Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Angus Association
Fall 2023
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Saskatchewan Angus Association ~ 2023 Purebred Breeder of the Year ~ ~ Perrot Cattle Company ~ ~ The Saskatchewan Angus Association along with its members are pleased to present the 2023 Breeder of the Year award to Perrot Cattle Company, Greg and Anna-Marie Perrot their three children Rocco, Talia and Cozi. The Perrot’s raise Angus cattle at Alameda, Saskatchewan.
Every Angus breeder has a story about how they got into the breed. For the Perrot’s, it initially was started by Anna-Marie’s dad, when he purchased his first purebred Angus cows in 1962 at the Wilfred Willoughby dispersal. He paid for those first cows with a grain ticket and one of those purchased was a Blackbird cow which has become the most dominant cow family in their herd. When he made these female purchases, the Town N' Country Angus herd began. Anna’s parents, Kuno and Dolly Freitag, had six children, four boys, and two girls. According to Anna (the youngest), when the last child was born, he had given up on any of his kids, especially a little girl, wanting to take over the cow herd. However, every Saturday morning Kuno would wake Anna up, and they would drive to the pasture where they would go through every cow and calf and analyse them. This is when Anna’s passion for cattle and particularly the Angus breed began.
Many years later, Anna-Marie met Greg at Agribition where he was exhibiting Charolais cattle with his family. They married and Anna-Marie moved to Naicam where Greg’s family farm was located. After a few years they moved back to Alameda, and Greg purchased his business in the continued on Page 10
by Jordan Sies
Roger Reynolds and Jordan Sies, SAA Directors and Belinda Wagner, SAA General Manager presenting to the Perrot family
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Saskatchewan Angus Association - 2023 Board of Directors
President
Chad Hollinger Neudorf, Saskatchewan 306.331.0302 hollingerlandandcattle@gmail.com
1st Vice-President
Jordan Sies Grayson, Saskatchewan 306.728.1299 sieser94@hotmail.com
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Kim McLean Regina, Saskatchewan 306.230.1681 kim.mclean@sasktel.net
Executive Director
Brennan Schachtel Marshall, Saskatchewan 306.821.2504 eyehill@gmail.com
Past President
Michelle Potapinski Hodgeville, Saskatchewan 306.677.7540 windy.willows@sasktel.net
Troy Frick Neudorf, Saskatchewan 306.728.8911 northernviewangus@gmail.com 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
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 Darren Ippolito Kisbey, Saskatchewan 306.577.8970 moose.creek@sasktel.net
Honourary President Doug Howe Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Jim Wright Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan 306.304.7711 wrightranch@sasktel.net
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President’s Report . . .
Swift Current was the location of the 23rd Canadian Junior Angus (CJA) Showdown in July and a great group of kids and cattle came together for three days of competitions and some fun. Congratulations to the CJA board on hosting one of their largest national shows to-date and thanks to all of the sponsors and volunteers that helped make it happen.
For our Saskatchewan Angus Association, summer and fall are always a busy time of the year with plenty of events to attend and this year we were also home to two national Angus events.
I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our Canadian Angus Convention. It was hosted by Saskatchewan Angus and took place in Saskatoon, June 8th-10th. Our committee worked hard to put a great program together with various tours, cattle displays and speakers along with topnotch food and hospitality. It was great to see members from across the country in attendance. Thank you to all of the gracious sponsors as well as everyone who was able to attend.
by Chad Hollinger New for this year we will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on October 20th, prior to the Masterpiece Sale hosted by Gold Bar Livestock near Caronport, SK. We are hoping for good attendance and a great event.
Our Gold shows for the fall will be held in Lloydminster on Friday, November 3rd at Stockade Roundup as well as at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina on Thursday, November 23rd. We also look forward to the All Star Angus Sale that will be held Friday night, November 24th and the Brian Good Battle of the Breed Bull Calf Jackpot on the Wednesday of Agribition. Watch for a friendly competition and charity fundraiser to go along with the Jackpot.
The Saskatchewan Angus East Central Summer Tour was held August 9th and 10th on the eastern side of our province where we visited eight farms and saw an outstanding group of Angus cattle. Our hosts did an exceptional job, from the display of cattle to the excellent food and the exciting entertainment, it was a tour to remember. The tour was capped off on Thursday evening with the 1st Annual Best of luck with the fall run and sales and Verified Angus Beef Barbecue I hope to see you at one of our many Competition that brought out some of the events held throughout the season. top pitmasters from across the province to compete for what was said to be one of the largest cash prizes in BBQ competition. Thank you to everyone who attended along with all of the sponsors, without your generosity events like these aren’t possible.
Showing at our Gold Shows this Fall?
Make sure you check your animals for legible, proper tattoos. It is also required that all animals carry ANGUS Indicators (RFID tags)
Congratulations to Josee and Justin Garner. They were married in their yard near Simpson, Saskatchewan on July 8. Josee is the daughter of JP and Marlene Monvoisin, JPM Farms and Justin is the son of Robbie & Cindy Garner, Nordal Angus. Page 8
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Perrot Moonshine 7K - 2022 Agribition President’s Classic Jackpot Champion & Senior Bull Calf Champion Agribition 2022
oilfield, Magnascope, which he still runs today. Anna’s sole focus has been on the cattle and the kids. In 2006, Greg and Anna-Marie purchased Kuno’s Angus cow herd which is when Perrot Cattle Co. began. The Town N’ Country prefix is still very dominant in the pedigrees of their herd today. They hope to continue with their purebred base for many years, and also run some commercials which are mainly Angus cross Simmental. Like many young families, the Perrot’s are involved with their kid’s activities as well as being active in the community. Greg is very busy with his oil field business and Anna-Marie currently sits on the local school board, is a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and also the local karate club.
Rocco is in grade 12 and is the dirt farmer for the family. He looks after growing the feed for the cow herd. After graduation he plans to get a degree in crop sciences. He has also taken up roping recently as well. The two girls, Talia and Cozi,
Rocco who are now in grades 8 and 6 respectively, are both involved in the 4-H Beef club. They also play baseball and compete in barrel racing all summer.
