Our Story
We’re not your average specialty club.
The National Experimental & Recorded Grade Dairy Goat Association (NERGDGA) is a breed-type organization created to recognize and celebrate the wide variety of dairy cross types eligible for registration with the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA). We believe these goats play an important role in modern herd management and deserve thoughtful recognition for meeting both functional goals and ideal type standards.
At NERGDGA, we value goats that fit individual breeding programs, production needs, and long-term herd visions. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and provide opportunities for Experimental, Recorded Grade, and crossbred dairy goats through organized Specialty Shows and our annual All-American Program.
Affectionately known as “Energy” DGA, our association became an official organization in November 2021, with membership opening on January 1, 2022. Since then, we have been committed to promoting excellence, fostering community, and supporting breeders across the country.
As the popularity of Experimental and Recorded Grade dairy goats continues to grow, NERGDGA stands ready to recognize and promote the best these breeders have to offer. We look forward to many successful shows, continued education, and new strides in the years ahead.
Services
connections
Our Facebook Group connects devoted Experimental and Recorded Grade Breeders.
Youth activities
Our organization realizes the youth are the future of the industry. We support and provide a prize for the Premier Youth Exhibitor at the ADGA National Show.
Specialty Shows
With many specialty awards recognized, a coveted rosette will make a grand achievement.
Membership
Board of Directors & members List
We are a team of eager Experimental and Recorded Grade breed enthusiasts who have launched the National Experimental and Recorded Grade Dairy Goat Association.
President: Jason Porter
Vice President: Katrina Lucas
Secretary/Treasurer: Lee Caroline Bryer
Youth Representative: Faith Hitch
Directors at Large: Caitlyn Hanlon; Kassie Dwyer; Suzanne Schaffner Bryer