The Angus Edge Summer 2023

Summer 2023

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Focusing the Efforts of the Saskatchewan Angus Association

Have you ever thought about a five-year plan for your farm or ranch? Do you have any goals that you want to achieve over a certain amount of time? How do you know when you have achieved these goals? Planning and focusing on specific tasks and goals can often be forgotten when you are just trying to keep all the balls in the air. One of the easiest ways to stay accountable to any goal is to formalize these in a written document. This is no different for the Saskatchewan Angus Association. The board wants to remain accountable and advance the goals of the association for our membership.

The first Saskatchewan Angus Association strategic plan was developed in December of 2015 with a five-year outlook. The current Board has wanted to refresh the existing strategic plan since early 2020. I think we can all agree that the world looks quite different than it did when the first plan was written and the cattle industry is dealing with different issues today! To do strategic planning well, you must invest time and the effort of many people in the organization to make sure a well-rounded strategy is

developed. While these might not be the most exciting things to work on as a member, it is time and effort that is so important. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill in our survey or attend in person or provide feedback along the way.

A committee was formed consisting of Kim McLean, Cathy Monteith and Troy Frick, as well as Belinda Wagner to find a facilitator that would be able to guide us through the development process. Laura Soparlo of Soparlo Consulting was

chosen to lead the strategic planning process. Laura has led several not-for-profit organizations through similar projects and was just what our group needed. The committee was able to leverage the Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to fund a majority of the costs.

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Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Angus Association

Mission Statement

The Saskatchewan Angus Association supports, promotes, and advocates for the interests of the Angus breed in Saskatchewan and provides resources to breeders and commercial producers.

Saskatchewan Angus Association - 2023 Board of Directors

President Chad Hollinger Neudorf, Saskatchewan 396.331.0302

hollingerlandandcattle@gmail.com

1st Vice-President

Jordan Sies Grayson, Saskatchewan 306.728.1299

sieser94@hotmail.com

2nd Vice-President

Kim McLean Regina, Saskatchewan 306.230.1681 kim.mclean@sasktel.net

Executive Director

Brennan Schachtel Marshall, Saskatchewan 306.821.2504 eyehillb@gmail.com

Past President

Michelle Potapinski Hodgeville, Saskatchewan 306.677.7540 windy.willows@sasktel.net

Troy Frick Neudorf, Saskatchewan 306.728.8911 northernviewangus@imagewireless.ca

Adrian Jungman Duck Lake, Saskatchewan 306.221.6864 akjungman@sasktel.net

Cathy Monteith Edam, Saskatchewan 306.317.2048 honeybrookangus@gmail.com

Marlene Monvoisin Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan 306.648.8200 jpmfarms@sasktel.net

Wade Olynyk Goodeve, Saskatchewan 306.730.7673 olynyk44@gmail.com

Randy Tetzlaff Viscount, Saskatchewan 306.231.6969 tetz@sasktel.net

Jim Wright Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan 306.304.7711 wrightranch@sasktel.net

Junior Director Tanner Lowe Meacham, Saskatchewan 306.270.4266

tpl44@icloud.com

Canadian Director Roger Reynolds Emerald Park, Saskatchewan 306.536.6112

erreynolds@accesscomm.ca

Canadian Director Rob Garner Simpson, Saskatchewan 306.946.7946

nordallimousin@sasktel.net

Canadian Director Sheldon Kyle Redvers, Saskatchewan 306.452.7545

sheldon@kenrayranch.com

Honourary President Doug Howe Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Spring is finally here! I hope this finds everyone well, and that everyone has had a successful calving season. As we move into breeding, I think it is safe to say that this spring we have seen many record-setting bull sales across the country. It’s exciting to think cattle prices are at all-time highs. With rising operating costs and higher costs of production, I say it’s about time that we see our product, “Beef” at new record highs.

The Saskatchewan Angus Association has an exciting, event filled summer ahead. This year it is our turn to host the National Convention. It will be held June 8-10 in Saskatoon. We invite everyone to join us as it is looking to be an exciting few days. I want to thank all of the organizers; these events take countless hours of planning and preparation to make happen. A special thank you also needs to go out to all of the sponsors that have graciously donated to our event. You will find a list of them in this issue of the Edge - please take the time to acknowledge them and to support their businesses when the opportunity arises.

As summer moves forward into July another big event will be held in Swift Current the 20th-22nd. The National Junior Angus Show “Showdown” will see Juniors from across the country come together to compete in all sorts of competitions, from the conformation classes to the annual cook off. It is an excellent event for your juniors to attend.

