On June 12, 1986, the American Dairy Goat Association presented six dairy goat kids to the US Department of Agriculture. The day is recognized as the first National Dairy Goat Awareness Day and was commemorated by a gathering under a tent near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. At the presentation, a painting of President Ronald […]

The verified election results are now in for the American Dairy Goat Association District Director Primary. Below are those who will be candidates on the ADGA General Election ballots which will be mailed the week of July 10, 2017. District I THOMAS G. COX JENNIFER MELLETT District II LYNN FLEMING ILAH D. KAROL District III DONALD […]

A Brief History The first Dairy Goat Awareness Day was observed in 1986. On June 12, 1986, the American Dairy Goat Association presented six dairy goat kids to the US Department of Agriculture. At that time, an ADGA Life Membership Certificate was also given to President Ronald Reagan along with a painting of dairy goats. […]

The Spotlight Sale is the premium dairy goat sale event of the year, occurring in October during the American Dairy Goat Association Annual Convention. While there are spotlights at the sale, the name better describes the scrutiny by which each animal is selected. After meeting high health and ADGA breed conformity standards, the American Dairy […]

Advertisers in the American Dairy Goat Membership Directory reach approximately 15,000 targeted potential customers through the printed directory and thousands more through ADGA’s website. For advertisement sizes and rates email: advertise@adga.org 2017 ADGA Advertisers To support companies who advertise in American Dairy Goat Association publications, buy products or use services from the following companies and […]

ADGA Members were recently surveyed about a color requirement for the Sable breed. Should Sables be required to exhibit 25% color other than white or light cream for registration? Proponents of the 25% color requirement believe it would make the Sable breed more distinguishable from the Saanen breed, strengthening the legitimacy of the breed. This change […]

Bucks qualifying for the Young Sire Development Program have been posted for the first & second quarters of 2017.  Go to the list!

A new measuring stick for miniature breeds such as the Nigerian Dwarf Goat is now available from the American Dairy Goat Association. This measuring wicket comes in three 15 inch sections for easy airline transportation and requires no tools to assemble. Using this livestock wicket, you will know it meets the requirements described in the […]

Stamped Duplicates of your registration applications may now be printed directly from the ADGA Member Services website. Printing of the Stamped Duplicates may be done at the end of the Goat Registration process or at the Goat Lookup service. The Stamped Duplicate will be available for download up to 30 days after registration. Depending on […]

The ADGA Spotlight Sale Committee is seeking nominations for the 2017 Sale which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday evening, October 28. Take the time now to evaluate your herd for a potential nominee. The Spotlight Sale is a unique opportunity to accentuate the accomplishments you have made in your herd. Don’t pass […]

2017 ADGA NATIONAL SHOW JUDGES Congratulations to the following judges who will officiate at the 2017 ADGA National Show: Edward Cavanagh, Ontario, CD Julie Matthys, Indiana Karen Smith, Tennessee Dustin Noble, Tennessee Lynn Benedict, West Virginia Todd Biddle, Pennsylvania The show will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin July 8-15. Back […]

The tentative schedule has been published.  Go to the link in order to access the schedule and maps that will help you determine when the appraiser will be in your area.  The initial deadline for the first application round is January 31st.  All applications within the mapped regions and sent by that deadline are considered equally. […]

The 2016 Board of Directors Meeting Summary is now available in the Member Services area of the ADGA web site by following the following links after logging into Member Services: 2015-16 Committees and Reports including Board Actions -> 2016 Board Summary

ADGA Board elects new Executive Committee President: Ken Feaster-Eytchison (Director District 7-Idaho) First Vice President: Philip Cassette (Director District 1-Maine) Second Vice President: Tom Cox (Director District 1- Maine) Member-At-Large: Melissa O’Rourke (Director District 4-Iowa) Immediate Past President: Robin Saum (Director District 4-Ohio)    

The Breed Leader (aka Top Ten) list has  been released. Click HERE for current Breed Leader list.

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2016 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS 2016 General Election Early Tabulation Report

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PREMIER YOUTH EXHIBITORS Senior Premier Youth Exhibitor:    Jackson N, Cleveland NC Junior Premier Youth Exhibitor:    Julia U – Basom NY Alpine Premier Youth Exhibitor:   H. Wyett J, Newport PA LaMancha Premier Youth Exhibitor:   Julia U, Basom NY Nigerian Dwarf Premier Youth Exhibitor:   Casey B, Mooresboro, NC Nubian Premier Youth Exhibitor: […]

Premier Sponsor of the 2016 ADGA National Show   Platinum Sponsors of the 2016 ADGA National Show Gold Sponsors of the 2016 ADGA National Show 2016 ADGA NATIONAL SHOW AWARDS   HERDSMAN:   Greg & Vicki Larson & Family, Colorado – Sponsored by Dairy Goat Journal DISTANT HERD:  Sonia Thyssen, Washington – Sponsored by Robert Cassette In Memory of Evelyn Cassette […]