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2013/2014 National Council President Kyra McConnell crazycowgirl_77@hotmail.com Ontario Vice-President Heather Fisher-LeBlanc heatherfisher1@hotmail.com British Columbia Fall 2013

Canadian Junior Hereford Association

Communications Miranda Heidecker

Junior Influence

hereford_chic13@yahoo.ca Saskatchewan

The Official Newsletter of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association

Quebec Colt Mastine colt_mastine@hotmail.com

Look inside for information on: - Bonanza 2014 - National Council Highlights - Heifer Lottery - Semen Donation - Upcoming Events - and more‌ CJHA National Council 5160 Skyline Way NE Calgary, AB T2E 6V1 Ph: 403 275 2662 Fax: 403 295 1333 Canadian-JuniorHereford-Association

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Maritimes Bennett Crane blcrane@upei.ca Wyatt Oulton oulton.farm@ns.sympatico.ca

Allison Mastine allison.mastine@gmail.com Ontario Justin McLaughlin ontarioboyjm@hotmail.com Manitoba Jay Rimke jayrimke@gmail.com Amy Troop amy_troop@hotmail.com Saskatchewan Logan Martinson martinson02@gmail.com Alberta Chase Bennett tbennett@telusplanet.net Michelle Schuepbach michelleschuepbach@hotmail.com CJHA National Coordinator Meghan Black meghan@hereford.ca

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Table of Contents President’s Report…………………..3 Bonanza 2014………………………..4 Important CJHA News…………....5 CJHA “Future of the Breed” Scholarship………………….5 Provincial Reports British Columbia……………6 Saskatchewan……………….6 Alberta……………………….7 Manitoba…………………….8 Ontario……………………….8 Quebec……………………….9 Maritimes……………………9 Project Reports Calendar……………………10 Auction…………………….10 Heifer Lottery……………..10 50/50 Report……………...10 Semen Donation……….….11 Faces of the CJHA Saskatchewan Emma, Megan & Kalla Nicholas…11 Alberta Larissa Lupul….…12 Upcoming Events………………….13 The Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarship…………………13 Slow-Cooker South-Western Pulled Beef………………………….14 Colouring Contest………………….15

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President’s Report Dear Fellow Hereford Enthusiasts, As first time participant and Champion Pee Wee Showman at Bonanza 2003, there was no way of knowing what kind of an impact Herefords and their Junior Associations would have on my future.

It was with the support and enthusiasm of the Hereford people I have met since then that I have grown into the role of OJHA President and now am extremely honoured to be the incoming President of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. I have been part of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association for the majority of my life and look forward to representing and working with the juniors of our breed in the best way I can.

During the National Council Meeting held at Bonanza 2013 in Brandon, our new executive was elected: President: Kyra McConnell, ON; Vice President: Heather Fisher Le Blanc, BC; Communications: Miranda Heidecker, SK. The entire board is very diverse in experience and provincial representation and we are all looking forward to setting goals and accomplishing tasks to better all Junior member experiences.

‘All Dreams Lead to Bonanza 2013’ held in Brandon, Manitoba was a huge success! I would like to extend my most sincere “Thank you” to all of the volunteers and sponsors that made this event possible. It takes a tremendous amount of time and dedication to pull off these events and not near enough credit is given to the support staff who work so hard behind the scenes. Thank you again for a great Bonanza!

This year the CJHA has been extremely busy working on our junior projects for the 2013-2014 year.

The Heifer Lottery was taken on by Ontario who worked hard to compile Hereford sales from across the country. We were able to confirm 38 sanctioned sales and farms. For a full list of sponsors and the winners of the draw please visit www.hereford.ca . As a herd builder for juniors, the CJHA will be offering opportunities to participate in this project again in 2014, so be ready when we call.

The CJHA Calendar was organized by Alberta and we would like to thank everyone who purchased an advertisement in the 2014 calendar! The calendar goes out to all CHA members across Canada and is an excellent way to get your farm recognized by up and coming breeders. The 2014 edition has gone to print, but please keep an ad in mind for next year.