Perrot Cattle Co. have had many accomplishments throughout the years raising Angus cattle. In 2016 they had the high selling bred heifer in the Power and Perfection Sale at Canadian Western Agribition - Perrot Bardella 12C, who was Senior Champion Bred Heifer the Page 10
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day before, sold for $22,000 to Blairs.Ag and Carlos Ojea Rullan. Just recently in 2022, the Perrot family won the Presidents Classic All Breeds Bull Jackpot at Canadian Western Agribition with Perrot Moonshine 7K. It was a very emotional accomplishment for AnnaMarie and her family.
Greg, Anna-Marie and family market their bulls in their own bull sale held at the farm, in their beautiful yard, Kuno and Dolly admiring the kid’s heifers in March. They also sell some select females at this sale as well as at a couple of consignment sales in customers are getting bulls and females that will the fall. They sell their commercial calves in the turn a profit and enhance their herds. fall at Chopper K Auction Mart in Alameda, Saskatchewan. With the use of embryos, AI sires They feel very fortunate for the success that they and premium walking bulls, they are constantly have achieved over the years, however their achievements aren’t working hard to ensure that their measured in a banner, but rather the friendships made. They cherish all the people who have contributed to their success, whether it be fresh new enthusiastic faces, or the people her dad introduced to her as a child and that she looked up to and Cozi admired. Talking to Anna as we gathered content for this article, she had this to say, “There really are no words to thank everyone for this amazing award. We feel so undeserving of this honour, but feel blessed to be a part of the agriculture industry and particularly the Angus breed.”
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Congratulations to the Perrot family on receiving the ~ ~ 2023 Saskatchewan Angus Breeder of the Year Award. ~ ~
Rocco, Talia, Anna, Cozi & Greg
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Directors Chair . . .
Hello, I hope you have had a wonderful summer and fall has been treating you well. As chair of the Saskatchewan Angus Mentorship and Member Engagement Committee as well as a member of the Promotion Committee I would like to introduce you to the following initiatives and provide opportunities for you to become involved.
Parts of our strategic plan, which was renewed this past spring, are to strengthen youth involvement in the industry and to enhance knowledge and education. We are undertaking the following and seeking member support and involvement. We are also working collaboratively with the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) folks with these initiatives.
1. We are looking to generate a list of Angus producers to provide seedstock farm tours in the fall or new year. These tours would be worked on with classroom teachers in your community as to the content of the tour on your farm. Age of the students would be variable. Historically
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by Troy Frick tours are 1-1.5 hours in length. For example, a tour at our farm might take place in April when we have calves on the ground and would be starting to AI cows. We would discuss the calving processes, animal health during calving season, rebreeding-maybe demonstrate the AI’ing of a cow, feeding animals etc. We would like to have an Angus burger barbecue too. Remember this is an example of what we might do at our place.
2. At our local fall and spring fairs AITC has beef displays/presentations for classroom tours which target grades 4 and 7. Each class would come by the display for about 10-15 minutes. Depending on the fair, an animal may be provided, or you maybe could take an animal to display. AITC would provide a script for you to speak to regarding the beef industry, nutrition, etc. Harvest Showdown in Yorkton November 1-3 is the only fair for the fall that AITC is involved in. There are more fairs next spring that AITC would require more presenters.
4. We are proposing a mentorship style of project for the Tuesday of Agribition week. Tuesday is a day with a variety of activities, cattle and people should be settled in, but lots is needed to be done. We have dubbed this project “Tag-AlongTuesday”. Our plan is to reach out to 4-H and Junior members throughout the province to get 10 youth ages 12 and older who are interested in learning about what all goes on at an event like Agribition. The youth would be self reliant and eager to participate with you, support your crew in all that you do on Tuesday. As a mentor, you would be asked to share your knowledge with them throughout the day while they help you. A member of the Saskatchewan Angus Board of Directors would meet and bring the youth to your stall in the show barn or the yards and introduce the two of you. Youth would be asked to be present by no later than 8 am and then stay until tie out is completed and stalls redone. There is no cost to you at all for this project.
If you would like further information or would like to be involved in any of these 3. The beef dome, a large inflatable dome projects please contact me at for gym presentations, will tour the northernviewangus@gmail.com or at 306province to a variety of schools. AITC are 728-8911. looking for cattle folks to support them during these beef presentations on Have a great fall, enjoy the high that the cattle sustainability, environmental impacts, market is currently on, and I hope to hear nutritional value of beef, etc. AITC would from you. provide a script and support you in this during the presentation. The beef dome targets grade 6-9 students.
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JPM Farms Earns Certified Angus Beef Award . . . long-time partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada. The perpetually progressive learners naturally work hard to improve their cow herd and grasslands.
(l-r) John Stika (CAB), Marlene, Colton, Paula, Josee and Jean Paul (JP) Monvoisin, Bruce Cobb (CAB)
The cattle business awards no trophies for participation. Nor does any rancher plan and work to be noticed for doing things right.
Yet caring for land and livestock quietly switched a spotlight on JPM Farms. JeanPaul and Marlene Monvoisin, with their son Colton and daughter Josee MonvoisinGarner, operate the quality-focused seedstock Angus ranch in the rolling hills near Parkbeg, Saskatchewan.
They lean into viable sustainability, with immense focus on the environment and a
Jean Paul Monvoisin cares for 300 Angus cows in the prairie pothole region of Saskatchewan, Canada along side his family. Page 14
“Our philosophy is to treat the land, the cattle and our family the best we can every day to make it a better day than the one before,” Marlene says. Outstanding results earned JPM Farms the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) 2023
The ecosystem here depends on wildlife. The Monvoisins credit waterfowl, other birds and deer with helping increase sustainability in their native grassland pastures.
“Ensuring that you have a resilient, highly functioning soil provides biodiversity across the landscape—and distribution of landscape dynamics needed for different wildlife species and cattle grazing resources,” MacDonald says. Partnering with Ducks Unlimited helps improve JPM Farms’ grasslands for environmental and ranching wins.
Conservation and Cows Cattle are good for the grass. “I don’t think there’s another animal that could be as efficient in maintaining the landscape,” Jean Paul says.
Management underpins the effect, as JPM Farms strictly limits grazing for sustainability.
