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’.