The CJHA would like to congratulate Larissa Lupul for being inducted to the CJHA Honour Roll. This honour recognizes outstanding involvement in the Hereford industry and the CJHA. As well congratulations go out to the Future of the Breed Scholarship winners: Julia Pawlitza - SK, Larissa Lupul - AB, Ashley Black - NB, and Kaitlyn Polegi - SK. We encourage all juniors eligible for this scholarship to apply early as not all funds are used every year and it is a great way to get started on your post secondary education. Applications can be found on the Hereford website.

The 2013 Canadian National Hereford Show washeld at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Oct.31 & Nov. 1. A big thank you to Tim Horton’s for sponsoring the Junior segment.

Please visit the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair website for results.

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As OJHA President and Co-Chair of the 2014 Bonanza, I would like to extend an invitation to all juniors and their families to Lindsay, Ontario. Our theme (and we won’t let you down) is ‘Memories Made Here’. The event will run from Wednesday July 29th to Saturday August 2nd. More information will be posted as it becomes available on the website, Bonanza2014.ca.

Lastly, I would like to express a most sincere thank you to all of the sponsors and volunteers of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. Without the continued support from parents and sponsors the CJHA would not currently be the most active and progressive junior breed association in Canada.

Always remember, this is your association and we are your board of directors. We are constantly seeking your input. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact me or your national delegate. All of our contact information can be found at the Hereford.ca website.

Sincerely, Kyra McConnell CJHA President

Bonanza 2014 Plans for Bonanza 2014 – “Memories Made Here” are progressing very quickly! We are working on sponsorships, finalizing the schedule of events, planning meals and contacting potential judges required for all of the competitions. We have booked blocks of rooms at a selection of hotels in the Lindsay area and there will be camping available for those who chose to do so. On the Wednesday night, we have been invited to the McAughey’s, Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, for dinner and a farm tour. We invite everyone to this spectacular event in Ontario in 2014! Be sure to keep an eye on www.Bonanza2014.ca for updates.

Remember to take the time to personally thank any supporters of the CJHA you may run into during the spring & summer!

Without the support of many generous individuals, we would not be as successful as we are!

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Important CJHA News Want to go to Bonanza in Ontario in 2014?? Have a chance to win a discount on a Hereford heifer of your choice through the Heifer Lottery Program?? Choose from donated semen to improve your herd’s genetics??

To be eligible for these programs and attend Bonanza, you must pay your $20 (no gst/hst) activity fee every year! Please contact Janice at the CHA office to pay this fee that allows you to take part in all the CJHA’s great programs!

To make it easier on the Bonanza Committee, we respectfully ask that you pay your activity fee prior to sending in your entries for the next Bonanza in Ontario if your planning to attend.

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The CJHA Future of the Breed Scholarship applications are available! Don’t miss out- the deadline is May 15, 2014. Winners will be announced at Bonanza in Ontario. This year there are four $500 scholarships to be awarded. Application forms are available at www.hereford.ca/juniors_scholarships.htm or request a hard copy from Meghan at the CHA office.

The Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarship applications are also available on the CHA website (same place as the CJHA Future of the Breed Scholarship applications) or at http:www.keithgilmorefoundation.com. Entry deadline is also May 15, 2014.

There are a lot scholarships available to persons wishing to pursue post-secondary education of all types – MANY OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS GO UNREWARDED DUE TO LACK OF APPLICANTS, so apply!

Know somebody who should be a member of the CJHA or who would like to join?! Contact your National Delegate or Meghan at the CHA office for a copy of the CJHA info sheet that details all the benefits and programs we offer!

CJHA “Future of the Breed” Scholarship The CJHA will annually offer four $500 post-secondary scholarships to worthy recipients who have made outstanding contributions to the Hereford industry. Winners will be announced at the CJHA National Show: “Bonanza.”

Eligibility Requirements 1. Applicant must be an active member of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program or in their final year of high school as of January 1st, 2013.

2. Applicant may receive award only once.

3. Applicants must be enrolled on a full-time basis in the post-secondary program of their choice at the time the award is received.

4. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 15th of the year of application.

5. Applicants must include a copy of all post-secondary or high school transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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Provincial Reports British Columbia Activity and growth of the British Columbia Junior Hereford Association (BCJHA) is a work in progress as we spread the network of support and get the word out to our junior Hereford enthusiasts.