The arid to semi-arid Coteau’s native grasses tolerate some The family runs 130 registered Angus and 170 commercial Angus drought, but all pastures run the risk of sudden declines in pairs across 6,000 acres. grass and water quality. That’s Canadian Commitment to Excellence why the family worked with the Farm and Award. The Monvoisin family was Ranch Water Infrastructure Program on a recognized at the CAB Annual Conference pipeline that carries water to remote pastures in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September. on conservation easements. The result helps distribute grazing and gives purpose to land Destination Ranchland otherwise unusable for ranching. Just 100 miles north of the Montana border, JPM Farms sits in the heart of the Missouri Feet, Function and Selection Coteau, a hilly plateau that parallels the river Their cow herd has adapted greatly to the big southeastward into the Dakotas. hills and rocky setting since Jean-Paul’s grandfather brought registered black Angus “When we're green and wet here, we have a to Saskatchewan in 1941. Cattle must walk lot of pothole wetlands, and great upland across large summer pastures where vegetation that supports nesting habitat for structural correctness determines survival. waterfowl,” says Ross MacDonald of Ducks Unlimited. “That's also what allows ranchers “You have to have good feet,” Jean-Paul in this area to thrive.” says. “That's the most important thing I’ve found.” Angus Edge - Fall 2023
The wide-open country says a cow must be maternal, Marlene adds, providing steady care and raising a quality calf.
“The mother cow is the biggest way you're going to be profitable,” she says.
Marlene says. “There's immense pride in having Angus cattle in our herd and producing Angus for our customers, ourselves and the consumer.”
They rely on such cows to produce bulls for customers, as well as calves with superior carcasses for beef the Monvoisins market independently.
“The biggest compliment I can get is to see my customers’ calf weaning weights go up a year or two after they start using our bulls,” Marlene says. She says the best way to improve a herd and profitability is to cull from the bottom and build the top end. They are doing it in their own herd using expected progeny differences (EPDs), and helping customers do likewise. With better bulls come higher weaning weights and greater carcass quality, all adding dollars.
Cattle are bred for functionality at JPM Farms, as they need to cover a lot of terrain.
But excellence? “I don't think anybody can ever say they're the best at anything. Excellence is a goal, not the end,” Marlene says. “It's all the extra work you do to be successful or just make your own operation better.”
At JPM Farms, it means approaching each day with the attitude that you will make things better than they were yesterday— for your cattle, the land and how you treat other people. Going the extra mile and working hard at what you love.
“It's a huge part of sustainability,” Jean-Paul says. “We have to get paid for what we're doing.”
Incorporating embryo transfer and a robust data collection system, the Monvoisins are geared toward progress. They are also committed to education, both in explaining EPDs to customers and learning for themselves.
The Goal, Not the End The family’s recipe comes down to careful consideration of Angus genetics, continuing education and serving customers as bull buyers or helping to market calves.
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Out and About . . .
As we are starting into the fall calf run we are experiencing prices for feeder calves unlike anything we have seen before. This
by Bob Toner, CAA Director of Business Development
is long overdue and provides an opportunity for purebred producers to take a harder look at their bull pens and replacement females and maybe cash them in now. There are still a lot of cows going to town in some areas due to lack of pasture and feed which may add pressure to the spring bull sales, so why put extra time and money into some "borderline" cattle when they are worth good money now? Maybe you could use some of that money to add some new genetics to your operation at some of the many sales happening this fall? Just a thought…
A few of the bigger events I went to this summer were the Summer Herd Tour hosted by CAMO Cattle Co and Madsen Angus in Manitoba. It was nice to see this happen again and there was a very good turnout for this one-day event. Showdown was held in Swift Current in July and was the second-biggest one to date. There were Juniors from across Canada in attendance, and once again it was truly impressive to see the abilities of the young people in all the various competitions and the quality of the cattle exhibited. Congratulations to Canadian Junior Angus under the guidance of Belinda Wagner for once again putting on a fantastic event. The Saskatchewan Angus Association held their tour in August in East Central Saskatchewan. The twoday event included stops at eight farms, displays by our hosts and other breeders in the area, a fantastic Ukrainian supper, entertainment by Quick Dick McDick and the first Verified Angus Barbecue competition. This tour was once again very well attended, and if you haven't been on one of these yet you should make plans to do so.
I'll be travelling around this fall getting to as many Angus Feeder Calf Sales as I can. I'll also be at the Gold Shows in Brandon (National Show), Lloydminster Stockade Roundup and Canadian Western Agribition in Regina as well as some bull and female sales around the country.
Here's to hoping the commercial market stays strong and the purebred bull and female sales follow suit. See ya down the road, Bob
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Hardgrass Bull Sale
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Chinook Harvest Sale
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Masterpiece Sale
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Border Butte Angus Bull Sale
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Relationships Make it Real . . .
answer, but I can sure make a call and find out for you.” Building relationships can introduce you to new people, spread the word about your cattle, and help you solve problems.
In the beef cattle world, it’s not just about the cows; It’s about the people who raise them. I was fortunate to attend the 2023 World Angus Technical Meetings, an international gathering of the country members of the World Angus Secretariat hosted by the Czech Aberdeen Angus Association of the Czech Republic, September 8-15th. The event brought together 250 Angus enthusiasts from 32 different countries. It was my second time attending, having previously attended the event in Uruguay in 2019.
What struck me most during this global cattle industry gathering was how people from all corners of the world came together. Despite a few language barriers, we connected and bonded over our shared interest in Angus cattle. Conversations flowed effortlessly, whether we were strolling through pastures, watching the show, or chatting on the bus. It was a powerful reminder that in the cattle business, it’s as much about the people as it is about the cattle.
The Importance of Relationships Relationships are real and valuable to the success of your business. When it comes down to deciding who to do business with – it comes down to trust. We all prefer to work with people we trust – those who stand behind their cattle, are dependable and genuinely care about their customers’ success. When people trust you, they’re more likely to believe what you say. This trust becomes invaluable when you need support for your business.
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Tips for Building and Maintaining Valuable Relationships Authenticity: Be genuine and authentic in your interactions. People appreciate sincerity and are more likely to trust and connect with you when they perceive you as authentic.
Active Listening: Practice active listening by giving your full attention to the person you are speaking with. Ask open-ended questions, show empathy, and avoid interrupting. This demonstrates that you value their perspective.
Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to meet potential business partners, clients, and mentors. It doesn’t have to be an international event; it can be your local show, field day, or auction market sale.
