Minnesota
Beef
Expo
Exhibitor
Handbook
October 20-23, 2016
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Table of Contents
Schedule of Events...................................... page 3
Commercial Exhibitor License Registration... page 15
Show Reminders.......................................... page 4
“Artist In You” Painting Event................... page 16
Junior Show Rules & Info ........................page 5-6
Premier Exhibitor Contest......................... page 17
Cattle Health Regulations........................... page 7
Judging Contest ....................................... page 18
IAFE Form..................................................... page 8
Fitting Contest...................................... page 19-20
Sale Consignor Information........................ page 9
Youth Knowledge Bowl....................... page 21–22
Sale Entry Form.................................... page 10-11
MN Beef Ambassador Contest .......... page 23-24
White Satin on Ice Form............................ page 12
MYBEP Ideas & Insights Symposium ...... page 25
Seedstock Alley Registration Form.......... page 13
MYBEP Application ............................. page 26-30
Commercial Exhibitor Rates & Hours...... page 14
Advertising rates
Advertising Rates for Minnesota Beef Expo Sale Catalog
Over 3,500 catalogs circulated each year
Inside front cover, four color, 7.25” x 10.5”................................................................................. $600
Two page spread, center, four color......................................................................................... $1,000
Full page, four color, 7.25” x 10.5”............................................................................................... $600
1/2 page, four color, 7.25” x 5.25”............................................................................................... $300
1/4 page, four color, 3.5” x 5.25”.................................................................................................. $200
Business card (1/8 Page), four color, 3.5” x 2.5”......................................................................... $100
Advertising Deadlines
Camera Ready Copy..................................................................................................................September 5
• JPG or PDF; 300 DPI & saved for maximum quality settings
All Others..................................................................................................................................September 10
• Preferred formats are PDF JPG, TIFF or EPS (with TIFF preview)
• 300 DPI & saved for maximum quality settings
Mail to:
Eberspacher Enterprises Inc., Val & Lori Eberspacher • 2904 Co. Rd. 6, Marshall, MN 56258
Telephone: (507) 532-6694 • Fax: (507) 532-9457 • Electronic Copy: [email protected]
Official MN Beef Expo Photographer: Linde’s Livestock Photos
lindeslivestockphotos.com
MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO schedule OF EVENTS
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
8:30 am Barn opens for stalling
8 am
Sale Cattle Show: Warner Coliseum
Sponsored by Showrite and Hubbard Feeds, Inc.
8 - 10 am
Junior Show Prospect & Market weigh-in:
West end of Cattle Barn near “Moo Booth”
9 am
Trade Show opens: Warner Coliseum
9 - 11:30 am
2016 Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team Competition: CHS Miracle of Birth Center Main Room
11 am
“Artist In You” Class with Weber Custom Painting:
CHS Miracle of Birth Center Chapter House
Noon - 4 pm
All sales will run concurrently in Warner Coliseum
Sponsored by Lanesboro Sales Commission, Inc.
**NOTE: J unior Show entries from sale close 30
minutes after completion of sale.
Noon
Midwest British White Park Select Sale: AgStar Arena
2 pm
“Artist In You” Class with Weber Custom Painting:
CHS Miracle of Birth Center Chapter House
All youth are welcome to attend! Take a few hours to beef up your industry knowledge and get insight from experts on how to improve your
cowherd in three in-depth breakout sessions. PLUS, we’re kicking things
up a notch in 2016 with keynote speakers Peterson Farm Brothers. These
Kansas farm boys use their wildly successful farm parodies and YouTube
videos to promote agriculture and will share what they have learned
about agriculture advocacy. Don’t miss this must-attend event!
4:30 pm
14th ANNUAL SUPREME ROW Market Beef Show: Warner Coliseum Arena
8 pm Barn closes for the night for stalling
• 2016 MYBEP Heifers Awarded
10 am - 6 pm Junior Show & Showmanship check-in: Show Office
11:30 am - Noon Knowledge Bowl check-in: Warner Coliseum
Noon - 3 pm Knowledge Bowl: Warner Coliseum
Noon - 8 pm Trade Show set-up for remaining exhibits
2:15 pm Premier Exhibitor Informational Session:
Show Ring, Warner Coliseum Arena
2:30 - 4:30 pm Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Seminar: Show Ring, Warner Coliseum
This well-attended event will be lead by some of the best fitters in the
Midwest and their number one priority is helping you be more confident
in your skills. The seminar isn’t over until every question is answered.
4:30 - 8:30 pm MYBEP Beef Industry Ideas & Insights Symposium: CHS Miracle of Birth Center
Sponsored by AgStar Fund for Rural America and
MN State Cattlemen’s Association
5:00 pm 14th ANNUAL SUPREME ROW Selection & Dinner:
Warner Coliseum Concourse
Sponsored by Central Life Sciences & Minnesota Corn Growers; Presented by MN Simmental Association
All cattle brought after this time MUST BE BROUGHT IMMEDIATELY to tieouts
and stalls CAN NOT be taken. Stalls will be assigned when the show office
opens again at 6:30 am on Friday morning.
