Fewer than 150 people in the United States and Canada are currently licensed to judge shows sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association. To qualify for a license, applicants must attend a Pre-Judges Training Conference and then attend a Judge’s Training Conference (TC) and pass a series of four basic tests of proficiency.

In recent years there have been two Judges Training Conferences held annually – one in the summer and the other during the ADGA Annual Convention in October or November. The fall training conference held during ADGA Annual Convention is posted at ADGA Judges Training at Convention.

Summer/Spring ADGA Judges Training Conference

No special TC has been decided on for 2023.

Judges Training Conference Award Stipend

Don’t let the cost of the training keep you from considering becoming a licensed ADGA judge. There are funds available to cover the training conference fee to successful applicants through the Considine Memorial Fund.

Judges Training and Online Training Materials

Judges Training and Online Training Materials

Hosting A Special Judges Training Conference

If you are interested in hosting a Special Judges Training Conference please see this explanation of host responsibilities and the application form: Special Judges Training Conference Host Group Responsibilities and Application