Follow-Up: After meeting someone new or after a business interaction, always follow up with a thank-you email or message. This small gesture can leave a lasting impression. While this step can be time-consuming, you never know when keeping that connection active will make a difference. Continuing the relationships, I made at the World Angus meetings in 2019 impacted the outcome of my conversations and connections in 2023.
Give Before You Get: Offer help, advice, or resources without expecting an immediate return. I witnessed many examples of this. People openly and willingly offered their assistance to others, whether seeking information about new genetics or learning ways to help the Angus breed grow.
Learn About Their Needs: Understand the needs, challenges, and goals of the people you're building relationships with. Every person you interact with can teach you something valuable, and this attitude of continual learning can strengthen your relationships. Building relationships with a potential customer means understanding the needs before you offer a solution.
by B. Lynn Gordon Be Positive: Maintain a positive attitude even when faced with challenges. Being positive can be infectious and can make you more appealing to be around. Have you ever heard anyone say they returned to buy a bull from a grumpy cattleman? No, but you hear about the people who are so friendly, serve the best hot beef sandwich and send you a piece of pie home after the sale.
Personalize Your Communication: Address people by name and reference specific details from your previous conversations to show that you remember and care. This is a skill that comes easier for some than others. I noticed one person on the tour who addressed everyone they spoke to by their first name. I couldn’t believe they remembered all the names (and yes, we did have name tags), but this person remembered them without referencing the name tags. Think about how it feels when you are addressed by your first name by someone you just met.
Be Patient: Building solid relationships takes time. Don't rush the process or expect immediate results. Be patient and nurture your connections over the long term. Be mindful that not everyone will be comfortable with the same level or speed you may seek in building the relationship.
Diversity: Be open to connecting with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Learning about agriculture and the cattle industry from people worldwide was fantastic. Still, even in your own region or province, you can gain and learn from different viewpoints or perspectives. Handle Conflicts Gracefully: As you build long-term relationships conflicts may arise. When they do, address them promptly and professionally. Focus on finding solutions rather than assigning blame.
In summary, focusing on building relationships can lead to partnerships, collaborations, referrals, and opportunities that benefit your business in the long run. The cattle business thrives on these connections and results in many lifelong friendships too. After all, in the cattle business, it’s the people who make it special. Angus Edge - Fall 2023
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East Central Angus Tour . . . The Saskatchewan Angus Association once again held a very successful tour August 8th 10th in the East Central area of the province. Things kicked off with registration and hospitality on the evening of August 8th in Yorkton. It was apparent early on that things were looking good as people from British Columbia to Ontario showed up to join the party. Day #1 started with two buses and a number of vehicles following to our first stop, Parkwood Farm with co-host PK Red Angus. Parkwood Farm is owned and operated by Jack and Joyce Burkell as well as Scott and Mandy Burkell and their family. The original homestead was established in 1903 with the first commercial Angus cows arriving in 1933 and the first registered ones being added in 1941. The mixed grain and cattle operation currently numbers about 175 mother cows as well as a small feedlot. Over the years they have marketed bulls privately as well as by auction with Double C Red Angus and at various consignment sales in East Central Saskatchewan. In 2007 they began marketing through the Blue Collar Bull Sale held every April at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton. Females are also marketed through the Blue Collar Sale, Yorkton Harvest Showdown and privately off the farm. The 5th generation is starting to step in at Parkwood Farms to continue the farming tradition. The co-hosts, PK Red Angus is owned and operated by Clint and Meridee Kopelchuk, Canora, SK. PK Red Angus is a relatively new Angus breeder but are long time Horned Hereford breeders. The base of their cow herd is founded mainly on T-K Ranch breeding. The Kopelchuks market their bulls
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privately and can usually be found exhibiting been in the Red Angus business for over 30 at the Yorkton Harvest Showdown. years and in the last few have also added a Black Angus division. In the past they have The next stop was HS Angus, Henry Stewart run as many as 300 cows, however they are and Nicole Russel and family, Invermay, SK. currently looking at lowering that number to In 2007 Henry and his dad John moved to 80 select females. In the past they have Saskatchewan from Ontario and began a marketed their bulls and females through commercial Angus herd. In 2012 they decided consignment and select sales across the to start into the purebred business and HS provinces but since 2000 they have held their Angus was formed in 2013. Their herd own bull and select female sale right on the currently consists of 50 purebred cows with 10 ranch. You will also find Double C females replacement heifers being added every year. HS available in select sales in the fall. Angus has marketed bulls through an online format the last couple of years. Also displaying cattle at Double C were Emmatt Creek Ranch, Mark Wushke and family, Foam Also displaying cattle at HS Angus was Three Lake and Legacy Speckle Park and Angus, the Roses Ranch, Peter Ivanochko and family, Vogel family from Theodore, SK. Preeceville, SK. Three Roses Ranch was started in 2006 as a commercial Angus herd. Over the Day #1 wrapped up with a stop at Tuffnell for years purebred Red and Black Angus have been a delicious Ukranian supper. After supper the added with the first bulls being offered in the pride of Tuffnell, Quick Dick McDick, kept the spring of 2021. Peter looks forward to expanding crowd entertained with his view of current events and life experiences we have all had his herd and customer base. living in rural Saskatchewan. A good time was After lunch at HS Angus, it was back on the had by all and then it was time to head back to road for our next stop, Dual E Cattle Co., Eric Yorkton and get ready for Day #2. and Erin Yewsuik, Wishart, SK. Dual E Cattle Co. was established in 2015, however Day #2 started off with rain coming down the Yewsuik family is no stranger to the Red but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The Angus breed with Eric purchasing his first first stop was Crescent Creek Angus, female in 2000 from Crescent Creek. The Goodeve, Irene, Wes and Kim Olynyk and goal at Dual E is to produce functional, sound family. The original homestead was settled in footed, highly maternal cattle. They market 1904. In 1951 Mike and Irene registered their bulls privately beginning mid-February every first animals under the Crescent Creek prefix. year. You can also look for Dual E Wes, Kim and their son Wade currently run consignments in the Touch of Class Sale this the day-to-day operations and the farm has grown to a mixed grain and cattle operation December in Saskatoon. running about 220 Black Angus cows. In the Our next stop was Double C Red Angus, past Crescent Creek consigned to various Foam Lake, SK. The Patterson family has sales in the province however now their main
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marketing happens the first Saturday in April with an on-farm bull and female sale. Last year marked their 25th anniversary sale and next year will mark 70 years registering Angus cattle. On display at Crescent Creek as well were cattle from Wes and Kim’s daughter Katie with her husband Austen from Anderson Cattle Co. across the border at Swan River, Manitoba. The Anderson’s hold an annual bull sale at the end of March on their ranch.
