About

The IMGA Exists to...

Educate...
the public about meat goats in Iowa agriculture and
youth groups about the opportunities of raising meat goats

Encourage...
and help facilitate direct marketing strategies by the producer
and promote meat goats as a recognized class in livestock shows

Explore...
ways to promote meat goats as a viable agricultural product

Memberships

Iowa Meat Goat Association

- Farm Membership -
[$50]

Membership will be in the name of the farm and made on an application form provided by this Association which requires that the applicant agrees to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Code of Ethics. Farm/family members shall pay full dues and have full membership rights. This membership is limited to one vote.

OR

- Junior Membership -
[$25]
Any reputable individual under the age of twenty-one (21) years with an interest in meat goats who supports and obeys the Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Code of Ethics may become a junior member of the association upon payment of annual dues. Junior members will not have an IMGA voting right or the ability to hold an IMGA director position.

Junior
Iowa Meat Goat Association

FREE with a paid Iowa Meat Goat Association Membership

Established in 2018 for all youth under the age of 21 as of January 1, the Iowa Meat Goat Association Junior Board (JIMGA) is to support the IMGA; encourage greater interest in the breeding, raising, marketing, and exhibition of meat goats; to develop leadership and communication skills; and provide increased educational experiences for members.

Membership Form

membership benefits

Farm*

1 voting right per farm if paid by Jan 1
Member listing on www.iowa-meat-goat.com
1 breeding calendar
1 meal at annual banquet
Invitation to consign in the IMGA Spring Sale
Emailed informational newsletters
Classified listings on IMGA website
Access to IMGA Programs (junior association, youth points chase, youth achievement program, youth scholarships & FFA proficiency award, county fair trophy sponsorship, ambassador, member of the year, etc)
Includes JIMGA membership for youth (under 21 years as of Jan 1) associated with the farm. JIMGA membership form must still be submitted.

Junior*

Must be under 21 years as of Jan 1
Same benefit as IMGA Farm membership except no IMGA voting right, breeding calendar or meal at annual banquet
1 JIMGA voting right per member if paid by Jan 1

Membership Form

* Membership benefits for those joining at or after the IMGA Fall Show in September may apply for the following year.