AGF actively supports scientific research that benefits goat industry stakeholders and provides information to goat producers and the general public that help promote the industry and create a better understanding among the general public of what animal agriculture is all about. In addition to keeping goat industry professionals and stakeholders informed about programs, government decisions and events that impact the goat industry, AGF offers services to Individual and Affiliate members free of charge.  Members are asked for their opinions about government plans that affect their operations.  Members can also make requests to congress through the AGF delegation that visits Washington, DC each spring. Members can express interest in being part of the delegation.  Members can attend AGF meetings and serve on AGF Committees.  Members also provide input for the Sheep and Goat Sector meetings with USDA and other government agencies. Whenever AGF receives a survey request from universities, the government, USDA or other groups, members are given the access to the survey in order to respond.  Members also have access to the Members Page of the website where they can view minutes of past meetings, internal memos, plans for future activities and other AGF information.  To view the page members need to contact the office using their email of record when they joined for the password.