Angus Foundation highlights successes in January
Heifer package, donation lot and live auctions support Angus education, youth and research.
January 23, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Holly Martin, director of communications
816-383-5143
The month of January successfully launched an exciting new year for the Angus Foundation, bringing with it numerous opportunities to advance education, youth and research. Thanks to the generous support garnered through the events held in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, this year is already shaping up to be another impactful year for the Foundation.
The enthusiasm and contributions in support of the Foundation’s missions, helped raised over $150,000.00 through Join us in January events like the Angus Foundation Heifer Package and Herdsman Social Auction.
“The funds help us to have continued success for our Angus membership; through leadership and educational development, advancement of the breed's genetics and development of our next generation,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation, executive director. “It is astonishing to have the unwavering support of our donors and supporters to keep advancing our Foundation’s mission.”
The Foundation was also fortunate enough to have a Fund the Future lot offered in the Bases Loaded Sale to raise money for the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted funding for Angus education, youth programs, and research. The Angus Fund supports various initiatives, including academic scholarships, leadership conferences, and cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing the breed's future. To learn more about the Angus Foundation, visit www.angus.org/foundation.
More about the donated lots:
Bases Loaded Sale at Cattlemen’s Congress | Jan. 7
Lot: Heifer Pregnancy
Sire: CONNEALY CRAFTSMAN
Dam: RIVERBEND MISS BELLE 9209
Donated by Riverbend Ranch, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Purchased by Heritage Farm of Shelbyville, Ky. for $25,000, with all funds supporting the Fund the Future Campaign
National Angus Bull Sale at Cattlemen’s Congress | Jan. 10
Lot: Donation Heifer Package
Donated Heifer: POLLARD Rita 4012, Registration No. 20875621
Sire: EXAR Cover the Bases 0819B, Registration No. 19850399
Donated by Pollard Farms, Waukomis, Oklahoma
Purchased by Lylester Ranch of Martell, Nebraska, for $75,000
To learn more about the 2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, visit bit.ly/2025HeiferPackage
Herdsman Social | Jan. 10
The Angus Foundation also auctioned items to support their mission during the annual Herdsman Social at Cattlemen’s Congress on Jan. 10. The event welcomed the Angus family for an evening of fellowship and featured refreshments, door prizes and the announcement of Cash Langford of Hunter Angus as 2025 Angus Herdsman of the Year.
For the auction items, past National Junior Angus Board Foundation Director Josh Jasper served as the auctioneer, and items sold included: men’s and/or women’s custom-made cowboy hat from Greeley Hat Works, a set of whiskey barrel chairs and a custom cowhide bag from Holy Cow Couture. A 2025 National Finals Rodeo ticket package experience was also up for grabs.
The Foundation supports a diverse set of efforts focused on ensuring the Angus legacy remains strong. For more information about the Angus Foundation, visit www.angus.org/foundation.
A complete list of auction items sold at the Herdsman Social, along with their donors and buyers, follows:
Auction Items
- Men’s Custom Greeley Hat
Donated by: Greeley Hat Works, Inc.
Purchased by: Turner Meadow Ranch of Wills Point, TX - Women’s Custom Greeley Hat
Donated by: Greeley Hat Works, Inc.
Purchased by: M6 Cattle of Canyon, TX - Framed Vintage Cow/Calf Ad
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Belle Point Ranch of Fort Smith, AR - Branded Angus Yeti Cooler
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: R&L Angus of Westmoreland, KS - Angus Rocking Chair
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Rowh Angus of Jennings, KS - Custom Holy Cow Couture Cowhide Bag
Donated by: Holy Cow Couture
Purchased by: Circle M Farms LLC of Rockwall, TX - 2025 NFR Ticket Package
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Pollard Farms LLC of Waukomis, OK - Angus Media Marketing Package
Donated by: Angus Media
Purchased by: Nowatzke Cattle of Michigan City, IN - Whiskey Barrell Chair Set
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Schroder Angus of Clarence, IA - Cherry Wood Slab Package
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Circle M Farms LLC of Rockwall, TX - Party Hosting Package
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Langemeier Livestock of Marion, TX
Door Prize Items:
- Case of Custom Cotton Gloves
Donated by: PlainJan’s - Certified Angus Beef Gift Set
Donated by: Angus Foundation - Cowles Store Package
Donated by: Pleasant Hill Farm - Angus Toy Barn Set
Donated by: Angus Foundation
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Cutline: The 2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, donated by Pollard Farms of Waukomis, Oklahoma, was purchased by Lylester Ranch of Martell, Nebraska, for $75,000 on January 10 at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City.
About the Angus Foundation
Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1980, the Angus Foundation remains focused on its mission to support Angus education, youth, and research. The organization has distributed more than $4.9 million in youth scholarships since 1998 and has also invested more than $1.4 million in beef cattle research in the past decade. For more information, contact the Angus Foundation at (816) 383-5100.
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS
The American Angus Association® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 21,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers. For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org.
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