American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, promoting, and recording the American Boer Goat breed. Events Calendar Promote your sale on our Events Calendar! List your Boer goat sales with ABGA. Gain free promotion, social media reach, and newsletter features when you include a JABGA Donation Lot. Promote your sale! American Boer Goat Association The American Boer Goat Association will protect the core values and traits that make the Boer goat the premier meat goat breed in America through promotion and recording of the breed. Join today! Boer Banners Meet Your 2026–2027 JABGA Leadership Team Jun 11, 2026 10 Board of Directors Meeting - June 18, 2026 Jun 11, 2026 18 Leading the Way Forward Jun 11, 2026 120 Load More OUR PARTNERS iCompete Renew your membership, register and transfer animals, download temporary certificates, view show results, and more! Go to iCompete Submit Work Need to submit registration docs, transfer forms, changes to your ABGA account, or additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete? Submit a Work Order Join ABGA Annual Adult Memberships run from January 1 to December 31, and are $75 annually. Join ABGA Renew your membership Renew with your existing email on file with our new member software iCompete. Renew Request DNA Testing Members and non-members can request DNA testing at a set price from ABGA and UC Davis. Request DNA View Show Results View past ABGA & JABGA Sanctioned and Regional Show results on iCompete. See results Office Updates Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. The office is currently working on work orders received on: June 10, 2026 Updated 6/18/2026 Jun 11, 2026 Leading the Way Forward Jun 11, 2026 Judges Educational Clinic Provides Hands-On Learning Opportunity at National Show Jun 11, 2026 Japanese Delegation Visits the 2026 ABGA National Show View all Office Updates Today's Date Today's Date

Need to submit registration docs, transfer forms, changes to your ABGA account, or additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete? Complete the work order form, and upload your documents. Submit a Work Order Submit registration documents, forms, changes to your ABGA account, and additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete. Rule 102 has been revised and will take effect October 1, 2025 . Beginning on this date, all work submitted to the ABGA office must be paid for before processing . Additionally, account suspension for outstanding invoices will occur after 60 days (reduced from 90 days). You will be prompted to make a payment after the completion of the Submit a Work Order form. You can also submit a payment on our Payment Center page. - Please allow 1-2 business days for the office to confirm receipt of your work order. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, please call the office at (325) 486-2242. The office is currently working on work orders submitted on: Jun 10, 2026 If you need your work completed sooner than the date above, please request a RUSH on your work order. Payment must be provided before the work can be completed. After submitting your rush request, please call the ABGA office to provide payment. Rush orders are sent via USPS First Class mail. If you require special mailing, please let us know. Need forms? Click here Submitting a Certificate of Registration? All certificates sent electronically MUST be voided on the front and back of the certificate, and the registration number must be written on the back of the certificate. Follow the steps below to before submitting a Certificate of Registration. Write VOID in large letters, in blue or black ink, on both sides of the certificate. Write the goat’s registration number on the back of the certificate. This step is to keep track of multiple certificates being submitted. We don’t want to mix up your certificates! Scan a color copy or take a photo of your certificates. Upload your certificates! If you don’t want to void your certificates, you can always mail your certificates to the ABGA office!

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. ABGA judges who have not paid or renewed their membership by January 1 must wait 90 days after completing all required materials (ABGA Code of Ethics and background check) before they are eligible to judge a show. Download a printable Approved Judges Listing ABGA Approved Judges Mike Stiefel Alabama mstiefel1@aol.com 256-689-8153 Showman Judges Profile Next > Mark A. Berry Arkansas berrysghfarm@gmail.com 870-828-1734 Showman Judges Profile Next > David Carwell Arkansas david@bdgenetics.com Cell: 870-362-6008 Showman Judges Profile Next > Warren Thigpen Arkansas warrenthigpen@gmail.com 210-414-3218 Showman Judges Profile Next > Patrick Aliff California wpaliff@gmail.com 304-888-6537 Showman Judges Profile Next > Pat Ariaz California crzyhrsjj@yahoo.com 209-969-4307 Showman Judges Profile Next > Mike Reis California msrreis@yahoo.com 707-483-6303 Showman Judges Profile Next > Scott Pruett Colorado pruett2doit@gmail.com 720-244-6478 Showman Judges Profile Next > Glenda Wilcox Colorado barxiboers1@gmail.com 307-299-4602 Showman Judges Profile Next > < Previous Page Next > Don't see your name on the approved judges list, or need to update your contact information? Contact the ABGA office. Contact 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 Manual 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

