The American Dairy Goat Association 2017 Goat Milk Products Competition was held in Atlanta, Georgia during the ADGA Annual Meeting & Convention. The competition was judged by Gianaclis Caldwell and Tim Gaddis. New Goat Milk Products Competition Website The location of current Goat Milk Products Competitions can be found on the ADGA Annual Convention website >> 2017 Goat […]

At each annual meeting, a Youth program offers a range of activities for youth of all ages.  The specific programming for each year will vary. Annual Convention Youth Activities Educational programming ADGA Youth Representative Contest Skill-A-Thon Competition Quiz Bowl Team Educational Contest Youth Photo Contest Youth Essay Contest Youth and Alternate Youth Representative Each year […]

The Colorama Sale is held each year during the ADGA National Show. See the animals, their consignor, new owner and sale price from this year’s show held in Madison, Wisconsin. Make plans next year to choose the animal you would like to improve your herd and make a bid.

This page is being updated throughout the show with Premeir Youth Exibitor results, Showmanship Award results, Judging and Management Award results and Fitting Team Contest results.

National Show results from 2017 have moved to the National Show website results >>

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 […]

National Dairy Goat Awareness Week is observed from the second Saturday in June to the third Saturday. Here are some suggested activities to promote 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 […]

ADGA’s linear appraisal program evaluates individual type traits that affect structural and functional durability.  This allows users of the program to take full advantage of the potential for genetic improvement through selective breeding.  The program provides the framework for a uniform accurate record system that can be used in: Making farm management decisions Educational programs […]

A new discussion list has been setup at yahoogroups: ADGA Q&A This list is for discussion of issues of interest to members of the American Dairy Goat Association. It is maintained and supported by volunteers, including ADGA Directors and other ADGA members, with a goal of facilitating communication among ADGA members and to help answer […]

The ADGA website is currently undergoing maintenance and users may experience issues when logging into member services. ISSUE 1: No Database Connection. We are currently working on this issue and hope to have it resolved soon. RECOMMENDATION: Please try logging in again at a later time. ISSUE 2: Selecting Member Services option at top of […]

Click here to access the Show Calendar. Click here to see a listing of Shows. Click here to access the One Day Milking Competition List

Canada has revised its requirements for the import of sheep and goats from the United States. The changes are scheduled to go into effect February 1, 2016. Visit the American Sheep Industry Association website for more detailed information about the Changes to Canada’s Import Requirements.

In order for a Buck Collection Report to be authorized as valid for purposes of progeny registration, a DNA type must be on file for the sire(s) collected on or after JUNE 1, 2016. Upon receiving collection reports, ADGA will verify that a DNA type has been recorded for each buck listed. ADGA shall contact […]

We hope you will join us October 25-30, 2016 at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel in Austin, TX. This page will be a work in progress and we will be adding information as it becomes available. Please check back often as we will be updating it frequently. Make plans now to visit Austin and attend the ADGA […]

Registration applications postmarked to the ADGA office on or after October 1st will be charged the standard mail-in rate. Members can register animals at ADGA.org for a discounted price, and have registered 895 animals online successfully, which is the same number completed online in the same period last year.

The American Dairy Goat Association’s judges are licensed under a rigorous program of training and certification. Here’s a breakdown of the basic program and the information needed. GUIDE TO AN ADGA JUDGE’S LICENSE There are several steps to becoming licensed to judge dairy goats at an officially sanctioned ADGA show. This involves achieving a basic […]

National Show results from 2015 have moved to the National Show website results >>

PREMIER YOUTH EXHIBITORS Senior Premier Youth Exhibitor:   A Greenwood, Fallbrook, CA Junior Premier Youth Exhibitor:   J Albrecht, Oroville CA Alpine Premier Youth Exhibitor:   R Blomquist, Calhan, CO LaMancha Premier Youth Exhibitor:   A Greenwood, Fallbrook CA Nigerian Dwarf Premier Youth Exhibitor:   J Albrecht, Oroville, CA Nubian Premier Youth Exhibitor:   T […]