Bonanza at Brandon was a success with enthusiastic members Heather Fisher-Leblanc, Cayley Brown and Billy and Ken Paul, who won the stall competition the first day in and did well in the competitions.

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Billy Paul was Junior Champion in grooming Cayley Brown was Reserve Champion Intermediate in grooming Cayley Brown was Reserve Intermediate Showperson Cayley Brown’s heifer was named Supreme Champion Bred & Owned and Senior Yearling Heifer Champion in the Open Show Heather Fisher LeBlanc’s exhibited a yearling bull owned by Kootenay Polled Herefords which was named Junior Champion bull and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of the Open Show Billy Paul exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion Bull, owned by Hirsche Farms Cayley was the Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Open Judging competition Heather won 1st place in the Intermediate division of Impromptu Public Speaking

We were proud to pull together a great team representing the province, with the help of the Pauls. At Brandon, Cayley Brown officially resigned from her position as BC delegate to the CJHA. Therefore Heather officially stands as our only delegate and adult advisor Catherine Brown will fill the second delegate’s role where voting privileges are concerned. At the national council meeting in Brandon, Heather was elected Vice-President of the CJHA. At the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) at Armstrong, Cayley Brown exhibited her Herefords in the Mark of Excellence Show, winning Grand Champion Female. She also exhibited her Hereford heifer in the IPE All-Breeds Junior Show where she won the Grand Champion Female award. Cayley was also the overall winner of the IPE Heifer Jackpot show.

BCJHA adult advisor Catherine Brown and other BCHA members will be calling BC juniors on the official membership list to determine their status with the association in order to update our membership lists this fall and winter.

Heather Fisher-LeBlanc will represent our juniors as she exhibits cattle at Edmonton’s FarmFair and Regina’s Agribition. Cayley will also be exhibiting cattle at Agribition.

Saskatchewan Hello, fellow Hereford enthusiasts. With mixed emotions I can say that this, the first Provincial report I have had the opportunity to write, will also be my last as I am a graduating junior and a new Saskatchewan delegate will be elected at Agribition. I would like to start by thanking and congratulating all MJHA members on an outstanding Bonanza this summer. Saskatchewan was well represented with 52 junior members from our province participating, and exhibiting 66 head.

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Provincial Reports we will look at doing it again in the future.

I would like to extend a personal thank you to all the breeders who every year come out in full force to support the CJHA, Bonanza, and all the junior incentive programs we do throughout the year. We are very grateful for your support and it does not go unnoticed.

I would also like to that Karen who recently resigned her position as adult advisor for all her work keeping Miranda and myself organized this year. It has truly been an honor to represent Saskatchewan on the National Board.

Alberta This past summer the Alberta's Junior's held their annual show in conjunction with the Summer Synergy. The majority of our juniors competed for the international youth livestock show scholarships put on by the Calgary Stampede. The junior's had a purebred show, a commercial show and a bred and owned show. Our Purebred Champion was exhibited by Kailey Wirsta with Scott-Alta Wilhemina 114W the Reserve Purebred Champion was exhibited by Alexa Bricker with CHSF 18X Keepsake 4Z. The Commercial Champion was exhibited by Tessa Nybo with Harlow and the Reserve commercial champion was exhibited by Brandon Fraser with Big Gully Powercat 262Z. A large handful of AB juniors attended Bonanza in Brandon, MB, and had a blast. For a couple of our juniors it was their first Bonanza and they had a fantastic first experience. Thank-you to Manitoba for organizing a fun and successful Bonanza.

In October during the Old’s Fall Classic show the AB juniors held their annual meeting. The following are our new executive: -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐

President – Michelle Schuepbach Vice President – Coleman Nixdorff Secretary – Sarah Nixdorff Treasurer – Jenna Nixorff CJHA Delegate – Larissa Lupul Adult Advisor – Jennifer Jenkins

The AJHA is looking forward for this upcoming year as we plan to still be a part of Summer Synergy, but we also look forward to having a separate Hereford event for our juniors to participate in. At this point in time the event is still in planning, but please stay tuned for more exciting information in the future.