• 2016 Minnesota Beef Ambassador recognition
• 2015 MYBEP Achievement Award, Sponsored by Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement Association and MYBEP Achievement Award Scholarship,
Sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union
Friday, October 21, 2016
• Selection of Supreme Row Champions 6:30 am Barns open for stalling
Sunday, October 23, 2016
8 am - Noon Sale cattle check-in & weigh-in:
West end of Cattle Barn near “Moo Booth”
8 am - Noon Junior Show & Showmanship check-in: Show Office
8 - 9:15 am Judging Contest registration:
Warner Coliseum Concourse
8 - 10 am Trade show set-up
9:15 - 11:30 am Judging Contest: Warner Coliseum
Sponsored by Minnesota Farm Bureau
8 am
Prospect Market Calf Show & Breeding Heifer Show: Warner Coliseum
Ring 1: Charolais, Commercial, All Other Breeds,
British White Park, Charolais Composite, Maine Anjou Shorthorn, Angus, Limousin, Shorthorn Plus,
South Devon
Ring 2: Prospect Calves (Prospect Steers (Breeds
followed by Crossbred, Prospect Heifers), Supreme Champion Prospect Calf Selection, Foundation
Simmental, Red Angus, Hereford, Simmental
10 am Trade show opens: Warner Coliseum
12:30 pm Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest: Warner Coliseum
Selection of Supreme Champion Prospect Calf will immediately follow
the last prospect calf class. The Supreme Champion Heifer selection will
follow the last class of the breeding heifer show. Premier Exhibitor
winners will be announced during the Supreme Heifer Selection.
NoonSale cattle & junior show cattle must be in place and checked in by Expo staff
1:30 pm Judging Contest Awards: Warner Coliseum
2:00 pm MYBEP interviews & showmanship:
Warner Coliseum
10 am
Trade Show opens: Warner Coliseum
3 pm Junior Showmanship Competition:
Warner Coliseum
Showmanship has traditionally been, and will continue to be, a “no fit”
show. Exhibitors will be judged strictly on their showmanship skills, with
no emphasis being placed on fitting skills; exhibitors do have the option
of fitting their animal for the sole purpose of personal practice.
THE MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR THE MOST CURRENT SCHEDULE.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY!
5 pmGrab & Go Burger Dinner: In Between Warner
Coliseum and Cattle Barn
Sponsored by AgStar Financial Services
$95 Exclusive Rate for MBE*w/$8 going back to the Expo
7 pmWhite Satin on Ice, Elite Genetics Sale:
CHS Miracle of Birth Center
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Call (612) 331-1900 or (877) 774-4315
Ramada Plaza Minneapolis • 1330 Industrial Blvd. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413 *Rate Expires 10/7/16
REMINDERS
As a reminder, we made some major schedule changes in the past few years. Please keep these
changes in mind as you plan for the 2016 show.
Junior Activities Schedule Changes
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The Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Fitting Seminar is on Thursday, October 20 at 2:30 pm. The fitting
contest will be at 12:30 pm on Friday, October 21.
The Market Beef Show is 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 22. It will kick-off the Supreme Row event.
The Minnesota Beef Ambassador contest is on Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 am.
Junior Activities Age Requirement
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All participants must be in at least first grade and be younger than 22 years old on Thursday, October 20,
2016, to participate in any junior activities at the Minnesota Beef Expo.
Junior Show Registration
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All animals must be pre-registered online by 10 pm on Wednesday, October 19 prior to the event.
NO Entries will be accepted at the show with the exception of animals purchased on the sale on
Saturday; animals bought on the sale can be shown in the Junior Show on Sunday provided they sign-up after
the sale. All other entries must go through our online registration system. There will be no refunds for noshows. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our office for assistance.
Junior Show Stalling
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Animals will not be allowed in the barns before 8:30 am on Thursday, October 20. No exceptions.
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Barns will be open for stalling from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm on Thursday, October 20 and beginning again Friday,
October 21 at 6:30 am. If you arrive later than 8:30 pm on Thursday, please do not set up your stalls. Bring
animals immediately to tie-outs. You may not start stalling until you have gotten designated stalls in the show
office on Friday morning.
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Exhibitors must check-in at the Junior Show office prior to unloading to receive their stalling assignments.
ll animals will be stalled on a first-come, first-serve basis as they arrive. No stalling requests will be taken
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prior to 8:30 am on Thursday.
All junior show animals must be in place by noon on Friday, October 21.
Junior Show Check-In Times
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J unior show check-in will start at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 20 and run until 6:00 pm. Check-in will
continue Friday at 8:00 am until noon.
ll animals, including Prospect Steers, Prospect Heifers and Market Beef, must check-in during junior show
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check-in. Prospect Steers, Prospect Heifers and Market Beef will be weighed from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on
Saturday, October 22 but must be checked in at the junior show office by Friday at noon.
Showmanship check-in will close at noon on Friday, October 21. Exhibitors are encouraged to pre-register for
showmanship online, but STILL MUST confirm their entry with the show office in order to compete. Youth who
did not pre-register can sign up to show during check-in times. The showmanship fee is $5.
Other Miscellaneous Items
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We will be able to take credit card payments at the junior show office for any additional fees or payments.
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ll parking signs will be enforced. There is no parking on the roads around the barns or Coliseum. Violators
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will be ticketed and/or towed. All livestock trailers must be parked in the Canfield Lot E.
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Please review the animal health requirements for 2016, specifically the animal ID requirements.
All dogs at the show must be on a leash. This is a Minnesota State Fair facilities requirement.
he Ramada is the headquarter hotel for 2016. There is a block of rooms at a discounted rate available for
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Beef Expo exhibitors but do fill up fast. The $95 per room rate is only available until October 7.
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JUNIOR SHOW RULES & INFORMATION
Early Entry Deadline - October 16, 2016 | Late Entry Deadline - October 19 at 10 PM
All animals must be pre-registered online through the link available at mnbeefexpo.com. If you are unable to
access the online system, please contact Jamie Purfeerst at (507) 321-1798 or Virginia Mold at (651) 288-4440.
