Applications are open to all members in areas that are slated for 2026.  The minimum stop fee for 2026 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. Transport animals and all bucks are $20 each.

LA Application prior to 1/31/26:  $45

Late Application Fee 2/1/26-4/15/26: $75 (only if there are openings)

Linear Applications are closed after 4/15/26

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.

 $45         Postmarked before January 31, 2026

 $75         Postmarked after January 31, 2026 **if herd can be accommodated in scheduling.

ANIMAL FEES For Host Herds (Does NOT include bucks). All transport animals and bucks are $20 each.

Host herd stop fees:

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

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

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

Transport animals.............................$20.00 each

Bucks over 12 months.......................$20.00 each

Young Stock will not be appraised.

STOP TYPES

Minimum Stop as Host Herd:   Total fees will be calculated based on total number of animals presented as listed in tiered pricing shown above.  Minimum stop fee is $400.    

Transport goats to Host Herd: (Transport herds MUST receive permission from Host!) Transport animal fees are $20 per animal.  Transport animal fees will be included to offset the minimum stop fee if the host herd has less than 25 animals.

Minimum Stop – Private/not hosting: No transport herds will be scheduled to your farm for this type of stop.  Minimum stop fee $400.

Special Session ($100 Application Fee):if scheduling allows. All associated fees are paid by the member.  2026 specials are scheduled October - March and depend on appraiser availability. Contact ADGA for more information if interested.

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, 2026 if application and payment has not been received.  

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.

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.