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Saskatchewan Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year
Some information to help you put together a nomination . . .
Breeders who are to be considered for
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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’.