Into August we have the much anticipated, and ever popular Saskatchewan Angus Summer Tour. We look forward to joining you and many others in the East-central area of the province August 9th-10th for what promises to be yet another excellent must attend event. We are also excited to have the Canadian Angus Association’s Verified

Angus Beef BBQ Competition as part of the wrap up to the tour in Dysart Thursday night. Make sure you register early with our tour hosts to help with the planning process!

At our April board meeting we also decided to move our Annual General Meeting to October 20th in conjunction with the Masterpiece Sale and to update the process for selecting our Commercial Producer and Breeder of the Year. Check out the

by Chad Hollinger

nomination information also printed in this issue of the Edge and get your nominations submitted.

The Saskatchewan Angus Association recently developed a new Strategic plan, that will help forge a path and direction for the association for the next number of years. Thank you to all who provided input.

See you in Saskatoon in June!

Angus Edge - Summer

From the Director’s Chair

refreshment sampling and appetizers. We will wrapup Friday at the historic Western Development Museum for a casual evening of food, drinks and visiting right on the museum floor.

Saturday morning will be the Annual General Meetings of the Canadian Angus Association and the Canadian Angus Foundation. Following lunch is our guest speaker Rod

The Saskatchewan Angus Association is pleased to welcome everyone to the Canadian Angus Association Convention and Annual Meeting, June 8-10 in Saskatoon. Our national Convention offers many exciting opportunities for our members. The three days will be filled with information, education, networking and socializing amongst peers, fellow breeders and industry leaders. The Sheraton Cavalier, our host hotel, is located downtown overlooking the picturesque South Saskatchewan River.

The tours start on Thursday, June 8th at The Berry Barn where we will learn all about growing saskatoons, visit the greenhouse and gift shop, followed by lunch at their very successful restaurant. Our next stop is the Black Fox Farm and Distillery, a multiple awardwinning maker of Canadian gin and whiskey, where they combine agriculture and distilling. I promise you will enjoy the ambiance and story. We will then continue over to Crossmount Cider Company, where cider is locally crafted and made right here in the Saskatchewan Prairies. We will visit their orchards and production area - you will be interested in hearing the Angus roots connection at this stop. For those who would rather golf, a round might be more inviting at the Moon Lake Golf and Country Club. The days’ events will conclude with the President’s Reception at the beautiful “Top of the Inn” at the Sheraton Cavalier.

Friday’s activities start with breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour of the world renown Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence at Clavet, SK. We will return to the hotel for lunch and will then head out to enjoy the afternoon at Norheim Ranching. Amongst socializing, there will be cattle displays, equipment demos,

by Michelle Potapinski

Pedersen and then the inspiring Junior Angus Ambassador speeches. The afternoon will wrap up with Canadian Angus staff led workshops followed immediately by cocktails. The banquet, awards and Building the Legacy Sale 11 will round out the evening. I look forward to visiting with everyone over the week!

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The first step to developing any strategic plan is to canvas the association’s membership. At times for a board or association, it can be easy to only see what is right in front of you and your membership may see new and upcoming opportunities or threats. As a Saskatchewan Angus Association member, you should have seen a survey that was emailed to all members. This survey took about fifteen minutes and was open for comments for most of January. 86 members and seven stakeholders completed the survey – this was considered a great turn out by the committee, especially for email surveys. A ton of valuable information was generated which helped guide the in-person workshop held in early March and will be used when developing informational tools/sessions.

change our direction much. We have and continue to focus on issues pertinent to the membership. A lot of the priority areas that surfaced throughout the workshop were areas also focused on after development of the last strategic framework (i.e. Breeder Information Sessions, Mentoring).

While the strategic plan is still a work in progress, the Committee and Board will continue to fine tune the strategy. We have a great starting point to provide the strategic direction of the association. There is now a clear mission, vision and values with priority goals. As a board, our committees will use this plan as a guide for development of future work. In a perfect world, everything the Association is involved in should contribute to the strategic priorities or have a connection to advancing these priorities. We will monitor outcomes of our efforts from year to year and ensure progress is being delivered on these areas for the betterment of the membership.

the April 2023 board meeting where the first draft of the strategic plan was presented to the directors, the promotion committee was tasked with developing a media strategy to ensure members are communicated with in a way that that meets their needs. This is one example where there may be a cost for the board to administer a strategic priority; however, by having the membership highlight this as important, the board will begin to develop a budget consideration for this item.