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Early entry fee (animals registered by end of day Sunday, October 16): $40/head
Late entry fee (animals registered on or after Monday, October 17): $60/head
Tie-out fee: $20/head
• Showmanship fee: $5/exhibitor
• Camper fee: $25/night
Junior Show Breeds
Breeding Heifer classes
Subject to change based on financial support from breed and a minimum
of five (5) head per breed. Other breed classes may be added if entries and
financial support warrant.
10Angus
11 British White Park
14Charolais
13 Charolais Composite
17 Hereford
18 Limousin
19 Maine Anjou
Classes may be combined by management based on number of entries.
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02
03
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05
06
07
08
09
21Shorthorn
22
Shorthorn Plus
23 Simmental
24
25
12
15
Foundation Simmental
South Devon
All Other Breed (AOB)
Commercial
Summer Calf
April Calf
March Calf
Winter Calf
Fall Calf
Summer yearling
Spring yearling
Late senior yearling
Early senior yearling
after May 1, 2016
Apr 1–Apr 30, 2016
Mar 1–Mar 31, 2016
Jan 1–Feb 28, 2016
Sept 1–Dec 31, 2015
May 1–Aug 31, 2015
Mar 1–Apr 30, 2015
Jan 1– Feb 28, 2015
Sept 1–Dec 31, 2014
20 Red Angus
Junior Show Rules & Regulations
Animals must have a legible ear tattoo corresponding to the purebred registration certificate recognized by the
breed association to be eligible to show in a purebred division or class. Any animal not meeting this criteria will
be moved to an appropriate commercial division or class.
All breeding females must have proof of registration. This will be checked by the show staff at check-in.
HEIFERS OR STEERS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE TO SHOW IN ONE BREED SHOW & DIVISION.
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JUNIOR SHOW RULES & INFORMATION
1. Any youth may exhibit animals or participate in Junior Activities provided that they are in at least first grade and
have not reached their 22nd birthday on opening day of the Minnesota Beef Expo.
2. Any breed with fewer than five (5) entries may not be offered. Entries will be placed in another appropriate class.
3. All purebred entries must be registered or recorded with their respective breed organization.
4. Requirements to show in the breeding heifer classes:
• Angus - must be registered as 100% Angus
• Maine Anjou - must be registered as 1/4 or more
• British White Park- must be registered as
American British White Park or British White
• Red Angus - must be 1-A registered (100%)
• Shorthorn - must be registered as 15/16 blood
• Charolais - must be registered as 31/32 blood or
more
• Shorthorn Plus - must be registered as 3/8 blood
• Simmental - must be registered as 7/8 or more
• Charolais Composite - must be registered at least
50% Charolais
• South Devon - must be registered as 1/2 or greater
• All Other Breeds - Animals that have a registration
paper but are not one of the above breeds. Please
note there is not an All Other Purebred or All Other
Composite division this year. Because of limited
numbers, they have been combined.
• Foundation Simmental - must be registered as 1/2
Simmental, but not yet 7/8
• Hereford - must be registered as 100% Hereford
• Limousin - must be registered as 1/2 or greater
according to N.A.L.F. percentages
• Commercial - Any non-registerable animal
5. A
ny eligible junior that violates any of the rules of the MBE, or knowingly attempts to misrepresent an animal or its
registration, or acts in an unbecoming manner, shall be disqualified for exhibition and no premiums shall be paid.
Such action shall be taken as deemed necessary by the MN Beef Expo Executive Board.
6.Exhibitors must follow the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) National Code of Show Ring
Ethics. By entering, the exhibitor agrees to abide by the IAFE code of ethics. Submission of entry indicates
acceptance of all rules, regulations, and releases associated with the event. Photos taken during the Expo by staff
or official photographers may be used for promotional reasons.
7.All animals must be exhibited by the junior in whose name the animal has been entered. If an issue comes up where
the junior cannot exhibit the animal, it must be exhibited by another junior registered to show at the 2016 MBE.
8.All entries must be filed online before 10 pm on Wednesday, October 19 unless purchased at the MBE sale. Entries
for sale animals must be made at time of settlement. Each exhibitor will be limited to two (2) entries per class.
9.Entry fee of $40 per head must accompany entry, unless animal is consigned for MBE sale. Entry fee for animals
purchased at the sale by a junior is waived. Bedding is included in all entry fees. There is an additional $20 fee for
entries made after midnight on October 16. Tie-outs will be made available at $20 per head.
10.Space is not guaranteed for grooming chutes and tack space will be limited. Juniors are encouraged to share
grooming chutes and tack areas.
11. Animals may be brought to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds after 8:30 am October 20 and before noon October 21.
Cattle must be on the grounds by noon on Friday, October 21 -- no exceptions. Junior entries will be processed
Thursday, October 20 from 10 am to 6 pm and from 8 am to noon on Friday, October 21. There will be no Saturday
check-in for any animals.
12.For information on Junior Show entries or rules, contact the Minnesota Beef Expo at (651) 643-6476 or e-mail
[email protected].
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CATTLE HEALTH ID & REQUIREMENTS
ALL SPECIES. All animals will be inspected by the official veterinarian the opening day of the exhibition and daily
during the exhibition. The official veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal
from the exhibition premises of any animal showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable
disease, including ringworm and warts.
Any animal showing evidence of any disease, abscesses, or any open contagious lesions will not be allowed to
exhibit or show and will be subject to isolation or expulsion depending on the nature and seriousness of the
disease, abscess or lesion in question. If illness of any nature is suspected in any animal, said animal is subject to
examination by the State Veterinarian and owner or exhibitor of said animal must abide by the decision of this
veterinarian. Animals with warts or ringworm may not be shown. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is
being treated for these diseases is not acceptable. Animals known by the exhibitor to have an infectious,
communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a
quarantined herd may not be entered in an exhibition.