The next stop was Cupar at Triple H Cattle Co., Perry and Dawn Hart and family with co-host 4-K Angus, Tim and Paulette Keys and family. The Harts have been raising purebred cattle for 23 years and regularly consign bulls to the Triple A Bull Sale in Moose Jaw as well as sell privately off the farm.
through the Best of the Breeds Sale in Yorkton as well as off the farm. Females have been consigned to various sales over the years but mainly the Masterpiece Sale.
The next stop was Nu-Horizon Angus, Keiran, Deb and Kodie Doetzel from Lipton. The Doetzels moved from Alberta to Saskatchewan 15 years ago bringing with them their Red Angus herd. In 2007 they started their Black Angus division with purchases out of the New Force Angus dispersal. Currently Nu-Horizon market their bulls through the Triple A Bull Sale in Moose Jaw and their Red bulls in the Hollinger Land and Cattle bull sale at Neudorf as well as privately off the farm. Females sell through select sales throughout the province. Currently the purebred operations are being transitioned over to Kodie.
I would like to give a huge shout out to all the organizers who put this year’s tour together, the bus driver who was certainly tested on the day two roads and all who took the time to join the tour. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you haven’t attended this tour, you owe it to yourself to make a point of getting out there next year. It truly is a must attend event! If you are interested in hosting a tour in your area in the future contact Belinda with the Saskatchewan Angus Association 306-537-1518 or email office@saskatchewanangus.com to get the ball rolling.
4-K Angus market bulls through the Triple A Sale as well. After lunch and refreshments, The final stop was the Dysart Hall for the first it was a short drive down the road to Black annual Verified Angus BBQ. This was an Ridge Angus. event that teamed up six Barbeque Pitmasters with six Angus Beef producers/suppliers in a Black Ridge Angus is located at Dysart. The friendly competition. The samples were original farm was settled in the early 1920’s outstanding with everyone finding a favorite and Steve Moleski registered his first Angus and casting a vote for Peoples’ Choice as well cattle in 1957. Steve and Violet are still on as a panel of three judges making their the farm with John and Bonnie Moleski and choices for the winners. This was a new event their boys now handling the day-to-day enjoyed by all who took part. operations. Black Ridge bulls are sold
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership . . .
and new entrants into agriculture, and supports physical and mental health and safety. We’ll continue to provide funding to amplifier groups: Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan; 4-H Saskatchewan; and What’s new—and what’s changed? Agriculture in the Classroom, whose efforts and Here are some highlights from the new agreement: objectives in raising awareness of and appreciation for agriculture are tremendously important for the future ● The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Proof the industry. gram (FRWIP), the ministry’s flagship program for over 10 years, will continue to provide rebates to de- Science, research and innovation remains a priority velop secure and sustainable water sources such as for Saskatchewan, with annual funding increased to wells, dugouts and pipelines, in addition to well de- $35 million under Sustainable CAP. Funding for commissioning. Under Sustainable CAP, the program agricultural research will support our research partners has been enhanced to include the development of and the world-class research institutions in this small dams, and also includes funding for power in- province, in addition to project funding through stallations. The biggest enhancement, and the most re- programs such as the Agriculture Development Fund quested, is the increase to producer caps for rebates and the Agri-Arm applied research and demonstration from $50,000 to $75,000 over the life of the program. sites. Research enables innovation so producers can keep producing the high-quality products our markets ● The Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Prowant. gram (RALP) replaces the Farm Stewardship Program previously offered under CAP. The improved This is just a partial snapshot of what Sustainable CAP version has a focus on water quality, soil health and is bringing to Saskatchewan—but what does this new, biodiversity by empowering producers to adopt ben- upgraded agreement really mean for producers? eficial management practices (BMP). The program concentrates on three main BMPs: “Sustainable CAP is an enhanced and streamlined Land Use; suite of programs to support farmers, ranchers and Grazing Management; and agri-businesses as they work to feed a growing world,” Livestock Stewardship. Anderson explained. “As always, the ministry is flexible in its approach and will continue to engage ● The new Livestock Facility Emissions Prowith stakeholders throughout the five-year framework gram provides support for hog producers to improve to ensure the programs remain relevant and environmental performance, adapt to climate change responsive.” and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program is targeted to intensive hog operations with an eligible Nationally, Sustainable CAP is a five-year $3.5-billion cost of $60 per animal unit, to a maximum funding of investment by federal, provincial and territorial $500,000 per eligible applicant. governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food ● The previous Assurance Systems Producer Program and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 has been renamed the Animal Health and billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 Biosecurity Program. During consultations, billion in cost-shared programs and activities by biosecurity and animal welfare were identified as a federal, provincial and territorial governments. In priority for industry; the program will continue to addition to strategic programs in Sustainable CAP, focus on providing rebates to producers who adopt producers also have access to an enhanced suite of these best practices. business risk management programs.
An Enhanced Approach to Agriculture Programs
In March 2023, the federal and provincial governments announced a new suite of programs for Saskatchewan producers under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) that aim to help keep the industry competitive, innovative and resilient. More than $89 million will be invested into strategic programs for Saskatchewan producers and agri-businesses annually, a 25-per-cent increase in funding from the previous Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement.
Saskatchewan producers and agri-businesses are known for their resiliency and adaptability and are recognized around the world for the healthy and safe products they produce. Sustainable CAP, in place from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, offers new programs, as well as improved ones, to meet the diverse needs of farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses in the province. The programs focus on five priority areas: ❍
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Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness; Climate Change and Environment; Resiliency and Public Trust; Market Development and Trade; Science, Research and Innovation.
The Ministry of Agriculture worked closely with stakeholders over many weeks to design and enhance programs that will work for the industry. Program design began in early 2022, with multiple consultation sessions involving representatives from industry associations, as well as the agri-food sector. Mark Anderson, Executive Director of Programs for the Ministry of Agriculture, was pleased with the success of the engagement sessions.