Once the committee has finalized the strategic plan this summer, it will be posted to our website for all members to review. The board is open to feedback and encourages you to review the documents and let us know if you have suggestions or ideas to assist with accomplishing our goals. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the strategic plan review process. It will be interesting to see how the Saskatchewan Angus Association advances by 2028.

A workshop was held in Regina where eighteen Saskatchewan Angus Association members from across the province participated in a facilitated session to determine the strategic priorities, challenges and opportunities facing the association over the next five years. There were members who represented purebred, commercial and junior backgrounds to give a well-rounded picture of issues facing members today.

One positive that resonated throughout the process was that as an association we seem to be on the right path and don’t need to

showed up in several areas of the workshop was that, as an Association we should have a significant focus on member education and engagement through social media. The industry and association has experienced a lot of change since that first strategic plan--social media is one area that has really grown since 2015. At

Looking to the future, you can expect to see the Association focusing on more junior engagement --whether this is through enhancing our 4-H program or working with schools to ensure the agriculture story is shared. Member education will continue, with a focus on mentoring, potential succession planning ideas and increasing knowledge in all things cattle. As an association we also have to be careful to not focus only on the purebred side of the industry and recognize the importance of commercial connections. We have a unique ability to work as a team with other industry organizations for the betterment of the beef industry. There was no shortage of ideas throughout this strategic planning journey and once our committees have a chance to digest all of these ideas we will work at implementing them!

by Kim McLean

Angus is the first choice for commercial value and consumer consumption.

As I sit to write this message, winter is taking one more swing at many parts of the prairies. Although the moisture is welcome in many areas, there are some that really are having issues with local flooding and roads being washed out. In my part of the world there really wasn't a lot of runoff or many pot holes filled up in the fields even though we had a good snow cover. Hopefully some warm rains will come along and get things washed off and the grass started.

The weather has also created a headache for many producers who calve on grass in April. It's made for some long days and nights of extra work caring for cold wet calves. However, along with the extra moisture and the strength of the cattle markets there is a real feeling of optimism out there for the cattle industry. All things seem to be pointing towards the strongest calf market this fall that any of us have ever experienced. The prices of open commercial heifers, breds and

pairs has been pretty strong this spring as well as the price for purebred heifers. The bull sales, for the most part, have exceeded expectations. This may be due in part to the fact that many bulls found their way to town last fall due to the feed shortage in many areas. The strengthening of the markets has had some producers decide to maintain or in some case expand their numbers which directly impacted sale prices. Whatever the reasons, things are looking pretty positive at this point

Junior and 4-H shows are starting to happen so be sure to get out and support our future producers. Many will have market animals they are selling so if you can help them along in any way, they would appreciate the support. Along with these events there are a few other things happening that you might be interested in attending.

The 110th Annual Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association AGM and Convention will be held in Moose Jaw June 4th - 6th. There will be a trade show and some interesting speakers at this event. Contact the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association for more information.

The Canadian Angus Association Annual Convention and AGM will be in Saskatoon June 8th - 10th. There are various events planned as well as the Canadian Angus Foundation ‘Building The Legacy’ Sale on Saturday night. Contact the Canadian Angus Association or Belinda Wagner for more details.

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The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence Field Day is June 20th at Clavet. This is an interesting event highlighting the various projects being run by the University of Saskatchewan forage and livestock divisions.

July will see the Manitoba Angus Association Gold Show at Harding July 21st. Contact the Manitoba Angus Association for more details. Also, the CJA Showdown will be held in Swift Current July 20th - 22nd and we are looking forward to seeing Juniors from across the country participating. Contact the Canadian Junior Angus Association or Belinda Wagner for more details.

The Saskatchewan Angus Association Summer Tour will be held August 9th and 10th in East Central Saskatchewan this year with Yorkton being the main hub. Plans are well underway for what has become a "must attend" event. Contact the Saskatchewan Angus Association or Belinda Wagner for more details.

The National Angus Show will be in Brandon this fall at the Brandon Ag Ex in October. Be sure to make plans to be there either as an exhibitor or spectator and take in what will be a great show.

Here's to timely showers, green grass and a bountiful hay crop.

It’s with great pride that I get to introduce myself as your newest Canadian Angus Association (CAA) director. I’m Darren Ippolito and live near Kisbey in the SE part

of Saskatchewan. I, along with my partner Kylie and our three children, Kord, Etta and Ray-Lynn, my parents Glenn and Donna and a couple of valuable employees, run Moose Creek Red Angus. We have a registered herd, large commercial cow/calf and yearling operation as well as a small feedlot.