IDENTIFICATION. Individuals must be officially identified (see mn.gov/bah/official-id.html for list of official ID).
The USDA instituted its Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule which improves its ability to trace livestock in the
event of a disease outbreak. According to the ADT rule, livestock moving interstate must be officially identified
and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (ICVI). The USDA Animal Disease
Traceability rule went into effect March 11, 2013. For more information regarding the USDA ADT rule please visit:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability.
CATTLE. Individuals must be officially identified (see mn.gov/bah/official-id.html for list of official identification).
1. Cattle from Minnesota
A. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required.
B. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA ADT rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013).
2. Cattle from outside Minnesota
A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See mn.gov/bah/imports.html, or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) 296-2942.
B. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA ADT rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013).
C. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition.
D. Cattle from outside Minnesota must meet the importation requirements of their state of origin if they are
returning
3. Forms of acceptable animal identification.
A. USDA National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES) tags, must display U.S. shield.
1) Brucellosis (Bang’s) orange vaccination tags (only by accredited veterinarians);
2) Metal or plastic NUES tags. Metal tags may be ordered at no cost from the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health at (651) 201-6836 or using their online order form.
B. USDA AIN visual or RFID tag [15 digit number starting with 840]. Must display U.S. shield
4. Alternate identification accepted if applied to animal prior to March 11, 2015.
A. American ID tags [8 or 9 digit number beginning with the prefix “USA”]; includes the National Farm
Animal Identification and Records (FAIR) by Holstein Association USA, Inc.
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IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF ETHICS
(International Association of Fairs and Expos)
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code
applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any
event at a livestock show.
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable
acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and
shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate
this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United
States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon
request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows.
4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a
livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person forshowmanagement to obtain
any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates
with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulation and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.
If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden
drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is
presumed that the sample of saliva, urine, blood or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in
question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer
or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.
At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications, for the sole
purpose of protecting the health of the animal, shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. *The Minnesota State Fair allows exceptions in
breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or pneumonia control.
5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications
of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed
veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance or other similar
practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives or show officials before, during or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management
or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward
them.
8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code
of ethics, or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.
9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in, or had actual knowledge of the treatment of, the animal in contravention of this code
of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary
action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock
show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary actions taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International
Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.
11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely
responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties
provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and also in violation of
federal, state or provincial statues, regulations or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over
such infractions.
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SALE CATTLE worksheet
Entry Deadline– September 10, 2016 • Entry Fee $240 Per Head
Office Use Only:
___________
Last Name __________________________________
First Name ________________________________
Ex. Number
(fees applied to sale, bedding & junior show expenses)
Sale Guidelines:
• The entry fee of $240 is applied towards sale, bedding & junior show expenses. Tie-outs will be
available at $20/head.
• If an animal is “no sale,” $240 fee will be applied to sale, bedding & junior show expenses.
• For more information on sale entries or sale cattle, please contact the sale manager.
IMPORTANT! – Please provide the following information:
# of Sale Cattle __________________________________
# of Junior Cattle ________________________________
Entries and Fees (includes bedding)
_____ Sale cattle @ $240/head $_________
_____ Tie-outs @ $20/head $_________
GRAND TOTAL
$_________
Please make checks payable to: Minnesota Beef Expo. Mail entry forms and fees to:
MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO • 1265 Snelling Ave. N. • St. Paul, MN 55108-3099
ALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES * ELECTRONIC FORM AVAILABLE AT ebersale.com
14th Annual Supreme Row
Sponsore
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MN Farm Guide • Agri Media Group
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC • Rabo AgriFinance • Optimizer Calf Gel
Saturday, October 22, 2016
8 amSale Cattle Show by breeds
(females & steers)
NOON
Sale begins (all breed sales & steers
will run continually)
5 pm
Selection of Supreme Champions
(females & steers)
Supreme Champion Female will receive $4,000
$2,000 goes to the Consignor
$2,000 goes to the Buyer
Reserve Champion Female will receive $2,000
$1,000 to the Consignor
$1,000 to the Buyer
On Saturday morning, all sale cattle will be shown to
select a champion and reserve champion of each breed.
Each breed division must have eight (8) or more entered
and in the show to make a breed division. Any breed that
does not have enough entries will be combined in an
AOB/AOP division. Females will show first, followed by
prospect steers.
Supreme Champion Steer will receive $500
$250 to the Consignor
$250 to the Buyer
Reserve Champion Steer will receive $250
$125 to the Consignor
$125 to the Buyer
14th Annual
Female & Steer
Selection Dinner
Sponsored by: Central Life Sciences & MN Corn Growers
Presented by: Minnesota Simmental Association
DESCRIPTION
For Office Use Only
Date Postmarked______________________________________
Date Received in Office________________________________
Sire Registration #_______________________________________
Exposure Dates_________________________________________
Pasture Exposed________________________________________
A.I. Date________________________________________________
A.I. Sire_________________________________________________
BREEDING INFORMATION
heck here if this animal is part of WHE or THE
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(Whole or Total Herd Enrollment)
EPD’s__________________________________________________
Color__________________________________________________
Animal’s Sex____________________________________________
Percentage_____________________________________________
Purebred
Fullblood
Adj. Yearling Wt.________________________________________
Adj. Weaning Wt._______________________________________
Birth Weight____________________________________________
Scurred
Horned
Polled
Double Polled
Tattoo__________________________________________________
Registration Number____________________________________
Birthdate_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
SALE LOT #
Ex. Number ___________
SIRE & DAM INFORMATION (Pedigree must be completed in full)
First Name _________________________
Email Address _____________________________
Contact______________________________________
Date_________________________________________
Seller’s Phone (include cell)_____________________
_____________________________________________
Seller’s Address_______________________________
Signature of Seller_____________________________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Ranch/Business Name_________________________
*Electronic form available at www.ebersale.com
Mail entries to:
MN Beef Expo
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Make entry fee
checks payable to:
MN Beef Expo
Entry fee is $240 per animal. Entry fee must accompany this form. $200 of fee is applied toward sale
commission and $40 is applied toward the junior show.
