News Alerts
Young Goat Tests Positive for Avian Influenza
A Minnesota goat became the first goat to test positive for bird flu (H5N1 HPAI) in the US. Bird flu is caused by infection with avian influenza viruses, which naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide the CDC says. The young goat which tested positive for the illness had been living on a farm with…
Read More2024 NAPgA Calendars are here!
Buy your 2024 NAPgA Calendars today! Beautiful photos submitted by NAPgA members. This 12-month wall calendar is filled with high quality full color frameable photographs of packgoats. These calendars will look great hanging in your home, barn or office. They make great gifts for friends, family and those who have purchased goats from you! Only…
Read MoreWin a pair of Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 Boots!
Click or copy this link to purchase tickets: https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/napga-raffle-kenetrek-mountain-extreme-400-boots-38013 Tickets are $20 each and there is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase. A total of 50 tickets will be sold so the odds a great! The winning ticket holder can choose to receive a pair of men’s or women’s boots.  You…
Read MoreNAPgA Virtual Auction June 1st – 5th!
NAPgA needs your help! The Virtual Auction is a multi-day online event features a wide array of donated items including packgoat equipment, apparel, goats, handmade items, artwork and much, much more! Although everyone loves to see and bid on the wonderful goat related items that are donated, we welcome donations of non-goat related items as…
Read More2023 Rendezvous, Youth Awards, Virtual Auction and more!
So many exciting things are happening in NAPgA! With the launch of the new website we are also rolling out a new News Alert format! Read all about it!
Read MoreNAPgA Needs YOU!
The NAPgA Nomination Committee is currently seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. There are 3 positions open. You may nominate yourself or nominate someone else to serve in one of these positions. Nominations close November 29, 2022. A slate of candidates will be emailed to NAPgA members on December 1 for voting. Please contact…
Read More2021 Recap
Membership – As of December 7th NAPgA had 498 active members with members in all 7 regions of the US! NAPgA added a corporate membership level, and all membership levels are now receiving some goodies with their memberships. Check it out! https://www.napga.org/membership/join-napga/ Legal and Land Issues. NAPgA continues to fight for the right to use packgoats on…
Read MoreApril 2018 NAPgA Newsletter
CLICK HERE to read the April 2018 Newsletter. We have excellent news about our recent fundraising efforts and heartbreaking news about the loss of Carolyn Eddy, one of goat packing’s most ardent supporters, a founding member of NAPgA, and one of our long-standing board members. You’ll also find information about the upcoming Rendezvous in Island Park, ID.
Read MoreFebruary 2018 NAPgA Newsletter – Urgent Response Needed!
We apologize for posting this at the 11th hour, but please open this newsletter right away. Your urgent response is needed to meet the Shoshone FS objection deadline on Tuesday, February 13th. Also in this newsletter you’ll find information about some exciting educational opportunities in Idaho and Colorado. CLICK HERE to read the newsletter!
Read MoreAugust Newsletter – Shoshone Comment Period Ends Soon!
Time is running out to comment on the latest Shoshone Environmental Impact Statement proposing to ban packgoats. This is important! The rules implemented in Shoshone will likely affect land use plans and decisions all over the West. NOW is the time to act! Please read the newsletter for information about how to comment on these proposals. If…
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