The perspective I’m planning to bring to the national board is a 20,000-foot view of the industry; a high level of accountability and fiscal prudence. We have the unique experience of touching all aspects of the beef chain and I’m looking forward to using that to move the CAA forward.

See ya down the road, Bob

Toner

But my first point of business will be to flesh out the Bob Toner Memorial Performance Audit. It will be a program worthy of such an iconic name. (Inside joke! Contact Bob or Darren for details…)

Thanks for allowing me the great privilege to represent our Angus family on the National Board.

Have a great spring Darren Ippolito moose.creek@sasktel.net 306.577.8970

Filling Your Own Bucket . . . by

● To reduce physical and mental fatigue and stress

● To strengthen family and other relationships

● To gain new motivation and productivity

● To achieve a new perspective

● To satisfy the "if only I had done this."

● To fill your own bucket by doing something, you have always wanted to do

B. Lynn Gordon

keep things going in the short term. Plus, if you have family members or employees that are part of your team, stepping away for a few days instills more confidence in them, allowing them to gain new skills and feel a greater part of the team. Micro-management is another way to add unneeded stress to your day.

The value of time away from the farm

Summer is around the corner. As a child, I was always ecstatic for summer. Like many of my school-age classmates, summer was a break from the routine of going to school and provided the opportunity to fill our days with whatever we wanted. For me, that was riding in the pickup or 4-wheeler across the pastures to check the cows during the breeding season and seeing the daily changes in the young calves or halter-breaking and washing my heifers and steers for summer 4-H and junior cattle shows. After the long Manitoba winters, being outside in the sunshine was a long-awaited reward.

Livestock families don't often take breaks or summer vacations. The hectic pace of calving season may have eased, but next on the calendar is haying, branding, breeding, and that never-ending chore of fixing fence. We probably have all heard someone saying I never get a vacation; I'm a rancher. Research indicates that individuals who take time away from work are better family members and better business individuals. If you don't believe you need a break, what about your family?

While I certainly understand the day-to-day responsibilities associated with livestock production and the hundreds of reasons why you shouldn't take a vacation; however ask yourself, what are some reasons you should?

Here are a few I come up with:

● To spend time with your family or friends

● To clear your mind from the daily decisionmaking

In an occupation where stress is taking a toll on individuals, and there is always something that needs to get done, what type of break can you schedule this summer to keep things in perspective and take time to look after yourself and your family? To be sustainable in business requires focus, motivation, and enjoyment. Allowing yourself the opportunity to restore your motivation and prevent physical and mental fatigue can impact the success of your business.

I used to tell my friends that my dad was a great outdoorsman, then I would chuckle and say, not the kind of outdoorsman you would think of. He never went fishing but loved being outdoors in the summer, judging livestock shows, or touring cow herds. Not all of Dad's or our family's breaks off the farm were 'true vacations.' Still, they were opportunities to travel, see new things, and meet new people, all of which impacted our family business and lifestyles and broadened our perspectives.

Looking back now, I realize how difficult it was for our family to leave the farm for an extended period because of financial and logistical reasons. Who will do the chores? Will things be taken care of the way you would do it? What if something goes wrong? How do I develop a contingency plan to be prepared if something were to go wrong?

For some individuals, the thought of being away from the farm adds stress and prevents them from getting away. A friend often says, "I can't leave because no one will care for things as I do." Remember, you are not asking the fill-in person to manage the ranch at your level; they are there temporarily to

If taking an extended time away from the ranch is challenging to put into motion, take small steps like:

● Take a day trip to a destination you have been wanting to visit and learn about

● Attend an educational program on a topic you have always wanted to learn

● Visit a nearby customer who purchased cattle from you or used your genetics

● Invite cattle producers to visit your farm and commit to making a return visit to their ranch

● Join an organization to gain a new perspective and meet new people

● Identify an off-farm break as a business goal you plan to achieve

I recall two different times when I struggled with the decision to take time away from my work.

The one I hadn’t planned for so the trip was more expensive than I could afford at the time, but I knew if I didn't go, I might never get to see that event or that part of the county – a decision which I don't regret. Yet, what was even more special was the opportunity to visit an extended cousin who passed away unexpectedly about six months later. The other allowed me to forge new friendships, broaden my perspective and put a checkmark beside a special event on my bucket list.

No matter the context of your break, find ways to 'fill your bucket.' As a friend told me last week, if you think you want to do something, do it, life is short. The work will always be there, but the opportunity to look after yourself and others important to you may not. Enjoy.