For any questions or concerns, or you would like to become more involved as the AJHA is always looking for new members please contact our Adult Advisor Jen Jenkins – (403) 627-9598 or jenkinsranche@hotmail.com or AJHA President Michelle Schuepbach (403) 625-9585 or michelleschuepbach@hotmail.com

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Provincial Reports Continued Manitoba The Manitoba Juniors would like to thank all sponsors, volunteers and participants for making Bonanza a great success. Now the Manitoba juniors are been busy with getting back into the new school year and they are all getting excited to meet up with their old school buds. We just had our Junior show at the Manitoba Livestock Expo held in Brandon, MB on November 2nd. Samantha Rimke had champion female in the junior show with her bred heifer and Levi Rimke had reserve champion female with his heifer calf. The Manitoba juniors are already making plans to head to Bonanza next year in Lindsay, ON. Also coming up in December is the Manitoba Good as Gold Sale on the 6th. We will be holding our Annual meeting on Jan 4 2013. Merry Christmas and Happy New

Ontario Welcome back folks.

As per usual, Ontario is a busy place to be. Our 2013 show season started out at our annual Beef-ARama held in Metcalfe, Ontario. Our congratulations goes out to all exhibitors at this year’s event. Our highlights were: Showmanship: Champion, Jared Ball (Coldwater, ON), Reserve Champion, Whitney Ball (Coldwater, ON) Bred & Owned: Champion Female, Kyra McConnell (Orillia, ON) Sinnibars 118U Amaryllis 112A Reserve Champion, Alana Sluiman (Eganville, ON) AS Apricot 1A Open Show: Female: Champion, Owen Elmhirst (Indian River, ON) Elm-Lodge Zantastic 2Z. Reserve Champion, Morgan MacIntyre Bar-J-M Tulip 7T Open Show: Bull: Champion, Owen Elmhirst (Indian River, ON) Elm-Lodge End Zone 6Z Reserve Champion, Ethan Stone (Brockville, ON) APH 3W Apollo 1A Beef-A-Rama was a very successful event and great fun was had by all who had the chance to participate.

After Beef-A-Rama Junior Hereford enthusiasts exhibited at numerous fall fairs across the province.

Our show season culminated in Toronto for the Tim Horton’s National Jr. Hereford Show held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF). The RAWF held a very successful junior day with a showmanship and new this year, a Bred and Owned show. Champion showman was Katie Elmhirst and reserve was Jared Ball. Champion and Reserve Bred and Owned Females were exhibited by Jessica Lasby. Our congratulations goes out to the over 50 juniors who exhibited at this year’s event.

The OJHA would like to send a final congratulations to graduated Hereford junior, Josh Lasby. Josh was Grand Champion Showman and had Reserve Champion Female in the RAWF Junior Beef Heifer Show.

The Ontario Junior Hereford Board is already working hard in planning the 2014 Bonanza, to be held in Lindsay, Ontario. We look forward to seeing you all there next summer!

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Provincial Reports Continued Quebec The juniors had a busy summer with Bonanza, the Quebec Junior Beef Show, the Quebec 4-­‐H Provincial Calf Rally and various fairs across Quebec.

First, we would like to thank the province of Manitoba for organizing an amazing Bonanza. We had 4 juniors attend this year.

The Quebec Junior Beef Show was held in early July, where 25 juniors attended, 10 of which are Hereford juniors.

The Quebec 4-­‐H Provincial Calf Rally was hosted by the Sawyerville 4-­‐H Club. Congratulations to all Hereford juniors who participated.

Over the course of the summer, juniors attended various fair across Quebec. Such as St-­‐Hyacinthe, Expo Quebec, Cookshire Fair, Ayer’s Cliff Fair, Brome Fair and Richmond Fair. In early October, at Expo Boeuf in Victoriaville, Quebec, there were over 200 juniors who participated in Sunday’s junior show.

There were a few Quebec Juniors whom attended The Royal this fall and did very well.

Congrats to all!

Allison & Colt Mastine

Maritimes Greeting from the Maritimes! We hope everyone has had a successful show season and harvest. Since our last update, the Maritime CJHA members have been very busy. Our first show was the East Coast Round Up held during the end of May in Oxford, Nova Scotia. Jennifer Deon exhibited the Champion Heifer and Nicole Booth exhibited the Reserve Champion Heifer. In showmanship, Jennifer Deon was Champion Showman and Ashley Black was Reserve Champion. During Round Up we held our annual MJHA meeting where we elected our new executive: President: Bennett Crane Vice President: Ashley Black Secretary: Wyatt Oulton National Delegates: Bennett Crane and Ashley Black Wyatt Oulton, Ashley Black, and Bennett Crane represented the Maritimes at Bonanza in Brandon, Manitoba. We would like to thank the organizers and sponsors for a great show, and we are looking forward to Bonanza next year in Lindsay, Ontario.

