The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Recipes Find delicious goat meat recipes from American Boer Goat Association members, Junior members, & chefs across the globe. Submit a Recipe Goat From Farm to Table With the growing popularity of Caribbean and Indian cuisine in America, goat meat is finding its way into many more recipes. September 2, 2022 Easy Goat Enchiladas This recipe for easy goat enchiladas is courtesy of former JABGA Area 4 Directors Noah Ridding and Isaac Ridding. October 21, 2022 Stir-Fry Chevon with Green Onions This easy Asian-inspired chevon (goat) recipe is courtesy of ABGA member Patricia Parson of Pendergrass, Ga. October 20, 2022 Goat Jerky This classic goat jerky recipe is the perfect on-the-go snack, courtesy of former JABGA Area 4 Director Noah Ridding. October 1, 2022 Hawaiian Goat Mini-Kebabs These luau-worthy Hawaiian goat mini-kebabs are courtesy of ABGA member Patricia Parson of Pendergrass, Ga. September 15, 2022 Goat Gumbo This Cajun-inspired recipe for goat gumbo is courtesy of former JABGA Area 4 Director Isaac Ridding. August 10, 2022 Goat Texas Chili - 2022 National Show Tasting & Recipe Contest Winner Tiffani Row's Goat Texas Chili recipe blew away the judges and took first place in the 2022 ABGA National Show Tasting & Recipe Contest. July 1, 2022 Curry Goat This curry goat recipe is courtesy of former JABGA Area 4 Director Noah Ridding. June 1, 2022 Paula Parker's Family Bar-B-Que Goat Recipe With Spring here, it’s time to talk about barbequing! Here’s a recipe from ABGA member Paula Parker for Bar-B-Que Goat. March 24, 2022 Jamaican Curried Goat Recipe If you missed Spice Island Grill on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, you can still get the Jamaican Curried Goat recipe... March 15, 2022 Braised Goat Shanks Recipe Cozy up with your family with this flavorful dish! This Braised Goat Shanks recipe is from our ABGA Board Member Maddie Fenton’s kitchen.... December 28, 2021 Appetizer Goat Kabobs Easy, sizzling goat kebabs make the perfect party appetizer. December 28, 2021 Christmas Goat Meatballs Recipe Easy to make Christmas Goat Meatballs with ground goat! December 18, 2021

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward. Anton Ward Anton Ward Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward. Anton Ward, a seasoned livestock judge and agricultural expert, was born and raised in the province of Tranvaal, now known as Limpopo Province, in South Africa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Animal Science from Pretoria Technicon, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in livestock judging and animal husbandry. Anton moved to the United States in 1993, initially settling in North Carolina, where he lived until 2014 before relocating to Southwest Missouri, where he currently resides. Anton has been judging livestock since 1988, a passion that has seen him traverse numerous arenas across the United States and Canada. His expertise in the field led to his involvement with the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) from its inception. Over the years, Anton has judged many major livestock shows, demonstrating his profound knowledge and commitment to the industry. His skills and experience have also been instrumental in training most of the early Canadian judges and many in the U.S., ensuring high standards and consistency in livestock judging. Notably, Anton has judged the prestigious ABGA National Show seven times, with his eighth appearance slated for 2024. In addition to raising Boer goats, Anton has also been dedicated to raising beef cattle since 2003. His lifelong dedication to livestock, combined with his extensive experience and training, makes Anton Ward a respected and influential figure in the agricultural community. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Stay tuned for more information... Area 1 Regional Sponsors Gold Casada Creations - Regional Show Series Sponsor Lowes Purple Vision - Regional Show Series Sponsor Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Silver Sullivan Supply - Fitting Contest Sponsor Bronze Rachel Lopes (Turlock, CA) Friend Sunflower Farm Boer Goats (Eagle Pointe, OR) IJ Farms Reis Family View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St, Chico, CA 95928 📅 Dates: March 13 - 15, 2026 🤠 Judges: Jason Brashear (Breeding) Catherine Riley (Market) 📄 Show Secretary: Jaelynn Namio 📧 Email: jaelynn@abga.org 📞 Phone: 325-222-8280

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Ambassador of the Breed The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. Ambassador of the Breed Nominations are now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for this year's Ambassador of the Breed! Your participation plays a vital role in celebrating the individuals who are making a real difference in promoting and advancing our breed. Nominations are now officially closed, and we’re excited to announce the winner very soon! 🎉The recipient of this honor will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Your voice helps shine a light on the leaders and role models within our community. Thank you for being part of this important tradition! Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed! 2026 Lary Duncan See more 2025 Roger McSwain See more 2024 Terry & Sue Taylor See more 2023 Randy & Cindy Dusek See more 2022 Don Smith See more 2021 Eddie Holland Joetta Boyd Carol DeLobbe Terry Brown MD Shurley Ervin Chavana See more 2020 No nominees due to COVID19 See more 2019 Coni Ross Fred Homeyer Joe Tipton See more 2018 Bob Duke See more 2017 The Ryals Family See more 2016 Jim & Lynn Farmer See more 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris See more 2025 Ambassador of the Breed Nominate Your Candidate! Get Started! We are taking nominations for this year’s Ambassador of The Breed! Nominations must be received by March 28, 2025. Current Board members are ineligible for nomination and/or to nominate a candidate. Only one (1) person, partnership, or family will be eligible per year.

