Beef Leaders Institute
Established in 2007, the Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) is designed for Association members 25-45 years old to provide insight into the beef industry, while enhancing their knowledge of the Association and strengthening leadership skills. The annual event is hosted by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef® brand (CAB®).
During the three-day event, BLI participants are able to tour a beef harvesting and packing facility, retailer, fabricator, feedlots and other industry segments, including the Association. BLI provides Association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate.
BLI is limited to 20 attendees each year. The event takes place each June, and applications are due February 15th.
The Association will provide transportation during the BLI, as well as lodging, meals, and materials. The attendees will be responsible for their round-trip transportation between their home to Kansas City (if flying) or Saint Joseph (if driving) and their departure to home from Cleveland, Ohio (if flying) or Kansas City to get vehicle at the American Angus Association. Transportation from the Kansas City airport on both Sunday, June 8th and Friday, June 13th will be provided.
For more information, contact Events & Junior Activities Department at the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or events@angus.org.
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Event Location:
American Angus Association
3201 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Event Dates: June 9-12, 2025
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