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Title: American Meat Goat Association (AMGA) Post by: mikey on May 28, 2008, 10:17:54 AM A.M.G.A. Contacts MeatGoats Home Page
Events Schedule Articles & Goat Info Breeder Members Certified Judges Show Rules Meat Goat Selection Criteria Goat Health Facts Link To This Site Sources - Information Contacts, Meds, Equip, Books How To Become A Member Renew Your Membership AMGA Office American Meat Goat Association P.O. Box 676 Sonora, TX 76950 Phone 325-387-6100 President Marvin Shurley P.O. Box 1321 Sonora, TX 76950 Home 325-387-2996 FAX 325-387-5814 marvin@sonoratx.net Vice President Bill Laning PO Box 291926 Kerrville, TX 78029 Home 830-895-5886 Office 830-896-6777 bslaning@ktc.com Secretary/Treasurer , TX Director Brien Hickman P.O. Box 383 Beeville, TX 78104 Home 361-358-6800 Cell 361-319-1900 Director Danny Thompson 45501 Hardesty Rd. Shawnee, OK 74801 Home 405-275-6437 Office 405-297-3318 Member At Large Bob Sims Box 413 Harper, TX 78631 Home 830-864-4246 Member At Large Dr. Richard Browning 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd Nashville, TN 37209-3561 Home 615-963-5837 email: rbrowning@tnstate.edu Regional Coordinators AZ Region 48 Lynette Nadeau P.O. Box 5 San Manuel, AZ 85631 520-385-0055 Cell 520-591-1595 azmeatgoats@msn.com CA Region 11 Judy Kaye 22819 Avenue 124 Porterville, CA 93257 559-788-1085 Cell 707-548-1486 wrr@jps.net CO Region 29 Scott Pruett 3487 WCR 61 Keenesburg, CO 80643 720-244-6878 Off 303-372-4534 eieiowefarms@yahoo.com CT Region 41 Erica Fearn 685 North Stone St. West Suffield, CT 6093 860-668-6217 Cell 413-335-5288 ericaf@vzw.blackberry.net DE Region 54 Merritt Burke III P.O. Box 370 Nassau, DE 19969 302-645-2311 Cell 302-236-7247 delawaregoats1@verizon.net FL Region 19 Julie Brown 2810 Brucken Rd. Valrico, FL 33594 813-643-6545 seashinefarm@earthlink.net GA Region 22 Bill Smith 979 Old Berlin Rd. Moultrie, GA 31788 229-324-2576 Off 229-873-0214 bill@billsboers.com IA Region 52 Vern &Susan Thorp 1959 Hwy 63 New Sharon, IA 50207 641-672-2049 NeverThorp@aol.com IL Region 36 Betty Hazel Easton, IL 309-352-7588 Cell 309-303-2219 bettyhazel4@myway.com IN Region 45 Curt Sparks 2623 W 200 N Greenfield, IN 46140 317-326-3438 cejalivestock@yahoo.com KS Region 26 Shane Vernon 2951 Bronco Rd. #20 Niotaze, KS 67355 620-515-0598 northstargoats@terraworld.net LA Region 8 Tran Asprodites 71669 B Alford Rd Kentwood, LA 70444 504-458-0349 trans944@hughes.net MA Region 56 Sara Davis 69 old Winchendon Rd Gardner, MA 01440 413-695-0771 csdavis@oakhollowlivestock.com ME Region 55 Joe Murray & Marge Kilkelly 5 Mc Cobb Rd Dresden, ME 04342-4023 207-737-8737 dragonflycove@hughes.net MN Region 37 Brian Bahr 13002 Keller Dr. St. Charles, MN 55972 507-932-3876 Off 507-250-4645 (3d shift) bahr98@hughes.net MO Region 32 Warren Barnes Rt 1, Box 102 Summersville, MO 65571 417-932-5259 handbkiko@gotrain.org MT Region 63 Yvonne Zweede-Tucker 1380 MT Hwy 220 Choteau, MT 59422 406-466-5952 smokeridge@marsweb.com NC Region 14 Jane Langley 29 Succession Ln Louisburg, NC 27549 919-496-4328 Off 919-496-2888 Cell 919-495-0300 rebelflags@aol.com ND Region 64 Dean and Paula Swenson 16355 CT 2 Walcott, ND 58077 701-469-2241 deanswen@hotmail.com NE Region 51 Mel & Doris Uphoff 45224 Hwy 23 Elwood, NE 68937 308-745-8141 mduphoff@msn.com NJ Region 60 Jim Lechner 752 Country RT 579 Pittstown, NJ 08867 Off 908-735-5928 goatworldnj@aol.com NY Region 33 Patricia Lynch P.O. Box 250 Esperance, NY 12066 518-875-6685 goldengirlgoats@aol.com OH Region 10 Tom Weatherhead 6571 State Route 762 Orient, OH 43146 614-877-3734 nsbfarms@yahoo.com OK Region 9 Carolyn Piguet Vinita, OK 918-244-0864 piguetcj@vinitalhornets.com OR Region 21 Jonathan