around 40 head of Boer goats. Alaina Blair is also a member of her FFA chapter and her county’s 4-H livestock judging teams, and really enjoys participating in livestock judging competitions. Alaina Blair Alaina Blair and her family run a herd of around 40 head of Boer goats. Alaina Blair is also a member of her FFA chapter and her county’s 4-H livestock judging teams, and really enjoys participating in livestock judging competitions. Hi, my name is Alaina Blair. I serve as a director for Area 4, and I am from High Springs, Florida. I have been raising and showing registered Boer goats since 2010, my passion for the breed began back when I got my first two show goats from my cousin in Texas. Agriculture has always played a huge role in my life, and it is something that I care about deeply. I hope to be able to help and inspire the next generation of youth to develop a passion and love for this industry that has done so much for me. I am currently a sophomore at Santa Fe College and in the process of finishing my AA in animal science before I can transfer to a university where I plan to continue my education and pursue veterinary medicine to then become a large animal veterinarian specializing in small ruminant reproduction.