Applications are open to all members in all areas.  The minimum stop fee for 2023 will be $400 for the first 25 animals presented.  There is no minimum number of animals required to be considered for a host or private stop.

Late Application Fee:   $75  2/1/23-4/15/23

Linear Applications are closed after 4/15/23

APPLICATION: 

NOTICE: Submission of a Linear Appraisal application subjects the applicant to all existing ADGA rules, procedures and protocols governing this program.  Applicants agree to strict adherence to all SOPs and directives from ADGA  Linear Appraisers, and said Appraisers, as employees and representatives of ADGA are granted discretion to terminate a linear appraisal session if the Appraiser determines that conditions are unsafe or that participants are failing to cooperate with the Appraiser’s directives.  All program participants hereby grant to ADGA the right to provide scores resulting from this program through ADGA publication media and to use scores as needed for any research or study project.  Participants grant ADGA permission to photograph animals for use in LA program purposes of high score verification, as well as developing an educational photo library.

APPLICATION FEE:  The application fee is non-refundable

VALUE!: $5.00 DISCOUNT for LA if you are enrolled in DHIR for 2023.

 $45         Postmarked before January 31, 2023

 $75         Postmarked after January 31, 2023 **if herd can be accommodated in scheduling.

ANIMAL FEES

First 1-25 Adult Animals .................…$400.00 fee

Next 26-50 Adult Animals ...............…$9.50 each

Next 51+ Adult Animals ..................…$6.50 each

Young Stock will not be appraised in 2023

STOP TYPES

Minimum Stop as Host Herd:   Total fees will be calculated based on total number of animals presented for Host and any Transport herds and apportioned among participants based on percentage of total goats scored.    

Transport goats to Host Herd: (Transport herds MUST recieve permission from Host!) Transport Herd Animal Fees will be based on the total animals presented for the Host and any transport herds and apportioned among participants based on total goats scored

Minimum Stop – Private/not hosting: No transport herds will be scheduled to your farm for this type of stop

Special Session ($100 Application Fee):if scheduling allows. 2023 specials are scheduled October - March and depend on appraiser availability.

Payment must be received within 14 days of the application date.  We will not retain the application after that time.  The fee increases after January 31, 2023 if application and payment has not been received.  

COVID-19 AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK PRECAUTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GUIDANCE: Guidelines provided by the CDC and State and Local Health Departments are to be referenced.

SESSION TERMINATION: If at any time, an appraiser deems a session to be unsafe, they may terminate the session immediately. A session termination by the Appraiser will result in a forfeiture of animal fees

Indemnification and Release: To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall defend, indemnify, pay, and hold harmless ADGA, its agents, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, fines, suits, actions, proceedings, fees, orders, decrees, judgments, costs and expenses, including court costs and attorney’s fees, resulting from or in connection with injury or damage to any property or person, including death, arising out of or resulting from the performance of any part or aspect of the linear appraisal program and the use or occupancy of Applicant’s property. In addition, I Agree to Abide by All ADGA Linear Appraisal Program Rules.

In addition, I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL ADGA LINEAR APPRAISER PROGRAM RULES AND PROTOCOLS, to specifically include COVID-19 guidelines related to correct mask wearing at all times, physical distancing and sanitizing provided by the CDC, State, and Local Health Departments will be referenced. I agree and understand that the ADGA Linear Appraiser may terminate the appraisal session if at any time the Appraiser observes protocol violations or other wise determines the session is unsafe.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL ADGA LINEAR APPRAISER PROGRAM RULES AND PROTOCOLS

By clicking the button below to submit this application, I agree to the above terms.