More than 150 years ago, cattle of Longhorn decent scattered the Great Plains. The Kansas prairie was a place where cowboys and cattlemen called home. A Scottish cattlemen would soon homestead alongside them with a vision to make a lasting impression on the beef industry. Destined for George Grant’s farm, May 17, 1873, was the day his four Angus bulls arrived in America, marking the beginning of Angus genetics in the United States. 

In celebration of this timestamp in the breed's history and its monumental impact on U.S. cattlemen, we invite you to take part in Angus Day of Giving on May 17. 

Each year we celebrate this special day to support the Legacy Sustaining Campaign. This giving campaign encourages American Angus Association members to commit to giving $12.50 a month in a collective effort to build long-term, sustaining support for the breed.  

Our goal is to connect with all American Angus Association members through the Legacy Sustaining Campaign. With each and every monthly contribution, from thousands of members will combine to help sustain the Angus legacy of advancing education, youth and research. Whether you own two cows or 200, it is an affordable way to contribute to the future of the Angus breed.” — Jaclyn Boester, executive director of the Angus Foundation  

To leave a legacy means to pass something on. When George Grant imported those first Angus bulls, he left a legacy for all in the American cattle industry and beyond. Who is your George Grant? Is there someone in your life who has left a special impact on you? Who encouraged, mentored or influenced your success? Honor their memory and efforts through the Legacy Sustaining Campaign.  

All dollars raised from Angus Day of Giving and the Legacy Sustaining Campaign help support the Angus Fund. The Angus Fund is a collection that provides unrestricted dollars and helps to fund educational programs like Angus University and Beef Leaders Institute; promote youth leadership through the Raising the Bar and LEAD Conferences; and support research initiatives like the Imagine Conference and Phenotyping Research White Paper.  

Make a gift on May 17 to celebrate Angus Day of Giving and ensure the Angus legacy lives on through future generations. Donations can be made at www.angus.org/foundation/make-a-gift/a-legacy-sustaining. Donors can also mail a check with “Angus Day of Giving,” in the memo line to be added to the Angus Fund.