“Engagement with stakeholders is critical to ensure the strategic priorities of the framework agreement and programming details reflect the needs of producers and industry,” Anderson said. “The ministry held a number of online and in-person engagement sessions over the past two years to provide updates and gather feedback. The responses helped to inform enhancements to Sustainable CAP programming and we are grateful to our stakeholders for their engagement and participation.”
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We will continue to work with valued partners like the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities to deliver Pest Biosecurity Programming to target invasive weeds and crop pests. In addition to the management of rat and beaver populations, we are expanding the program to control nuisance gophers.
We know there are questions about what Sustainable CAP can do for you, your operation and your business.
Detailed program information is available online at saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-naturalresources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ran Although you’ll notice many familiar programs under chers/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership Sustainable CAP, they’ve been enhanced in a variety Public trust is, as always, integral to the success of the or by calling the Agriculture Knowledge Centre of ways to reflect the suggestions brought forward agriculture industry. Public trust programming offered 1.866.457.2377. during consultations. under Sustainable CAP encourages industry to tell their story, improves connections with young leaders Page 40
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Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors
Saskatchewan Junior Angus Report . . .
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 jessicaadavey@gmail.com Dylan Frey Oxbow, SK - 306.485.6787 dfrey5145@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 allytetz77@gmail.com
Connor Tetzlaff Viscount, SK - 306.231.6904 connortetzlaff01@gmail.com
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The Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association hopes Saskatchewan Angus and Angus Junior members have been having a good fall of 2023! As we gear up for the notorious fall show run, we are preparing for our annual Junior Angus Gold Show and want to thank those who were willing to sponsor and volunteer to make it happen. Also coming up shortly is the SAA Scholarship application deadline, Agribition Fun Day, our Annual General Meeting, and events in the New Year.
The 2023 Saskatchewan Junior Angus Gold Show is to be held on Wednesday, November 1 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan at Stockade Roundup. Juniors will compete in conformation, showmanship, team grooming, judging, photography, print marketing, and literature. We look forward to this event and hope to see both new and past juniors at the event. Thank you to our sponsors, judges, and volunteers for supporting the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association and making events such as this possible. The support we receive for youth in agriculture is deeply appreciated.
The Saskatchewan Angus Association offers two $1000 scholarships each year to Saskatchewan Junior Angus members. These scholarships can greatly assist juniors financially in their postsecondary 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 application can be found on the Saskatchewan Angus Association website: cdnangus.ca/saskatchewan-angus-association/scholarships and the deadline is set for November 15th to apply. Applications can be emailed to the Saskatchewan Angus Association - office@saskatchewanangus.com. Scholarship winners will be announced at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, SK.
During Agribition week, our Annual General Meeting is set for Tuesday, November 21, at 4:00 pm and all Juniors are welcome. We will hold elections and discuss plans for the events of the following year as well as have a pizza supper. If you or any juniors you know are interested in becoming a Director on the Saskatchewan Junior Angus board or would like to take part in the AGM, please let a current member of the board know and we will make sure you get there. Director at Large positions are two-year terms and provide a great opportunity to network and become more involved in the industry. We also have plans to hold a Junior Angus Fun Day on Friday afternoon, November 24 for all young Angus members interested in the breed. There will be many fun games and treats for the Juniors that attend.
The Canadian Junior Angus GOAL (Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders) Conference is to be held in Kelowna, BC February 17-19, 2024. The Saskatchewan Angus Association and Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association offer travel bursaries for SJAA members to attend. Travel bursaries help to offset costs for flights and accommodations; however, all juniors are required to pay their $125 registration fee. Canadian Junior Angus and the Canadian Angus Foundation also provide travel bursaries for CJA members to attend the conference. Plan to attend, I can guarantee you will enjoy it!
The Canadian Junior Angus Association also has many opportunities regarding awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Each year juniors can apply for the Foundation Legacy Scholarship with awards totaling $11,000, the Dick Turner Memorial Scholarship of $1000, Canadian Junior Angus Scholarships of $3000, $2000, and $1500, and new Brian Good Memorial Scholarships of $3000 and $2000. There are also bursaries available for travel to CJAA events, education outreach, and more. Check out the website at cdnangus.ca for more information on these opportunities available. There is also a Saskatchewan director position available on the Canadian Junior Angus board in the new year. Nominations are open until January 31, 2024.
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 help you! by Reegan Frey
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Attention Juniors!
You don’t want to miss out on these exciting events...
Friday, November 24, 2023 Attend the 2023 Canadian Western Agribition Fun Day. We’re meeting at the Saskatchewan Angus Booth in the barns at 3 pm for games and activities.
NOTICE of Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 4 pm Canada Centre Building, REAL District, Regina, SK. Meet at the Angus booth. Planning for next year and elections for the board. See you there! February 17-19, 2024
Win your way to the Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference to be held in Kelowna, BC. There will be workshops, tours, speakers and entertainment. All Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association members aged 15 and over are eligible to apply. Write an essay explaining why you should be selected to attend the conference and include your experience within the Angus industry and the SJAA and SAA may help you with your travel costs. Email your application to the Saskatchewan Angus Association office@saskatchewanangus.com by December 31, 2023 - no late applications will be accepted. The Canadian Angus Foundation and Canadian Junior Angus also have travel bursaries for GOAL. We would love to see you there!
SJAA Scholarship
The Saskatchewan Angus Association offers two $1000 scholarships each year with a deadline of November 15. Application information is available on the website - cdnangus.ca/saskatchewan-angus-association/scholarships and it is a simple process to apply. Angus Edge - Fall 2023
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LEAD Conference Report . . . From August 3-6, Carmen White (Claresholm, Alberta), Keely Adams (Forestburg, Alberta), Kylie Willms (Dundurn, Saskatchewan), Lainie Muir (Glenella, Manitoba), and I, Reegan Frey (Oxbow, Saskatchewan) attended the National Junior Angus LEAD Conference in Modesto, California.
toured the premises, viewing the newly installed robots allowing the cows to be milked at their leisure, the replacement heifer crop in the yard on feed, and the different silage programs. We heard from the on-farm veterinarian about the AI and sexed semen programs they include in their operation and also had the chance to try some of their cheese.
by Reegan Frey We could see where and how to draw eggs from the cow and heard the embryo process explained along with a fertilization process presentation. The next learning lab was a live hot branding session and discussion with Tyler Coleman regarding hot branding versus freeze branding. We then moved on to a photography presentation regarding the importance of backgrounds, shot distance, and angles with Wendy Hall. Lastly, we had the opportunity to view the sale cattle on the farm and ask questions about VAR. That evening we spent our time networking and playing football, volleyball, and cornhole with the other juniors.
