CONFERENCE INFORMATION
On September 28-30th of 2026, the National Goat Consortium will host its 5th National Goat Conference (NGC), led by Langston University In Langston & Edmond, Oklahoma. At this year's event, attendees can look forward to both classroom and hands-on activities on a variety of topic areas related to goat production, product development, parasite management, and marketing.
The National Goat Consortium is an 1890 land-grant initiative that membership consists of 1890 administrators, faculty and staff, community-based organizations, farmers, and governmental agencies. The consortium held the first NGC at Florida A&M University in 2010 and the second conference was hosted by North Carolina A&T University in 2013, the third at Tuskegee University in 2018 and the latest was in 2021 virtually led by Prairie View A&M University. The conferences were a tremendous success with over 1000 participants in attendance to date. The purpose of the NGC is to address critical issues facing this nation’s goat industry. To address this concern, educational opportunities were provided for farmers, agricultural professionals, and students across the U.S. Producers from the Caribbean also attended all events.
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REGISTRATION (Early Bird Registration Ends June 30, 2026)
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (Deadline July 17, 2026)
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NGC INNOVATIVE FARMER AWARD Application (Deadline July 17, 2026)
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HOTEL INFORMATION (Book by August 29, 2026)
We have a room block reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond/Oklahoma City North for September 27, 2026, through October 1, 2026. Booking your room is simple; just select "Book a Room" to receive the National Goat Conference group's preferred rate at any of the conference hotels. We're looking forward to seeing you in September! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!
HOST HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn Edmond/Oklahoma City North, 2833 Conference Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-7197, 405-285-0900
CLICK HERE to Book A Room at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond/Oklahoma City North
Host Hotel Booking Deadline: August 29, 2026
Rooms & Rates at the Hilton Garden Inn: 1 King Bed - $116.00 and 2 Queen Beds - $116.00
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CONFERENCE OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION
In addition to the host hotel, in the event that available room become unavailable there, two overflow hotels have also been identified and they include The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and the Hampton Inn by Hilton. Conference participants are encouraged to book at the host hotel location.
OVERFLOW HOTEL 1: Fairfield Inn & Suites Edmond, 301 Meline Dr, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, 405-341-4818
If you are not successful booking through this link, please call the hotel directly at 405-341-4813 and ask for Amy Jordan during business hours of Monday – Friday at 9am-4pm. Thank you.
CLICK HERE to Book A Room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Edmond
Rooms & Rates at the Marriott Fairfield Inn: 1 King Bed - $131.00 and 2 Queen Beds - $134.00
OVERFLOW HOTEL 2: Hampton Inn by Hilton Oklahoma City/Edmond, 300 Meline Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, Ph: 405-844-3037
CLICK HERE to Book A Room at the Hampton Inn by Hilton
Rooms & Rates at the Marriott Fairfield Inn: 1 King Bed - $164.00 and 2 Queen Beds - $164.00
Conference Contacts
Dr. Roger Merkel, Co-Chair Dr. Carlos Alvarado , Co-Chair Email: merkel@langston.edu Email: carlos.alvarado@langston.edu
For more information about the conference and to receive updates, please email us at mediacomm@lu-saas.com.