ASSOCIATIONS
While we are promoting the industry of the Boer goat not an "association" we are members of
All of these associations have something to offer in valuable learning experiences and insides of the goat business. Our herd animals are registered in either International Boer Goat Association or ABGA, and a few are dually registered.
Chris was the Youth Director for the International Boer Goat Association for three years.
The goals were simple, GET THE YOUTH INVOLVED. That is the biggest way to promote our animals and give the youth a strong direction to step forward in leadership. From raising commercial, percentage, purebreds, fullbloods and market animals the youth learn valuable lessons of confidence, life, success and some times losses.
Sundance Kids is also involved in the Cal-West Boer Connection Production Sale that takes place in September each year. The Cal-West Boer Connection has put together a $500.00 SCHOLARSHIP to be given out in 2008. This continues our support of the Youth, and rewards them for their involvement in the Meat Goat Industry.
Jr. Membership in either the International Boer Goat Association www.intlboergoat.org or in the American Boer Goat Association the JABGA www.abga.org can offer some wonderful opportunities to the Youth in the meat goat organization. Katy at ABGA has been very diligent in getting the word out for the JABGA. The JABGA has a Youth conference ever year. If you like goats, and want to get involved, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of.
SHOWS:
Since 2000 we have put on the Valley Classic Boer Goat Show in Stockton at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds. This has seemed to be a kick-off show of Northern California each year. This is an Open show on Saturday followed by a Jr. Market Show and Jr Boer Show on Sunday. Check out the Valley Classic page for the show schedule, down-loadable forms, and reports of previous shows.