I have read, fully understand and am bound by the terms, conditions and breeding responsibilities
set forth within the rules and regulations governing this sale.
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Sire
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CONSIGNER NAME
Last Name __________________________________
Animal’s Name__________________________________________
BREED
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MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO SALE ENTRY FORM
SALE CONSIGNMENT INFORMATION
MN BEEF EXPO SALE SHOW
Please consult with the Minnesota Beef Expo website for the most
up-to-date information regarding the TB regulations.
• Eberspacher Enterprises will manage and clerk all sales, as
well as prepare the catalog/program.
• All exhibitors conducting a private sale of animals will
be charged $200 per animal.
• The show will be Saturday, October 22 at 8 am.
• Awards for class winners.
• All sale animals are eligible to show for $6,750 in cash awards!
• All cattle selling must have a health certificate!
No exceptions.
For Junior Show information, see page 6-7.
Forms of acceptable animal identification:
1. USDA AIN RFID tag [15 digit number starting with 840]
2. USDA AIN Visual tag [15 digit number starting with 840]
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: All cattle will be inspected by the official
veterinarian the opening day of the exhibition. The official veterinarian
will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal
from the exhibition premises of any animal with symptoms of infectious
or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must
remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. They may
not enter a show ring; animals affected by these diseases cannot be
exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated
for these diseases is not acceptable. Animals known by the
exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been
exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a
quarantined herd may not be entered in an exhibition. Any animal
showing evidence of any disease, abscesses, or any open contagious
lesions will not be allowed to exhibit or show and will be subject to
isolation or expulsion depending on the nature and seriousness of the
disease, abscess or lesion in question. If illness of any nature is
suspected in any animal, said animal is subject to examination by the
State Veterinarian and owner or exhibitor of said animal must abide by
the decision of this veterinarian. Animals with warts or ringworm may
not be shown.
A. All females must be calfhood vaccinated.
3. USDA National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES) tags
[Brucellosis (Bang’s) orange vaccination tags, “Brite” (metal
or plastic) tags]
HALTER BREAKING - All cattle must be halter broke. The
Minnesota Beef Expo committee reserves the right prior to the sale
to cull any animal that is deemed unmanageable or potentially
detrimental to the sale.
PROCESSING AND TAGGING - All sale cattle will be processed
and tagged on Friday, October 20, from 8 am to noon. Registration
papers must be in the hands of sale manager on Friday prior to
the sale.
FEES (includes bedding & Jr. show fee) - $240 sale entry per head.
Tie-outs are an additional $20 per head.
Above $240 entry fee applies toward sale expense, bedding, and
entry fee in the show. Entry fee will be retained to help defray
expenses if your animal is a no-show. Same sale commission applies
to no sales.
CATALOG INFORMATION AND PHOTOS - All catalog material
is due September 10, 2016. Photos are very important! High quality
photos will be used in the catalog, if you need assistance in taking
photos, please contact Val (612) 805-7405 or Kelly (406) 599-2395.
B. All bred females must have accurate breeding dates and any female
represented and sold as “safe in calf” must have a veterinarian’s
certificate stating that she has been examined within 30 days of sale
date. Registration numbers on AI sires and pasture exposure bulls are
required on the registration paper.
1. Cattle from Minnesota
a. No specific tests required (as of July 1, 2012).
b. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA ADT
rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013).
2. Cattle from outside Minnesota.
a. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See
http://mn.gov/bah/imports.html, or
call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) 296-2942
b. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA
ADTY rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013).
c. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the
Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if
examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to
the exhibition. Health papers must include federal I.D. numbers.
d. Cattle from outside Minnesota must meet the importation
requirements of their state of origin if they are returning.
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This exciting 5th annual event will highlight the best of our beef industry. Consign your top genetics!
Accepting embryos, pregnancies, flush opportunities and unique semen packages.
Entry Deadline
September 10, 2016
Entry Fee
$100/Lot
SALE REGULATIONS:
1. Sale entries are due September 10, 2016. Mail entries to
Eberspacher Ent. Inc. (address below)
2. All sale entries will have a nomination fee of $100 per lot
due at time of entry. Checks should be made payable to:
Eberspacher Ent. Inc. There will be a $50 charge if no
nomination fee is received.
3. All entries will be screened by sale management for
acceptance. Those not accepted will have full refund of
nomination fee.
SALE REQUIREMENTS:
Embryos/Embryo Packages: All embryos selling will
be #1 grade unless stated. Selling 3 embryos per lot with a
guarantee of 1 pregnancy. Sale catalog will have complete
details.
Flush Opportunities/Right to Flush: All lots listed as
“the right to flush” will guarantee the buyer a minimum of
8 transferable embryos. The buyer will assume all expenses
associated with the flush.
Pregnancies: The breeder will guarantee the authenticity
of the pregnancy as the mating listed in sale catalog.
Each recipient cow will have been examined by a licensed
veterinarian or qualified technician to determine pregnancy
status and health. Transportation to be determined between
buyer and seller.