Saskatchewan Angus Commercial Producer of the Year

Some information to help you put together a nomination . . .

a. Have sound representation of Angus cattle in their herd.

- Number of years actively involved in the cattle industry.

- Current number of active females in their herd.

b. Promote the cattle to the best of their ability.

c. Produce sound, quality cattle that are demanded in the market.

nominating for Commercial Producer of the Year

-Involvement in boards, organizations-Canadian/Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Associations, RM Council, Community boards, etc.

- Commercial Involvement - Sponsor/Advertise at commercial events, judge commercial events, attend commercial events as a contributor, actively marketing commercial Angus cattle with a sale, show, etc.

- Volunteerism - 4-H leader, Junior programs, local community, provincially and nationally.

- Youth Involvement - Leader training opportunities for youth, Mentor program involvement, etc.

- Promotion and Marketing of the Angus Breed - Sales - consignment sale, fall sells, background, finishes cattle, production sale. Attend commercial/pen shows as an exhibitor. Media presence - Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, radio, print, email, signage.

- Environmentally sound practices - Soil conservation practices, Seeding cover crops for forages, Responsible grazing practices, Member of VBP, sustainable beef.

Nominations are due by August 15 annually. Submit to office@saskatchewanangus.com with Commercial Producer of the Year as the subject line.

The Saskatchewan Angus Association Board will review nominations received and select the Recipient at their Fall Board Meeting.

Winners receive a Gate Sign at an event of their choice and are featured in the Spring ‘Angus Edge’.

The list of criteria is to be considered but not limited to when

Saskatchewan Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year

Some information to help you put together a nomination . . .

Breeders who are to be considered for

a. Have sound representation of purebred Angus cattle in their herd.

b. Promote Angus cattle to the best of their ability.

Purebred Breeder of the Year must

c. Produce sound, quality cattle that are demanded in the market.

d. Contribute to the provincial association through attendance, volunteering, etc. of planned events.

The list of criteria is to be considered but not limited to when nominating for Purebred Breeder of the Year

- Number of years the breeder has been actively registering cattle with CAA.

- Current number of active registered females the breeder has with the CAA.

- Commercial Involvement - Sponsor/Advertise at commercial events, judge commercial events, attend as commercial events as a contributor, actively marketing commercial Angus cattle with a sale, show etc.

- Volunteerism - 4-H leader, Junior programs, planning of SAA events i.e. summer tour, Gold Show, Agribition show, etc. Youth Involvement-Leadership training opportunities for youth, intern programs, mentor program involvement, etc.

- Promotion and Marketing of the Angus Breed - Sales - bull sale, production sale, consignment sale, Attend shows as an exhibitor, Media presence - Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, radio, print, email, signage, etc.

- Involvement in boards, organizations - Canadian/Saskatchewan Cattle Association’s, Canadian/Saskatchewan Angus Association’s, Agribition, R.M., local fair boards, etc.

- Environmentally sound practices - Soil conservation practices, seeding cover crops for forages, responsible grazing practices, member of the VBP, sustainable beef, etc.

Deadline for in-person nominations is during the Annual General Meeting to be held Friday, October 20th, 2023.

Nominations may be submitted via email to office@saskatchewanangus.com by Monday, October 15th. Please use Breeder of the Year for the subject line. Nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.

Winners receive a Gate Sign at an event of their choice and are featured in the Fall ‘Angus Edge’.

Saskatchewan Junior Angus Report . . .

Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors

Reegan Frey - President Oxbow, SK - 306.485.6788 reeganafrey@gmail.com

Kylie Willms - Vice-President Dundurn, SK - 306.380.4595 Kyliewillms101@gmail.com

Sienna Bohrson - Secretary Hanley, SK - 306.213.7771 siennabohrson@icloud.com

Tanner Lowe - Junior Director Meacham, SK - 306.270.4266 tpl44@icloud.com

Directors at Large

Baxter Blair McLean, SK - 306.699.7807 baxterblair17@gmail.com

Chase Bruynooghe Outlook, SK - 306.860.9715 chase.bruynooghe@xplornet.com

Jessica Davey Saskatoon, SK - 306.230.7409 jessicadavey@gamail.com

Dylan Frey Oxbow, SK - 306.485.6787 dfrey5145@gmail.com

Rayel Kaczmar Grenfell, SK - 306.451.0075 rayelkaczmar14@gmail.com

Hillary Sauder Hodgeville, SK - 306.677.7542 hsauder12@gmail.com

Eric Smith Mankota, SK - 306.264.7331 eric.smith33@icloud.com

Allyson Tetzlaff Viscount, SK - 306.231.6968 allytetz@gmail.com

Connor Tetzlaff Viscount, SK - 306.231.6904 connortetzlaff01@gmail.com

The Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association Directors are working hard on ideas for the upcoming year. We hope to find new ways to involve more Saskatchewan Angus Juniors in the association and industry. As the future of our breed, the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Board understands the importance of our involvement and we hope to engage and excite all Junior members.