The Maritime members exhibited their Herefords successfully this summer and fall at their provincial and 4-H shows. Seven CJHA members and alumni were selected to represent their provinces with their Hereford heifers at National Junior Beef Heifer Show in Toronto. Congratulations to Josh Hunter, Will Raymond, Reggie Raymond and Meghan Black from New Brunswick, Brady Matheson and Hannah Dixon from Prince Edward Island, and Wyatt Oulton and Brittani Hamilton from Nova Scotia for this achievement.

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Project Reports Calendar Alberta was privileged to look after Calendar Project for the 2013 year. First of all we would like to send out a big thank you to the CHA, especially Samara McBain and Brad Dubeau for assisting the juniors in putting together the Calendar. We would also like to thank all of the breeders and businesses that continually support the calendar, which is one of the CJHA’s biggest fundraisers.

The 2014 Calendar will have 12 full page ads, and 126 business card ads. The plan this year is to spread the calendar to breeders across the country, as well to as many auction markets and businesses as possible. Please watch your mailboxes for the 2014 Calendar as it is planned be out before the new year!

Thank-you for the continual support!

Auction This year’s CJHA Auction was a great success, raising $3970. The Maritimes and Quebec teamed up to organize the silent auction and the live auction at Bonanza 2013. Thank-You to all the buyers as well as all the donors, without them we would not enjoy the benefits we do!

Heifer Lottery The Heifer Lottery is one of the CJHA’s many ways of helping juniors to either create or increase their own herds. This year the Heifer Lottery project was the responsibility of the Ontario Junior Hereford Association. Justin and Kyra successfully enlisted 38 sales to participate in this year’s lottery. At Bonanza held in Brandon, Manitoba the draw was held to announce the four $500.00 winners: Amy Paszternak, Logan Martinson, Natasha Barsby, and Jake Matheson. This year, the $1,000.00 winners were Justin McLaughlin and Grayden Guilford. A full list of the sales along with the rules and regulations can be found on the junior page at www.hereford.ca. We look forward to increasing the opportunities for juniors and breeders in 2014.

50/50 At Bonanza 2013 we did another 50/50 project. This year we raised $777.60! Thank you to all those that supported us in this project and congratulations to our winners!

Membership Do you know someone who wishes to become a CJHA member? Encourage them to check out the membership page on the Canadian Hereford Association website www.hereford.ca or contact the office at 1–888–836–7242.

Don’t forget that in order to participate in Bonanza and be eligible for programs like the heifer lottery and semen donation that you need to pay your $20 activity fee each year.

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Project Reports Semen Donation 2013 Semen Donation 2013 is going well! By the end of October we had contacted our breeders and finalized that 30 have agreed to donate semen. There are roughly 31 polled bulls and 26 horned bulls available this year. We will begin drawing names for the semen the first week of January.

Faces of the CJHA Emma, Megan, Kalla Nicholas

Saskatchewan The Nicholas family has been involved with the Junior Hereford program for many years. Emma attended her first Bonanza at the age of 6 in Brandon in 2006 and they look forward to many more to come!

Emma is 14 years old and has been a member of the Milestone 4-H Beef Club for 8 years. Besides beef, she has taken Babysitting, Let’s Entertain and For Your Good Health. She is currently the president of the club. She is in grade 9 and goes to Milestone School. Emma enjoys playing volleyball, badminton and track. She has also been involved in figure skating for many years.

Megan is 11 years old and in Grade 6. She has been in 4-H for 6 years and is looking forward to taking the babysitting course this year. She enjoys drama and choir. She is also in the school band and plays the trumpet. Megan continues to figure skate in the winter months.

Kalla is 8 years old and is in Grade 3. Kalla has been in the beef club for 3 years. She plays hockey and plays piano. She loves being involved with cattle!