Crighton 15675 S. Eaden Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 503-631-3996 crightonjc@yahoo.com PA Region 25 Bill Leib 1627 West Lisburn Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717-903-5112 bill_leib@hotmail.com RI Region 62 Fran & Joe Roukous 23 Theodore Foster Rd North Scituate, RI 02857 401-647-7498 lilyrosefarm@aol.com SD Region 24 Curtis & Carmen Haaland 12933 379th Avenue Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-225-8411 Off 605-225-8411 chaaland@nrctv.com TX Region 1 East Louis Pitcock III Box 1747 Graham, TX 76450 940-549-1120 pitcock@pgrb.com. TX Region 1West Kurt Henry 9300 E. Farmers Ave Amarillo, TX 79118 806-674-8182 kurt.henry@amaisd.org TX Region 2 Lisa Haneman 1300 North Vinton Road Anthony, TX 79821 915-886-4024 Cell 915-373-5042 TX Region 3 Judy Watson Route 2, Box 287, 330 CR 427 Goldthwaite, TX 76844 325-938-5403 Cell 325-451-0209 jwatson@centex.net TX Region 5 Burt Young 66 Chandler Huntsville, TX 77320 936-291-8417 abyoung@yahoo.com TX Region 6 Bobby Dugat 4257 CR 3667 Taft, TX 78390 361-643-7296 Cell 361-877-6177 bdugat@earthlink.net VA Region 28 Sheri Smith P.O.Box 947 Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-256-1987 poppitchop@yahoo.com VT Region 49 Bill Arps 311 Church St. South Rygate, VT 5069 802-584-3024 wkarps@wagnerforest.com WI Region 47 Kathy Baumeister 5065 Warren Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-3441 bbridge@wi.net WY Region 40 Dennis and Lucile Taylor 68 Windy Ridge Rd. Douglas, WY 82633 307-358-6364 dltaylor@hughes.net Title: Re: American Meat Goat Association (AMGA) Post by: mikey on May 28, 2008, 10:20:20 AM History of The AMGA
The American Meat Goat Association was formed in January 1992 by Tom & Debbie Carter and Stan & Kay Keen in Mertzon, Texas. The need for an association interested in meat goats had been discussed for some time. With the previous five years showing steady to increasing prices for meat goats and consumer interest at an all time high, the time was right to organize. Initially the largest majority of our members were in Texas. However, we're proud to say that we currently have members in almost 40 states and Canada. The interest in meat goats is still growing, as evidenced by the numerous requests for information and membership applications received from all over the US. With all the adversities producers face in today's agricultural marketplace it's exciting to know there's a segment with room for expansion. Instances in agriculture are few where demand exceeds supply, allowing prices to remain relatively stable. With the demand for goats growing such as it is, the market is looking to remain strong for some years to come. The AMGA is proud to represent this industry and welcomes all persons interested to join us. Mission Statement The purpose of this Association shall be to promote meat goats as a viable source of long-term, stable income in agricultural operations; to establish group breeding plans for the improvement of meat goats; and to enhance consumer demand at the retail level. The goals of the American Meat Goat Association are to: Educate the general public about the role and uses of meat goats in American agriculture. Promote environmentally responsible uses of grazing land. Explore long-term markets at home and abroad. Encourage and help facilitate direct marketing strategies by the producer. Promote goat meat in the supermarket by helping to facilitate the development of high quality, lean, value-added products. Promote goat meat as an acceptable meat product from both a cuisine and health aspect in restaurants and hotels. Promote and encourage meat goats as a recognized class in 4-H and FFA livestock shows. Establish uniformity in meat goat judging by providing a list of available AMGA certified meat goat judges. Provide educational information on the principles of selection for increased reproduction and weight gain. Offer opportunities for the purchase of high quality breeding stock through Association sanctioned sales. Title: Re: American Meat Goat Association (AMGA) Post by: mikey on May 28, 2008, 10:24:51 AM Organizations