Semen/Semen Packages: Rare or unique semen units
or packages will be accepted. All semen is guaranteed to be
acceptable quality - no guarantee to conception rate.
SEND SALE ENTRIES & NOMINATION
FEES TO SALE MANAGEMENT:
White Satin on Ice Sale Entry Nomination
Please copy and use a seperate nominatin form for each entry.
Consignor
Name
Embryos: 3 embryos, guarantee of 1 pregnancy
Flush Opportunity
Pregnancy: Number_____ Due Date____________
Semen: Number of Units _____ Packages_____
Sexed (Y/N)
Sex of Calf (B/H)
Donor Dam Registered Name ____________________________________________________________
DOB____________ H/P/S_____ Color____________ Reg. #________________ Photo (Y/N)
Sire Registered Name ___________________________________________________________________
Reg. #________________ Photo (Y/N)
Support Photos (Y/N) Please list Support Photos____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Footnotes _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Embryos are located at_______________________________________ Phone ___________________
I have read, fully understand and am bound by the terms, conditions and breeding responsibilites set forth
within the rules and regulations governing this sale.
Signature of Seller___________________________________________
Date ____________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone__________________
Cell__________________
Contact Name__________________________
Email _________________________
Contact Phone ________________________________
Sale Sponsored by:
Val & Lori Eberspacher 507-532-6694 or Cell 612-805-7405
Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 • Fax 507-532-9457
Mailing Address: 2904 County Road 6, Marshall, MN 56258
[email protected] • Full sale details online at www.ebersale.com
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Kory Bigalk, DVM
507-251-0983
Chris & Leslie Polzin
320-693-2846
Scott Josephson, DVM
507-872-6113
SEEDSTOCK ALLEY
Seedstock Alley is designed to be a promotional tool to
enhance awareness of your herd to fellow breeders and
commercial cattlemen. Join us for this great networking opportunity!
October 20–23, 2016
Minnesota State Fairgrounds • Saint Paul, MN
Farm & Ranch Exhibit: Showcase your farm or ranch with an 8’ x 12’ display area in the Cattle Barn. An
excellent opportunity to promote your operation in front of cattlemen. Exhibit fee $50.
Exhibit Pens: Showcase your cattle in an 8’ x 12’ display pen in the Cattle Barn. Pen fee $90, which
includes Stronghold panels and bedding. Does not include tie-outs.
Tie Exhibits: Showcase your cattle in a 4’ x 8’ tie area in the Cattle Barn. Stall fee $40/head. Fee
includes bedding, but does not include tie-outs.
Breed Assn. Exhibits: Showcase your breed with an 8’ table in the Coliseum in a special all breed display
area. Display fee $50.
SEEDSTOCK ALLEY REGISTRATION FORM
The deadline to register for Seedstock Alley space is October 7, 2016.
For additional information or questions, please call (651) 643-6476 or email [email protected].
Ranch or Business Name:_______________________________ email_________________________________________
Contact Name:________________________________________ Contact Phone:________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Entries and Fees (includes bedding)
City, State, Zip __________________________________
Please check type of exhibit desired:
Farm & Ranch Exhibit (8’ x 12’ display area)....$50
________ Exhibit fee $______
________ Tie-outs @ $20/head
$______
Exhibit Pen (8’ x 12’ display pen).......................$90
$______
Please make checks payable to:
Minnesota Beef Expo
Tie Exhibits (4’ x 8’ tie area).....................$40/head
ALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES
Breed Association Exhibit (8’ table)...................$50
For stalling purposes, please provide the following information:
How many additional animals will you be bringing?
GRAND TOTAL
____________ Sale Cattle
___________ Jr. Cattle
Breed of animals you are bringing: __________________________ How many tack stalls needed? ________
Mail entry forms to: Minnesota Beef Expo, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108-3099
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MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO TRADE SHOW
EXHIBITOR RATES & HOURS
Inside Commercial Exhibit Rates
Outside Rates Include:
• Basic Electric* (1- 110 volt, 15 amp, duplex plug)
* more available for additional charge
Inside Non-profit, Breed Association,
and Non-Commercial Exhibit Rates
Commercial Exhibit Hours
Inside Rates Include:
Commercial Exhibitor Set-up
10’ x 10’..................................................$250
26’ x 36’ Bulk..........................................$600
Friday, October 21.................. 10 am–5 pm
Saturday, October 22............... 9 am–5 pm
Sunday, October 23.................. 9 am–3 pm
8’ x 10’.....................................................$200
• 8’ high backdrop drapes
• 3’ high side drapes
• Identification Sign
• Basic Electric* (1- 110 volt, 15 amp, duplex plug)
*more available for additional charge
Thursday, October 20:
Large Exhibits & Trailers........... 8 am–Noon
All others.................................... Noon–8 pm
Friday, October 21.................. 8 am–10 am
Commercial Exhibitor Tear-down
Sunday, October 23..................3 pm–8 pm
Monday, October 24............... 7 am–Noon
Bulk Spaces Include:
• Electric (1-110v, 15 amp plug)
• 3’ high side and back drape
• Identification signs
Outside Commercial Exhibit Rates
The Exposition Service will provide on-site decorating
services. There is no charge for vehicle, exhibitor trailer, or
livestock trailer parking.
Outside Non-profit, Breed Association, and
Non-Commercial Exhibit Rates
$20/front foot (25’ minimum)
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All self-contained units will be accommodated free of charge.
Please stop by the junior show office in the barn upon arrival
to reserve your campsite.