Sponsor the JABGA Regional Show Program: Supporting youth across all five JABGA areas in the U.S. as they showcase their goats and develop valuable skills. Sponsor The JABGA Regional Show Program 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. Presenting Sponsor $20,000+ ✅ Exclusive Presenting rights. (Area X Regional Show Presented by Your Awesome Business ) ✅ Name/logo presented on all show materials including banners, printed materials, signage, etc. ✅ Name/logo presented on all digital advertisements including social media posts, e-newsletters, website announcements. ✅ Name/logo top billing on the sponsored Regional page, and showman.app Regional Show page. ✅ Logo with link to website in The Boer Goat e-newsletter ✅ Logo with link to your website on the JABGA Home page ✅ 1 year of advertising in the Boer Goat e-newsletter. Diamond $10,000 - $19,999 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show ✅ Name listed on social media ✅ Individual banner with logo at the Regional Show ✅ Name listed in The Boer Goat e-Newsletter ✅ Logo with link to website in The Boer Goat e-newsletter ✅ Logo with link to website on sponsored JABGA Regional Show page Platinum $5,000 - $9,999 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show ✅ Name listed on social media ✅ Individual banner with logo at the Regional Show ✅ Logo with link to website in The Boer Goat e-newsletter ✅ Name listed in The Boer Goat e-Newsletter Gold $1,000 - $4,999 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show ✅ Name listed on social media ✅ Individual banner with logo at the Regional Show ✅ Name listed in The Boer Goat e-Newsletter Silver $500 - $999 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show ✅ Name listed on social media ✅ Individual banner with logo at the Regional Show Bronze $100 - $499 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show ✅ Name listed on social media Friend of JABGA $50 - $99 ✅ Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app ✅ Name listed on banner at Regional Show Patron of JABGA $20 - $49 ✅Name listed on sponsored Region page + Showman.app Download a printable Regional Show Sponsorship packet by clicking the button below ↓ Regional Show Sponsorship Packet

Meet Your 2026–2027 JABGA Leadership Team Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors and Ambassadors! The future of the Boer goat industry is bright, and it starts with the dedicated young leaders who have stepped forward to serve. During the 2026 National Show, JABGA members elected directors and ambassadors who will represent youth members and help guide the organization in the year ahead. These young leaders exemplify the passion, commitment, and leadership that make the Junior American Boer Goat Association such a strong and vibrant community. Through their service, they will help foster opportunities for youth involvement, leadership development, education, and industry engagement across the country. Please join us in congratulating the 2026–2027 JABGA Board of Directors and Ambassadors. We are excited to see the impact they will make as they serve the association and represent the next generation of Boer goat breeders and leaders. Congratulations to our newly elected JABGA leadership team! 2026 - 2027 JABGA Board of Directors Area 1 - Maddie Reis Area 1 - Jordan Jelinek Area 2 - Emma Rauschenburg Area 2 - Lynnzae Van Wyk Area 3 - Lizzie Hefner Area 3 - Lillian Hisel Area 4 - Brooke Arce Area 4 - Evangeline Street Area 5 - Rebecca Sullivan Area 5 - Lexi Bingham 2026 - 2027 Junior Ambassadors Area 1 - Jaxyn Evald Area 1 - Luke Carmo Area 2 - Faithlynn Scholl Area 2 -Kathryn (Katy) Scott Area 4 - Hunter Roof Area 4 - Knox Logan Area 4 - Livia Carbino Area 5 - Clara Murray Area 5 - Maci Koepke Area 5 - MacKenzi Koepke Related Posts

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. June 11, 2026 Meet Your 2026–2027 JABGA Leadership Team May 13, 2026 The Invisible Network: How Every Job Contributes to Agriculture April 8, 2026 Beyond the Banner: What Showing Goats Teaches Us By: Bella Philips, JABGA Area 2 Board of Director March 19, 2026 2026 JABGA Board of Director Candidates Get to know your candidates running for JABGA Board of Directors. March 2, 2026 More Goat Meat in America’s Kitchens By Emma Kay Rauschenberg March 2, 2026 Find Your People. Make Life Elyte. JABGA news & updates Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association.

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. JABGA Board of Directors The Junior American Boer Goat Association divides the United States into five areas, with two representatives from each. The Junior Board is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization, assisting in the preparation of events like the Regional and National Shows, and connecting with industry leaders and peers. Learn More regional shows 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. Go to Regional Shows JABGA News & Updates Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association. VIEW ALL NEWS Jun 11, 2026 Meet Your 2026–2027 JABGA Leadership Team Read More May 13, 2026 The Invisible Network: How Every Job Contributes to Agriculture Read More Apr 8, 2026 Beyond the Banner: What Showing Goats Teaches Us By: Bella Philips, JABGA Area 2 Board of Director Read More Mar 19, 2026 2026 JABGA Board of Director Candidates Get to know your candidates running for JABGA Board of Directors. Read More our mission JABGA’s mission is to bring together Boer Goat Enthusiasts through a youth organization that offers competitive programs to reward excellence, enhance educational opportunities, promote the value of genetics, and develop leadership skills through activities at local, state and national levels. Junior American Boer Goat Association For youth under 21, the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is devoted to helping the youth reach their desired potential through education, leadership, scholarship programs, and exhibition opportunities at National, Regional, and Junior Sanctioned Shows. Join JABGA