Region 5 Director, Michael Reis Back to Board of Directors Patrick Aliff Region 2 Email With over 25 years dedicated to the Boer goat industry, Patrick Aliff has built a distinguished career as an exhibitor, judge, and champion for agricultural education. His achievements include national recognition in Boer boat exhibitions, including ABGA Nationals, and a reputation as a trusted voice in the field. Patrick is also an ABGA Certified Judge and travels nationwide to officiate sanctioned shows, bringing valuable insight and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. In addition to his judging role, he works as a farm operations consultant, partnering with breeders to improve production efficiency and achieve success in both the show ring and on the farm. Previous Director Next Director

Back to All Ambassadors 2025 Roger McSwain I am deeply humbled to be selected as the 2025 Ambassador of the Breed. This award is truly the highest honor anyone in this industry could receive. Like those who have achieved this before me, I am very grateful to my peers for bestowing this prestigious distinction upon me. My wife Jennifer and I own and operate RM Ranch in Cherryville, North Carolina. I have been raising Boer goats and operating this ranch for the last 30 years. My family has been farming the surrounding area since the late 1800's. My father raised Limousin cattle on this very farm and taught me quite a lot as a child about breeding and genetics. In the late 1980s and early 90s I competed in training and showing horses until moving to a species that my two children, Chris and Amber, could participate with. I purchased the first set of Boer goats after my children were old enough to start showing livestock in 1995 from Jack Mauldin I was fortunate to meet Anton Ward in 1998 at the first show I attended, the North Carolina State fair in Raleigh. Anton was instrumental in my earliest understanding of the various aspects of breeding and raising Boer goats. He also introduced me to the various techniques involved in advanced reproduction. Since then, I have been actively participating in advanced reproductive technologies. I was fortunate enough to perform many of these with great pioneers in embryo transfer in the Boer goat’s breed like John and Jackie Edwards. In an effort to further my formal education in the breed, I decided to attempt to pass as a certified judge. I was extremely fortunate to be 1 of 38 people who trained and tested, to become certified judges, under the South African Judges. When I say fortunate, I mean I was one of only three people, from that group of 38, who graduated with a judging license in 2001. Since then, I was lucky to judge shows all over the country including majors such as the Fort Worth Stock show in 2015. In 2012 I traveled internationally to judge goats in Quebec Canada. In 2006 I traveled to South Africa and attended their national show. I also visited various farms where I saw the birthplace of the modern-day Boer goat. It was on these farm tours that I was able to visit Lukas Burger’s farm and see the animals used to create the last imports of frozen embryos sent to the United States. Many of the offspring from those were sent to the Powell-Holman Farm in Texas in 2007. I would later be fortunate enough to acquire some of those foundation genetics for my own herd. One of the most rewarding parts of my Boer goat journey has been the opportunity to learn from many great breeders. Some of which are true ambassadors of the Boer goat breed. Beyond that, the chance to give back, to teach and mentor new breeders has been extremely satisfying to me. Whether their goals are in the show ring, breeding, or understanding breed standards and judging conformation it is truly rewarding to help others succeed in their own Boer goat journey. “Success is shaped by those you surround yourself with. Everything we’ve achieved—whether in production, the show ring, or the sale ring—has been made possible by the support and guidance of others. Many individuals have helped forge our path, and for that, we’re truly grateful.”