(l-r) Reegan Frey, Lainie Muir, Carmen White, Keely Adams & Kylie Willms
When we arrived in Modesto on Thursday, we began the conference with registration and icebreakers and a welcome from the National Junior Angus Board of Directors. We heard from a Professional Rodeo Photographer, Fernando Sam Sin about his life journey to his photography career. He shared insights on his struggles and experiences and how sheer dedication helped him to attain his dreams. After hearing from Fernando, we had time to network with fellow juniors and were then served dinner in the hotel. Following dinner and retiring thoughts from directors of the Association, we were entertained by a hypnotist, Dr. Dave Hill.
Friday morning we began our tour of the diverse California agriculture industry. The first stop on our list was Ratto Bros. Inc. a fresh produce business established in 1905 by Italian Immigrant Antone L. Ratto. The company produces over one thousand acres of vegetable crops using progressive farming practices and the latest cold-chain management technology. We toured the factory where they wash, chop, and package their fresh produce before shipping it out of the warehouse.
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We then toured E & J Gallo Winery, a global leader in wine production and family run company started out in September 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio. In their first year, they bet one another that they could outproduce what they sold and sell more than they could produce, they sold out that first year at 177,847 gallons of wine. We toured the holding cellar beneath their above-ground holding plant which held hundreds of thousands of gallons of wine. The number of barrels of wine underground was astounding. We also had the opportunity to watch the glass-producing plant in action, making hundreds of bottles each minute.
Duarte Nursery was our next stop, the largest permanent crops family-owned and operated nursery in the United States. The company has a history of innovative products, working to grow and reproduce only the strongest plants in their lab. We toured through their greenhouses of poinsettias and starter plants of pistachios, almonds, and grapes.
Our final stop on Friday was Vintage Angus Ranch (VAR), the Coleman Family, where we took part in interactive learning labs. The IVF and AI lab included observing a sexing demo over an ultrasound and an AI session on supplied female reproductive organs before getting to attempt it ourselves. The Transova learning lab included a microscopic observation through a camera of a live cow.
Saturday was our earliest morning, leaving for Yosemite National Park at 5:00 AM. When we arrived at the Park we were paired with our tour guide and began our tour through the stunning valley, seeing waterfalls and meadows throughout the park.
Our next tour on Saturday was at the almond processing plant, Minturn Nut Co. We got to see the hulling plant and tour through the outdoor storage system of the almonds and their hulls.
We then went to Schnoor Park where we had free time, did state photos, and heard from the Schnoor sisters panel before supper. The Schnoor sisters, Amanda, Kirbe, and Sydney spoke regarding their experience growing up in the NJAA program and how it has affected their lives until now. After supper, we had free time for games and the dance later that night.
Sunday morning we had breakfast and heard more from retiring directors before the devotional and educational skit hosted at the hotel. We watched a slideshow of our time spent in California before we all departed from the hotel to head back to the airport.
Our weekend spent in California was very educational, specifically regarding the diversity of Californian agriculture. The friendships made and the networking opportunities had were incredibly beneficial to us as individuals. The fun we had and the memories made were unforgettable. Lastly, I would like to thank the Canadian Junior Angus Association for making this trip possible for Canadian Angus Junior members.
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Regional 4-H Winners . . .
Hillary Sauder, Hodgeville, SK Swift Current 4-H Regional Show Supreme Champion Female
Kolby Haynes, Biggar, SK Kerrobert Regional Show And Sale Supreme Champion Female
Dylan Frey, Oxbow, SK Alameda Regional Show and Sale Supreme Reserve Champion Female
Matthew Howe, Moose Jaw, SK Moose Jaw Inter-Club 4-H Show and Sale Grand Champion Female
Jordan Dorrance, Wawota, SK Whitewood 4-H Regional Show and Sale Grand Champion Female
Teslyn Kajner, St. Brieux, SK Melfort Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale Grand Champion Female
William Davies, Lloydminster, SK Lloydminster 4-H Expo Reserve Champion Heifer
Claire Topham, Eastend, SK District 10 Regional Show and Sale Reserve Champion Heifer
Daniel Green, Morse, SK Swift Current 4-H Regional Show Reserve Champion Female
Kate Webb, Ogema, SK Weyburn 4-H Inter Club Show and Sale Reserve Champion Female
Sydney Dorrance, Wawota, SK Whitewood 4-H Regional Show and Sale Reserve Champion Female
Wyatt Cockburn, Briercrest, SK Moose Jaw Inter-Club 4-H Show and Sale Grand Champion Market Steer
The Saskatchewan Angus Association’s 4-H program in 2023 was pleased to present over 300 4-Hers with sunglasses for their Angus Project at Achievement Days. We will once again be offering awards to all 4-H members in 2024. Overall Champions and Reserves also received Angus Champion sweaters. Congratulations & Well Done!!
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Keylen Eaton, Lloydminster, SK Lloydminster 4-H Expo Grand Champion Steer
Shelby Woytiuk, Shell Lake, SK Prince Albert Regional Show and Sale Grand Champion Steer
Luke Moorhead, Maple Creek, SK District 10 Regional Show and Sale Grand Champion Steer
Rylan Fladeland, Gladmar, SK Weyburn 4-H Inter-Club Show and Sale Grand Champion Steer
Cole Hewitt, Wawota, SK Whitewood 4-H Regional Show and Sale Grand Champion Steer
Brooke Breker, Big River, SK District 33 Regional Show Reserve Champion Steer
Hillary Sauder, Hodgeville, SK Swift Current 4-H Regional Show Reserve Champion Market Steer
Sadie Davidson, Qu’Appelle, SK Weyburn 4-H Inter-Club Show and Sale Reserve Champion Steer
Abigale Tomblin, Sheho, SK Yorkton 4-H Regional Show and Sale Reserve Champion Steer
Hillmond 4-H Club
Hudson Bay 4-H Club
Tisdale 4-H Club
Weldon 4-H Club
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Coming Events . . .