American Meat Goat Association P.O. Box 676 Sonora, TX 76950 325-387-6100 Fax: 325-387-5814 info@meatgoats.com www.meatgoats.com American Boer Goat Association 1207 S. Bryant #C San Angelo, TX 76903 915-486-2242 Fax: 915-486-2637 www.abga.org International Boer Goat Association P.O.Box 310 Bonham,TX 75418 www.intlboergoat.org American Kiko Goat Association http://www.kikogoats.com/ International Kiko Goat Association http://www.theikga.org/ Pedigree International http://www.pedigreeinternational.com/ US Boer Goat Association http://www.usbga.org/ Myotonic Goat Registry http://www.myotonicgoatregistry.com/ National Center for Appropriate Technology Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas LindaCoffey, Technical Specialist P.O.Box 3657 Fayetteville,AR 72702 501-442-9824 Fax:501-442-9842 lindac@ncat.org Show Supplies Hamm’s Show Supply P.O.Box 369 Rogers, TX 76569 1-800-252-4266 www.hammshowsupply.com Sullivan Supply 2576 Old Brandon Road Hillsboro,TX 76645 1-800-588-7096 www.sullivansupply.com Recommended Reading MEAT GOATS - Their History,Management and Diseases By Stephanie Mitcham and Allison Mitcham Title: Re: American Meat Goat Association (AMGA) Post by: mikey on May 28, 2008, 10:26:52 AM Join Us - For Your Future Previous Display
Help the meat goat industry by adding your voice to our efforts. Promote and improve meat goat marketing and production in the United States. Joining or Renewing is easy... Decide your level of membership Fill Out The Membership Application Form Pay By Check, Money Order or by Credit Card Your membership dues are dedicated to the advancement of the meat goat industry. ACTIVE MEMBER $50.00 Per Year · ONE VOTE PER MEMBERSHIP · NEW MEMBER INFORMATION PACKET · SUBSCRIPTION TO GOAT RANCHER MAGAZINE BREEDER MEMBER $100.00 Per Year · ONE VOTE PER MEMBERSHIP · NEW MEMBER INFORMATION PACKET · SUBSCRIPTION TO GOAT RANCHER MAGAZINE · BREEDER'S DIRECTORY LISTING (MAGAZINE AND WEB SITE) ASSOCIATE MEMBER $30.00 Per Year · SUBSCRIPTION TO GOAT RANCHER MAGAZINE · PARTICIPATE IN ALL AMGA ACTIVITIES For membership outside of the United States - Add $15 US. Membership Application Must Be mailed [CLICK HERE] [CLICK] This Goat to Continue Title: Re: American Meat Goat Association (AMGA) Post by: mikey on May 28, 2008, 10:29:40 AM Join Us - For Your Future Previous Display
Help the meat goat industry by adding your voice to our efforts. Promote and improve meat goat marketing and production in the United States. Membership is easy... Simply fill out, print and mail the form below Your membership dues are used exclusively for the advancement of the meat goat industry. Required Information: First Name Last Name Mailing Address City County State & Postal Code Email Address Membership Level Associate ($30) Active ($50) Breeder ($100) Add $15 US for Membership Outside of the United States Helpful Information: Ranch/Bus. Name Web site address Office Phone Home Phone FAX Number Number of Does/Nannies Number of Bucks/Billies Print this form using your browser's "Print" function. Send the form and your check or money order made to the order of The American Meat Goat Association to AMGA, P.O. Box 676, Sonora, TX 76950 [OR YOU CAN REQUEST A PRINTED MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BY WRITING TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS] |