Our committees at the American Boer Goat Association are an essential part of our organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. We encourage all members to engage with our committees, as they provide excellent opportunities for development within the Boer goat community. Committee Chair Co-Chair Description Affiliates Paige Gunderson TBD Execute the Affiliates Program approved at the July 2025 Face to Face Meeting Breed Improvement Kyle Tate Josh Stephans Create a plan for the DNA program moving forwardWork on a solution for aged animals Work on a solution for over conditioned animals Performance testing & data collection Finance Zach Westfall Elizabeth Mobley Advise on financial issues Look into potential cost savings opportunities Look into potential income generating opportunities Work with the Executive Director on the budget Judges Terry Burks Caleb Boardman Review, oversee, & evaluate the Judges Certification Program Organize & conduct Judges Certification training sessions at regional & national shows Organize & conduct a Certified Judge update program Update, compile, and complete the Approved Judge list Review the Judges Show Ring Protocol Junior Programs Ashley Roles Jaelynn Namio-Grant Advise the JABGA Board of Directors Provide insight on JABGA programs & rules Assist in fundraising for JABGA programs Assist in planning & implementing educational contests Member Education & Outreach Paige Gunderson Sue Schroeder Develop junior & adult educational content (podcasts, documents, etc.) Plan & execute educational sessions at the National Show Assist the Executive Director in creating outside partnerships National Show Rodney Wilson Jr. Jaelynn Namio-Grant Assist ABGA staff in planning & executing the 2026 National Show Research potential locations for future National Shows Purebred Breed Up Patrick Aliff Rodney Wilson Create a proposal for a Purebred Breed Up Program Rules, Regulations, & Bylaws Zach Westfall Mandy Horn Review all Rules & Regulations, Bylaws, Policies, etc. Work with legal counsel to provide suggestions for additions or changes Sub-committee to review the ennoblement rules & requirements (Patrick Aliff) Show Incentive Programs Kyle Tate Danielle Funk Promote & expand the Registered Wether & Wether Dam Programs Execute the roll out of the Roll Of Honor (ROH) Program Staff & Board Policies Kim Veal Porschea Penn Review, consolidate, and cross check all staff & board policy documents available on the ABGA website Committee Roles & Reponsibilities Purpose: In accordance with Bylaw 8.2, the President, with approval of the Board of Directors (BOD) or the Executive Committee, may designate committees that shall perform such functions as provided during committee designations. Led by: Each committee shall be led by a committee chair, who shall be appointed by the President of the BOD with majority approval of the board. The appointed chair of the committee shall nominate a co-chair of their choosing to be approved by the BOD. Reports to: Committees will report to the BOD and shall never have the power to exercise the authority of the BOD. Committee Member Selection and Quantity: Regular members in good standing of the ABGA may apply for any active committee. The chair and co-chair of the committee shall select members based on the qualifications indicated in the application. Each committee shall consist of no less than 4 total members. At least one, but no more than 50% of the whole committee, shall be currently seated on the BOD. ABGA staff members can be on committees as voting or non-voting members, as designated by the Committee Chair. Any BOD shall reserve the right to attend a committee meeting they are not an active member of in a non-voting capacity. Meeting minutes and recordings: A committee member shall be designated to keep minutes of all meetings. Recordings of the meetings shall also be taken and placed in ABGA designated electronic file. Minutes shall be made available to the BOD upon request. Meeting times and host: Each committee shall meet at least bimonthly. Meetings shall be conducted through a selected online platform as designated by the BOD. Meetings shall be hosted and organized by the Office Manager or committee chair to ensure proper recording and access is available to the ABGA. Meeting schedule policy: Meetings shall be scheduled, and committee members notified a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the meeting unless otherwise needed on a case-by-case basis. Confidentiality agreement: Members of the finance committee, and any other committees, as directed by the President of the ABGA, shall sign and submit a confidentiality agreement, upon acceptance to the committee, and then on an annual basis to the ABGA office. Removal from Committee: Failure to comply with any of these policies will result in removal from the committee in accordance with Bylaw 8.2. Help Shape the Future of the ABGA — Join a Committee! Committees are vital to the growth and success of the American Boer Goat Association. View open roles, responsibilities, and current committee chairs to find where your skills align. If selected, ABGA office staff will reach out to you directly with follow-up instructions. Sign up by August 15, 2025! Apply to Join a Committee Committees Our committees at the American Boer Goat Association are an essential part of our organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. We encourage all members to engage with our committees, as they provide excellent opportunities for development within the Boer goat community.

JABGA Board Member, Alaina Blair, reflects on what National Agriculture Week means to her. 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 Related Posts

Sullivan Supply will host "Stock Show University" and a fitting contest. Sullivan Supply Demo and Fitting Contest Sullivan Supply Demo and Fitting Contest Sullivan Supply will host "Stock Show University" and a fitting contest. Sullivan Supply will host "Stock Show University" on Friday, June 7th at 3pm in the showring. Stock Show University is a demo focusing on fitting, which products to use, and how to use them. Sullivan Supply will also hold a fitting contest on Saturday, June 8th following the Meat Goat Evaluation inside the show ring. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Members Meeting Agenda Members Meeting Agenda The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 at the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The meeting will take place following the Junior Buck Pairs Class during the lunch break. AGENDA Introduction of ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Retiring Board members Introduction of New ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Ambassador of the Breed Award Treasurer's Report iCompete update DNA update Strategic Plan Lunch will be provided by: For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Registration Clerk - Macalee Mills supports ABGA as a Registration Clerk, ensuring accurate records with care, efficiency, and a passion for excellence. Macalee Mills serves as a Registration Clerk for the American Boer Goat Association, where she plays a vital role in supporting members and maintaining accurate breed records. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to excellence, she ensures that each registration is handled with care and efficiency. Outside of the office, Macalee enjoys an active lifestyle and values time spent with her family. She and her husband share a busy home filled with love—and the joyful chaos of six dogs and a horse. Whether she’s watching sports on the weekend or staying committed to her fitness routine, Macalee brings the same energy and dedication to her personal life that she does to her professional work. < Back Macalee Mills Registration Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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