$25/front foot (25’ minimum)
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2016 Minnesota Beef Expo
License Registration
Firm, Organization or Individual name_______________________________________________________________________
Contact Mr./Ms._______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (Include area code)____________________________________________ email:____________________________________________
We are a (check one):
Type of site desired:
Site Size:
(indicate order of preference)
(include all awnings, tie-outs, overhangs, trailer hitches, etc.)
q Commercial Enterprise
q Indoor
Minimum
Maximum
q Non-profit Organization q Outdoor
Frontage ________
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An electrical outlet (110 volt, 15
Other
(specify
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fee. If additional power is required, Depth
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___________________________
please specify:
___________________________
Exhibit purpose; products or services to be displayed or sold:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Include a booth photo and/or brochure of your product or service. Do not send samples.)
Fax________________________________________ E-mail address_________________________________________________
Two expos or shows with recent participation (contact person, address, phone & fax for each)
1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One business reference and one bank reference (contact person, address, phone & fax for each)
1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“I acknowledge that this registration is not a license agreement, and does not constitute an offer or guarantee of
same for the Minnesota Beef Expo.”
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature and date)
Please return payment and form by September 15 to:
Minnesota Beef Expo • 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108-3099
Phone: (651) 643-6476 • E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: (651) 642-2456
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“THE ARTIST IN aYiOntUi ”
P ng Class
The MN Beef Expo and Michelle Weber have
teamed up to offer this fun & interactive class.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn
basic painting techniques from rancher, artist
and illustrator, Michelle Weber.
The class is open to all age groups and
skill levels!!
Join us for a fun afternoon of art,
laughter & entertainment.
TWO CLASSES OFFERED
(please register for the class you plan to attend. Space is limited)
October 22nd in CHS Miracle of Birth Center
Cost $20 per person
Class A: 11:00-1:00 pm
Class B: 2:00-4:00 pm
Must Register by Monday Oct 17th
Register & Pay Online
no refunds
Visit www.michelleweberstudio.com
and make sure to visit Michelle Weber Studio’s booth at the expo!
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Premier Exhibitor Award
Back again in 2016! This prestigious contest rewards all of our youth who go above and beyond at the Minnesota Beef Expo each fall. Our 2nd Annual Premier Exhibitor contest will
recognize youth who actively participate in educational events and youth contests and excel in
the show ring. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 5 and will be announced during the Supreme
Heifer Drive; the Premier Exhibitor will win a new showbox sponsored by Sullivan Supply!
Points will accumulate for participation in these events and contests:
Participation points for:
• Knowledge Bowl
• Attending Sullivan Supply Stock Show
University OR Ideas & Insights Symposium
• Judging Contest
• Fitting Contest
• Showmanship
Bonus points for:
• Knowledge Bowl placing
• Judging Contest placing
• Fitting Contest placing
• Showmanship Top 5 placing
• Placing of top animal shown
All youth exhibiting are eligible to participate. A short informational meeting will be held at 3:15
pm prior to the Sullivan Supply Stock Show University seminar in the Warner Coliseum show
arena. Please plan on attending if you have any questions or contact Jamie Purfeerst at
[email protected].
Will our 2016 Premier Exhibitor WInner be
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The Premier Exhibitor prizes and point system are tentative and will not be finalized until
closer to the show. Please visit mnbeefexpo.com for the most up-to-date information.
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MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO JUDGING CONTEST
Friday, October 21 at 9:30 AM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN • Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
Sponsored by Minnesota Farm Bureau
Judging Contest Rules
1.Contest will feature six classes of beef cattle, consisting of breeding heifers, market steers and
prospect calves.
2.
Time limit will be 12 minutes per class.
3.
Classes may include questions that will be asked following the contest.
4.
There will be no oral reasons.
5.Team entries will be comprised of four individuals. All four scores will be used to calculate the
team score.
6.
Individual entries will also be accepted.
7.
Age groups for the judging contest will be as follows:
• Junior: Grades 1–5
• Intermediate: Grades 6–8
• Senior: Grades 9–post high school (21 years old or younger on first day of MBE)
• Adult: Anyone older than 21 years old on the first day of the MBE
8.
There will be team competitions in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior age groups. Adults will
only judge as individuals. Awards will be given to top teams in the Junior, Intermediate and
Senior divisions and to the top individuals in all four age groups.
9.
Age groups are based on grade level and age on the day of the contest.
10. Entry fee is $15 per team, or $5 per individual.
11. Please bring a pencil.
Questions? Contact Kent Thiesse, Junior Activities Coordinator at (507) 381-7960, e-mail
[email protected] or contact the Minnesota Beef Expo at (651) 643-6476.
Registration begins at 8 am in the Warner Coliseum Arena
Please come prepared with your list of individual or team participants names and entry fee.
8–9 am
9:15 am
9:30 am
1:00 pm
Registration, Warner Coliseum Concourse
Instructions, Warner Coliseum Section 21
Judging contest begins, Warner Coliseum Arena
Awards presentation, Warner Coliseum Arena
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MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest
REMINDER: The Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Fitting seminar will be on Thursday at 2:30
pm & the contest is on Friday. Fitting contest supplies must be in place by 12:15 pm and the
contest will start at 12:30 pm.
FITTING CONTEST Rules
1.Each team will consist of four individuals. One team member must be from each age division: ages 1st
grade to 13; ages 14 to 17; and ages 18 to 21. (Use contestant’s age as of the 1st day of the MN Beef Expo.) The additional team member may be from any of the three age divisions.
2.Teams must sign up during the contest registration period. Entry forms will be available in the Show
Office until 10 am on Friday, October 21.