Oct 27 ............ Belvin Angus Female Sale, Innisfail, AB Oct 28 ............ Brooking Angus Ranch Invitational Female, Radville, SK Oct 31-Nov 3 Lloydminster Stockade Round-up, Lloydminster, SK Nov 1 - Saskatchewan Junior Angus Show Nov 3 - Saskatchewan Angus GOLD Shows Nov 1 ............. Deadline for Brian Good Memorial Scholarship Applications Nov 2-4 .......... Yorkton Harvest Showdown, Yorkton, SK Nov 15 ........... Deadline for SJAA Scholarship Applications Nov 15 ........... Six Mile Ranch Genetic Focus Female Sale, Fir Mountain, SK Nov 17 ........... Sheidaghan Angus Dispersal Sale, Maple Creek, SK Nov 18 ........... Northern Select Sale, Camrose, AB Nov 20-25 ...... Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK Nov 21 - First Lady Classic Nov 21 - President’s Classic Nov 21 - SJAA Annual Meeting Nov 22 - Brian Good “Battle of the Breed” Jackpot Show Nov 23 - Black and Red Angus GOLD Shows Nov 24 - Commercial Cattle Show Nov 24 - Junior Angus Social Nov 24 - CWA All Star Angus Sale Nov 25 - Junior Beef Extreme Nov 25 - Bull Pen Alley Show Nov 25 - Commercial Cattle Sale Nov 25 - Agribition Beef Supreme Nov 24 ........... Lonestone & Guests Female Sale, Westlock, AB Nov 30 ........... Maternal Showcase Female Sale, Lloydminster, SK Dec 1 ............. Kueber Farms Dispersal Sale, Viking, AB Dec 3 ............. Glennie Bros. Bull & Female Sale, Carnduff, SK Dec 4 ............. Hardgrass Bull Sale, Brooks, AB Dec 4 ............. Rainbow Red Angus Dispersal Sale, Cherhill, AB Dec 6 ............. Cudlobe Farms Angus Bull Sale, Stavely, AB Dec 8 ............. Wheeler’s Stock Farm and Friends Celebration Sale, Bradwell, SK Dec 9 ............. Touch of Class Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK Dec 9 ............. Atlasta Angus Bull Sale, Sylvan Lake, AB Dec 10 ........... Females of Merit Sale, Radville, SK Dec 12 ........... Ladies of the West Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB Dec 12 ........... Blairswest Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
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Dec 13 ........... Six Mile Range Royalty Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, Swift Current, SK Dec 14 ........... Mar Mac Farms Online Female Sale, Brandon, MB Dec 14 ........... LLB Angus Female Sale, Erskine, AB Dec 16 ........... Black Meadows Angus Dispersal Sale, Virden, MB Dec 16 ........... Angus Collection Sale, Olds, AB Dec 18 ........... Diamond R Stock Farm Bull & Female Sale, Wawota, SK Dec 18 ........... Border Butte Angus Bull Sale, Coutts, AB Dec 18 ........... Opportunity Knocks Sale, Lanigan, SK Dec 21 ........... Valley Blossom Ranch Lilies of the Valley Female Sale, Lac Pelletier, SK Dec 21 ........... North Point Angus Disperal Sale, Clyde, AB Dec 29 ........... Frozen Genetics on Ice Online Sale, Red Deer, AB Dec 29 ........... Fallsview Sale, Listowel, ON Dec 31 ........... Deadline for SJA GOAL Bursary Applications Jan 1 .............. Deadline for CJA/CAF GOAL Bursary Applications Jan 5 .............. Deadline for CAF Foundation Legacy Scholarship Applications Jan 10 ............ Deadline for 2024 GOAL Conference Registrations Jan 15 ............ Deadline for the Spring Issue of The Angus Edge Jan 22-24 ...... Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference Delta Hotel, Regina, SK Feb 15 ........... CAF Beef Leaders Institute Application Deadline Feb 17-19 ...... CJA GOAL Conference, Kelowna, BC Feb 22 ........... Nordal Limousin & Angus Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK Mar 9 ............. Freyburn Angus Farms Bull & Female Sale, Oxbow, SK Mar 11 ........... Blairswest Land & Cattle Online Bull Sale, Drake, SK Mar 21 ........... JPM Farms Bull & Female Sale, Parkbeg, SK Apr 3 .............. Howe Farm Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK Apr 6 .............. Six Mile Ranch Bull Sale, Fir Mountain, SK Apr 15 ............ CAF Outstanding Young Angus Breeder Nomination Deadline Apr 15 ............ CAF Junior Angus Stockman Nomination Deadline Apr 30 ............ CAF Junior Ambassador Application Deadline May 10 ........... Dick Turner Memorial Scholarship Deadline Jun 6-8 ........... Canadian Angus Convention, Toronto, ON Jun 15 ............ Canadian Junior Angus Scholarship Deadline Jul 18-20 ........ Showdown 2024, West Niagara, ON
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Business Directory
Index of Advertisers
AJ Angus .................................................... 28 All Star Angus Sale ....................................... 3 Atlasta Angus ............................................. 41 Bar-H Land & Cattle Co ................................ 2 Black Meadows Angus ............................... 38 Blairswest Land & Cattle ............................. 30 Border Butte Angus ..................................... 31 Castlerock Marketing ................................... 17 Cudlobe Angus ............................................ 35 Diamond R Stock Farm ............................... 21
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Freyburn Farms .......................................... 20 Glennie Bros. ........................................... 6, 7 Hamilton Farms .....................................32, 33 Howe Farm ................................................ BC Kueber Farms ............................................. 16 JPM Farms .................................................. 22 Justamere ................................................... 23 Mar Mac Farms ............................................ 37 Merit Cattle Co ............................................ 51 Nordal Limousin & Angus ............................ 24
North Point Angus ....................................... 34 OBI Livestock Ltd .................................. 36, 39 Ravenworth Cattle ...................................... 25 Running Steady Ranch ................................ 23 Sheidaghan Anghus ...................................... 5 Six Mile Ranch ............................................ 13 Valley Blossom Ranch .................................. 9 Wheeler’s Stock Farm ................................. 19 Wilbar Cattle Co ........................................... 29
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