Bev Roe Inducted into OSU Animal Science Hall of Fame

OCA MEMBER INDUCTED INTO OSU ANIMAL SCIENCES HALL OF FAME

The Ohio State University (OSU) Department of Animal Sciences recently inducted Beverly (Bev) Wagner Roe, Angus cattle producer, into the Animal Sciences Hall of Fame. Those inducted into the Animal Sciences Hall of Fame have demonstrated superior skills and achievements within the field. They have served others through giving their time, energy and leadership to their industry and community. Roe received her undergraduate degree in 1975 in animal science and agricultural communications. Her roots run deep in Ohio agriculture as she was raised on her family’s registered Angus cattle farm near Fremont, Ohio. Following her graduation, Roe used her talents to communicate the story of agriculture as a writer and editor for the Ohio Farmer magazine. Roe is a well-respected leader of Ohio’s beef industry and a passionate spokesperson for agriculture. She is unique as she truly understands all facets of the beef industry from conception to consumption and is intensely focused on making a lasting connection with consumers. She and her husband, Bill, operate Pedro’s Angus farm located in the southwestern corner of the state near Hamilton, Ohio. Their farm consists of approximately 150 head of registered Angus cattle. They market a large number of bulls and bred females each year to commercial cattlemen in a multi-state area. The farm uses the latest technologies available to constantly improve their genetics and create repeat customers for their bulls. Prior to the ownership of their Angus farm, Roe assisted her husband Bill in operating a chain of restaurants, including Pedro’s Angus Steakhouse, which he started in 1982. When the Roes sold the restaurants in 2005, they expanded their registered cow-calf operation and built it into one of today’s top Angus operations in Ohio. The Roes have participated in trade missions to promote their cattle and Ohio’s beef industry to Brazil. They have also helped bridge the information gap between consumers and farmers by hosting pasture to plate tours for influencers, such as members of the media, dietitians, bloggers, chefs and retailers, as well as vocational agriculture students and elementary school students. In addition to her career and her farm, Roe served on the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and as a director on the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) board for six years. She has provided leadership and expertise to many organizations at the local and national levels, including the Butler County Cattlemen’s Association, the Ohio Angus Association, the American Angus Association and the Certified Angus Beef LLC program headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. Roe and Pedro’s Angus are also the recipients of several prestigious awards. These include, to name just a few, the 2012 OCA Industry Excellence award, the 2012 Ohio Agriculture Woman of the Year award and the 2004 CAB Restaurateur Marketer of the Year award.

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