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Faces of the CJHA Larissa Lupul Alberta Larissa Lupul is from Foisy, Alberta and is the daughter of Dennis & Becky Lupul.

She is the owner of Barefoot Polled Herefords. Larissa recently graduated from St. Paul Regional High School and is attending Olds College to take Agricultural Management.

Breeding and raising Polled Hereford cattle are Larissa’s passion and she plans to do it for the rest of her life. She attended her first Alberta Junior Hereford Show when she was 9 and her first Bonanza when she was 13. At Bonanza 2011 she owned the Champion Semen Donation Animal and was named Premier Breeder of the event

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Upcoming Events May 15: CJHA "Future of the Breed" and Keith Gilmore Scholarships Application Deadline January 21-23: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB 24-25: Camrose Bull Congress, Camrose, AB 25: MC Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Sale, Lloydminster, AB February 1: Hill 70 Quantock Ranch “Barn Burnin” Sale, Lloydminster, SK 3: 2nd Annual Premier Hereford Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK 4: Bannerlane Production Sale #15, Livelong, SK 5: Misty Valley Farms Sale, Maidstone, SK 6: 15th Annual Midwest Hereford Sale, Lloydminster, SK 7: 5th Annual Carlrams Ranching Ltd Bull Sale, Cut Knife, SK 7: Elkington Polled Herefords, Idaho Falls, ID 8: MJT “Back to the Basics” Bull Sale, Edgerton, AB 12: JNHR Bull & Female Sale, At the Ranch, Clyde, AB 18: Anderson Family Herefords Sale, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB 20: Corbiell Herefords Bull Sale, Cluny, AB

22: 19th Annual Pine Butte Ranch Bull Sale, Kamloops, BC 22: McCoy Cattle Co. & Beck Farms Bull Sale, Regina, SK 25: Ulrich Hereford Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB 27: Holloway Farms Ltd Production Sale, Veteran, AB March Watch for news on the CJHA Council Meeting 2-3: 95th “Pride of the Prairies” Bull Show & Sale, Loydminster, AB/SK 5-6: Calgary Bull Sale and Show, Calgary, AB 9: Standard Hill 3rd Annual Production Sale, Maidstone, SK 10: Harvie Ranching 5th Bull Sale, At the Ranch, Olds, AB 28: K-Cow Ranch 3rd Annual Bull Sale, At the Ranch, Elk Point, AB 31-April 5: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Brandon, MB

The Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarships www.keithgilmorefoundation.com Deadline: May 15, 2014

(a) Up to two $2,500 scholarships will be offered to individuals in a postgraduate degree program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicine at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. (b) Up to four $2,000 scholarships will be offered to individuals in an undergraduate program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and pre-veterinary medicine at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicants will already have completed a minimum of one year of college or university in their major field of studies. (c) Up to four $1,500 scholarships will be offered to individuals enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture or agricultural journalism, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicant will already have completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program.

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Slow-Cooker South-Western Pulled Beef www.canadabeef.ca INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp vegetable oil 4 lbs beef cross rib or boneless blade pot roast 1 cup beef broth 28 oz can, EACH crushed tomatoes and whole tomatoes 1 pouch of onion soup mix 2 tbsp EACH tomato paste, chili powder and ground cumin ¼ tsp EACH black and cayenne pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour INSTRUCTIONS Heat oil in heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown beef all over, turning with tongs.

Transfer to slow cooker and drain the fat.

Reduce heat to medium. Add broth, tomatoes, onion soup mix, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring up any brown bits. Pour and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours until beef is fork tender.

Skim fat from liquid. Leave meat in sauce, remove twine. Whisk flour into ¼ cup cold water; whisk into sauce in slow-cooker. Cover and cook on high, stirring once, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Use two forks to pull the beef into shreds.

Refer to this recipe on the Canadian Beef website to see how to use this recipe for: Hot Beef Sandwiches Quick Quesadillas Tacos Mexican Shepherd’s Pie Pulled Beef Chili www.beefinfo.org Under Recipes -> Slow Cooking

COLOURING CONTEST Win CJHA Merchandise!

Colour the picture on page 15 any way you like, include your name and address on the back and return it to: Meghan Black 5160 Skyline Way NE Calgary, AB T2E 6V1 POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 10, 2014 14

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