The Junior Ambassador Program empowers JABGA youth by fostering leadership, confidence, and networking skills. Through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on experiences, participants grow personally and professionally while engaging with peers and the association. This program inspires future leaders to take initiative, communicate effectively, and build meaningful connections for lifelong success. Junior Ambassadors The Junior Ambassador Program is designed to empower young JABGA members by fostering leadership development and enhancing networking skills. This program aims to provide a supportive environment where participants can build confidence, collaborate with peers, and engage with mentors to grow both personally and professionally. Through hands-on experiences, association involvement, and guided mentorship, the Junior Ambassador Program seeks to inspire the next generation of JABGA leaders to take initiative, communicate effectively, and cultivate meaningful connections that will benefit them throughout their lives. Area 1 California Sophia Smith Area 2 Minnesota Shelby Schroeder Area 2 Minnesota Lynnzae Van Wyk Area 3 Kentucky Lillian Hisel Area 4 Arkansas Catelyn Stearman Area 4 Florida Hunter Roof Area 4 Tennesee Knox Logan Area 5 Colorado Lexi Bingham Area 5 Colorado Cole Spurlock

The Junior American Boer Goat Association divides the United States into five areas, with two representatives from each. The JABGA Board of Directors, youth committee, and ABGA Board of Directors form the governing system that oversees program implementation within the JABGA. The Junior Board is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization, assisting in the preparation of events like the Regional and National Shows, and connecting with industry leaders and peers. JABGA board of directors The Junior American Boer Goat Association divides the United States into five areas, with two representatives from each. The JABGA Board of Directors, youth committee, and ABGA Board of Directors form the governing system that oversees program implementation within the JABGA. The Junior Board is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization, assisting in the preparation of events like the Regional and National Shows, and connecting with industry leaders and peers. JABGA Area Map JABGA Minutes Candidate Bios President, Area 1 Madison Reis Vice President, Area 3 Logan Hollen Secretary, Area 5 Rebecca Sullivan Treasurer, Area 2 Emma Rauschenberg Reporter , Area 3 Lizzie Hefner Area 1 Jordan Jelinek Area 2 Bella Philips Area 4 Brooke Arce Area 4 Will Poynor Area 5 Jada Young JABGA Area Map Board Meeting Minutes Junior American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. Select Month Select Year Reset January 8, 2026 December 4, 2025 November 6, 2025 October 22, 2025 October 2, 2025 September 4, 2025 August 8, 2025 May 20, 2025 May 6, 2025 April 1, 2025 March 4, 2025 February 4, 2025 First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

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. JABGA Regional Show Series 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. OPEN Bidding Proposals for Regional Shows Overall Regional Points Sponsor Regional Shows Regional Sponsors November 14, 2025 Area 5 Regional Show 648 FM 289, Comfort, TX 78013, USA January 23, 2026 Area 4 Regional Show Covington, GA, USA March 13, 2026 Area 1 Regional Show 2357 Fair St, Chico, CA 95928, USA May 1, 2026 Area 2 Regional Show Dallas County Fair Campgrounds, US-169, Adel, IA 50003, USA May 9, 2026 Area 3 Regional Show Greenfield, IN, USA Overall Series Regional Points

The largest annual event in the meat goat industry ​dedicated to bringing top exhibitors and animals from across the country to compete. Get ready for a SAFARI adventure at the 2026 ABGA & JABGA Nationals Show Grand Island, Nebraska May 28 - June 6, 2026 Enter Now! Save the Date Join the largest annual event in the meat goat industry Dedicated to bringing top exhibitors and animals from across the country to compete in an event expected to draw over a thousand exhibitors, spectators, and participating businesses. Apr 27, 2026 2026 National Show Interns Read More Jan 27, 2026 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents Read More Dec 17, 2025 2026 National Show Judges Judges Read More Latest Nationals News View All News Important Dates & Deadlines ENTRY OPEN Apr 1, 2025 HERDBOOK CLOSES May 16, 2025 ENTRY DEADLINE May 16, 2025 LATE ENTRY DEADLINE May 23, 2025

Your guide to ABGA Shows and Competition. Find rules, judges information, National Show, Roll of Honor Series, Ennoblement info, and more. Competition Camaraderie Celebration ABGA Shows Calendar ABGA & JABGA National Show View More Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series View More ABGA Sanctioned Show Program View More JABGA Regional Show Program View More National Exhibition Discover the premier events that celebrate achievement, dedication, and the Boer goat community.anctioned, Regional, and Concurrent Shows. ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View Rules ABGA Concurrent Show Rules View Rules JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View Rules JABGA Regional Show Rules View Rules Show Rules Explore Rules for Sanctioned, Regional, and Concurrent Shows. Ennoblements View Doe of Excellence View Sire of Merit View Points Breakdown View Awards Celebrating Excellence in Boer Goat Performance and Pedigree ABGA Judges Championing Quality, Integrity, and Passion in Every Judging Event ABGA Certified Judges List View Judges Judges Certification Program View Rules Show Class Calculator View More Animal Inspection View More Buck Performance Testing View More Other Resources