Our Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom on May 3, 2023 where we held elections for board positions. Myself, Reegan Frey was elected President, Kylie Willms was elected Vice President, Sienna Bohrson was elected Secretary and the following are our current Directors at Large: Baxter Blair, Chase Bruynooghe, Jessica Davey, Dylan Frey, Tanner Lowe, Rayel Kaczmar, Hillary Sauder, Eric Smith, Allyson Tetzlaff and Connor Tetzlaff. These positions offer many opportunities for Juniors to become more involved in the Association to gain knowledge, skills, and experience. Thank you to retiring directors Brandy Fettes and Callie Steen.

The Guiding Outstanding Angus Leadership (GOAL) Conference was an absolute blast this year in Toronto, Ontario. We would like to thank the Saskatchewan Angus Association and the Saskatchewan Livestock Association for sponsoring bursaries for 13 Saskatchewan Junior Angus members to attend. These bursaries allowed our Juniors to fly to Toronto for the annual GOAL conference. The main function of the conference is to get Juniors involved and excited about the Angus breed while making connections and learning from speakers from across North America.

We are also very excited for the upcoming Canadian Junior Angus 23rd annual summer show, Showdown 2023. The show will be in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, July 20-22. This event is a great place to network with fellow Junior Angus members from across Canada while taking part in the many competitions including, conformation, showmanship, print marketing, sales talk, judging, team judging, photography, literature, art, scrapbooking, graphic design, public speaking, Angus cook-off, and Angus Spirit of Youth, plus the grand aggregate awards. Entries are open and the registration form is available online. The deadline for entries is June 1 and the late entry deadline is June 20th.

Looking further into the fall, we will once again be hosting our provincial Junior Angus Show at the Lloydminster Stockade Roundup - stay tuned to our social media for more information coming later in the summer.

The Saskatchewan Angus Association offers two $1000 scholarships each year to Saskatchewan Junior Angus members. These scholarships greatly assist juniors in their post-secondary education journeys, helping juniors to achieve their educational goals. These scholarships are held in trust until junior members have completed their first semester of schooling. The deadline is set for November 15th to apply for this scholarship.

Canadian Junior Angus also has many opportunities regarding awards, scholarships, and bursaries. There are also bursaries available for travel to CJA events, education outreach, and more. Check out the website at cdnangus.ca for more information on these opportunities available throughout the year.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association, please feel free to contact myself or one of our board members. If you are interested in joining as a member or on the board, we’d be more than glad to have you!

by Reegan Frey

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Coming Events

June 8 - 10 ............ Canadian Angus Convention, Saskatoon, SK

June 15 ................. Deadline for Canadian Junior Angus Scholarship Applications

June 20 ................. Deadline for LATE entries, Showdown 2023

June 20 Livestock & Forage Centre of Excellence Field Day, Clavet, SK

July 20 - 22 ........... Canadian Junior Angus ‘Showdown’, Swift Current, SK

July 21 .................. Manitoba Gold Show, Harding, MB

July 25 .................. Manitoba Angus Summer Tour, Neepawa, MB

August 8-10 .......... Saskatchewan Angus Summer Tour, East-Central area

August 10 ............. Verified Angus Beef Barbeque Competition, Dysart, SK

August 15 ............. Deadline for Commercial Producer of the Year Nominations

October 1 ............. Deadline for The Angus Edge - Fall Edition

October 1 ............. Deadline for entries, Canadian Western Agribition

October 1 ............. Deadline for entries, Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up

October 20 ............ Saskatchewan Angus Annual General Meeting, Caronport, SK

October 20 ........... Masterpiece Sale, Caronport, SK

Oct 30-Nov 3 ........ Stockade Round-Up, Lloydminster, SK

November 15 Deadline for Saskatchewan Junior Angus Scholarship Applications

November 20-25 ... Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK

November 24 ........ All Star Angus Sale, Regina, SK

December 8 .......... Wheeler’s Stock Farm & Friends Celebration Sale, Bradwell, SK

December 10 ‘Females of Merit’ Sale, Radville, SK