What’s New for 2024
BOER GOAT COURSE – ENTER
VENDOR/TRADE SHOW – APPLICATION ENTER
MIDWEST GOAT PRODUCER’S COURSE – ENTER
YOUTH GOAT CAMPS, MARKET AND DAIRY – ENTER
WETHER-RAMA – ENTER
ANYTHING DOES – ENTER
JABGA Sanctioned Shows, 2 concurrent – ENTER
ABGA Sanctioned Shows, 2 concurrent – ENTER
MYOTONIC – SHOW ME CLASSIC – ANGIE ROGERS
YOUTH ACTIVITIES – ALL INCLUDED, SIGN UP AT EVENT.
MIDWEST BUCK SALE – SALE CATALOG (COMING SOON)
TOP SELLER/BUYER/OVERALL SPENDING AWARD
2 & 3 DAY COURSES/CAMPS
- Boer Goat Course
- Midwest Goat Producers Course
- Youth Goat Camps
SHOWS/EVALUATIONS
- Boer Goat Congress
- Dairy Youth Fun Show
- Wether-Rama
- Anything Does Show
- JABGA Shows
- ABGA Shows
- Myotonic – Show Me Classic
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
- Scavenger Hunt
- Costume Contest
- Goat Trivia Contest
- Fitting Contest
- Showmanship
- Herdsman Award
- Goat Trivia
- Pen Decorating Contest
OPEN ACTIVITIES
- Buck Alley – People’s Choice, 50/50
- Pen Decorating Contest
- Costume Contest (fund raiser)
- Showmanship (donation, fund raiser)
- Value Added Vendor Day – Demonstrations
VENDOR/TRADE SHOW
BECOME A VENDOR
- Vendor Space is 10’X10′. Under the pavilion or on the grass and in the FFA building. Please use a canopy if you have one, even under the pavilions. Vendors may set up Thursday 10am-8pm, or early Friday morning and mus be ready at 8:30 am. Trade show and Value Added Vendor Day is 9am-4pm daily.
- Value Added Vendor Day is all about the Value Added product from raising goats, with Lincoln University. It is all day demonstrations, all things goat, goat products. Fiber, Dairy, and Meat.
- FORM
- VENDOR APPLICATION PRINTABLE
CONSIGN AT THE SALE
MIDWEST BUCK SALE
- June 1, 2024
- Live Auction begins 1pm, Sheep Pavilion
- Online Bidding Begins May 31 12:01am
ENTER
- BUCK
- DOE
- DOE & KID(S)
$125.00 per head entry fee. No Commission. Reserve set by the consignor.
Includes one pen and one bag of shavings.
Does not include tack pens. ($10. per pen)
Entry deadline is February 15th. Catalog Deadline is April 20th. Please plan ahead to be included in the catalog and sale.
BRINGING THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER
As a goat breeder, there are several important factors to consider when raising goats. Here are some key aspects that to prioritize:
- Health and well-being: The health and well-being of the goats is top priority in importance. This involves providing them with a balanced complete diet and clean water, ensuring they have proper shelter from the elements, and keeping their living area clean and hygienic. Regular veterinary check-ups and vaccinations are also recommended to prevent the spread of disease.
- Genetics and breeding: Breeding goats with desirable traits, such as strong immune systems, good milk production, and a docile temperament, is crucial to producing high-quality offspring. It’s important to carefully select breeding stock based on keep/cull factors, as well as their overall health and selective genetics.
- Environmental factors: Goats are social animals and require adequate space and resources to thrive. Ensuring that they have enough space to move around, access to pasture or other vegetation, and enough shelter to protect them from the elements is important for their overall health and well-being.
- Nutritional needs: Providing goats with a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs is important for their growth, reproduction, and overall health. This may involve providing them with hay, grains, and other supplements, depending on their individual needs and the type of goat being raised.
- Management and care: Regular care and management of the goats is also important. This includes grooming, hoof trimming, and monitoring their behavior for signs of illness or injury. Maintaining records of their health and breeding history can also be helpful in tracking their progress and ensuring they receive appropriate care.