3.Each team will be responsible for bringing a heifer or steer to use in the competition. Heifers and steers
are not to be groomed but should be washed and dried. Animals will be checked before the competition begins.
4.Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may
leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the area.
5.Once the fitting area is designated for each team by the contest officials, the team may set up their
grooming chute and supplies in their designated area. These items should be in place at least 10 minutes prior to the announced starting time of the contest.
6. Each team will be allowed 30 minutes to fit their animal.
7. Each team member must fit a leg, use the clipper and blower.
8.All fitting and grooming techniques must be within the accepted practices of the IAFE National Code of
Show Ring Ethics.
9.Once the animal has been groomed and time is called, the team will stand at the head of the animal until
the judges get to them to review their animal. When the judges arrive, the animal needs to be taken out
of the chute and presented by the team. Judges will be encouraged to ask one question per team member at this time. Each team member must answer one question.
10.
Points will be awarded as follows:
• Ability to fit - 20 points
• Participation of each team member - 10 points
• Overall effectiveness - 10 points
• Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points
• Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points
Judging will be by a three-member panel of judges based on 50 points maximum from each judge. Each judge
shall total their score and rank the contestants in numerical order on the basis of their score. (Highest score first,
lowest score last.)
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Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest Entry Form
Friday, October 21 at 12:30 PM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN • Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
REMINDER: In the past, the fitting clinic has immediately followed the Stock Show University Fitting Seminar.
Like in 2015, the 2016 seminar will be on Thursday at 2:30 pm & the contest on Friday. Join us for both!
TEAM NAME :_____________________________________________________________________________________
Team contact phone number:______________________________________________________________________
Contact name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail:___________________________________________________________________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS:
Ages 9 - 13 division
Name______________________________________________________
City, State___________________________________________________
Age as of 10/20/16____________
Ages 14 - 17 division
Name______________________________________________________
City, State___________________________________________________
Age as of 10/20/16____________
Ages 18 - 21 division
Name______________________________________________________
City, State___________________________________________________
Age as of 10/20/16____________
Additional team member may be from any age division
Name______________________________________________________
Age as of 10/20/16____________
City, State___________________________________________________
ENTRY FEE
Entries postmarked by October 7..................................................................... $10 per team
Entries postmarked October 8 or later............................................................. $20 per team
Mail entry form and payment to :
Minnesota Beef Expo, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN 55108-3099
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MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO Youth Knowledge Bowl Contest
Thursday, October 20 at 12:00 PM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN • Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Concourse
11:30 am–noon
Check-in at the Warner Coliseum Concourse
Noon
Contest team instructions & contest begins;
Contest awards will be given out after the competition
Youth knowledge bowl Rules
Teams will consist of four team members (three team members are not accepted). A team may have a fifth
person as a substitute. A substitute can enter once, between rounds, and must complete the competition
after entry. Questions: Contact Kent Thiesse at (507) 381-7960 or [email protected].
Two age groups
Junior - Ages 14 and under (as of 10/20/2016)
Senior - Ages 15–21 years old (as of 10/20/2016)
RULES AND INFORMATION
1. The contest will be designed after the Minnesota 4-H Contest. All questions will be related to
the beef industry.
2.
MATCH SET UP: Each MBE Knowledge Bowl Contest will have three phases in a match:
Phase #1
Individual questions (One question per player)
Phase #2One-on-one questions (Eight questions total; two per player)
Phase #3Open questions; anyone can answer (10 toss-up questions; two bonus)
Overtime
Three open questions; anyone can answer (sudden-death after that)
3.
SCORING:
Phase #1
Phase #2 Phase #3
Overtime
5 points per correct answer; no loss of points
10 points per correct answer; no loss of points
10 points per correct answer; minus 5 points for incorrect
10 points for correct bonus answer; no loss of points
20 point team bonus if all four members answer a question
10 points per correct answer; no loss of points
4.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top two Junior and Senior teams immediately following
the final contest.
5.
ENTRY
INFORMATION: Advanced entry is required. Early entry deadline is Monday, October
10, 2016. All late entries must be postmarked by Monday, October 17. Entries postmarked after
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Youth Knowledge Bowl Contest Entry Form
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN • Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
Team Name ____________________________________________________________
Senior / Junior (circle division)
Team contact name_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email____________________________________________________________________________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Team Name ____________________________________________________________
Senior / Junior (circle division)
Team contact name_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email____________________________________________________________________________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age as of 10/20/16 ____________
Advanced Entries Are Required
Entries postmarked by October 10 - $15 per team
Entries postmarked October 11–17 - $20 per team
Entries recieved October 17 or later will not be accepted
Please make checks payable to:
Minnesota Beef Expo
Mail to: Minnesota Beef Expo • 1265 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55108-3099
Minnesota Beef Ambassador Program
The Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team will promote beef and farming to consumers
as they develop skills of leadership, communication and self-confidence. The program
spotlights the positive impact cattle farming has on our health, economy and
environment. The Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team will consist of the Senior MN Beef
Ambassador Winner and two team members and a Junior Beef Ambassador. Senior
contestants must be at least 16 by September 1, 2016 and not over age 20 by
9/1/16. Juniors must be 13 by 9/1/16 and not over 16 by 9/1/16.
Contestant Name_________________________ Shirt Detail: Men ___Women ___Size______
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________
Contestant Cell Phone ___________________
Email _________________________________
Parents Names __________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________ Birth Date _____________ Age as of 9/1/16 _______
Email __________________________________________________________________________
Senior (16-19) ____
Junior (13-15) ________
Please attach a separate page with the following information using a 3rd party response.
Example: Sue Brown is from SW Minnesota. Her parents are Bill & Sally. Sue is involved in many Beef
and school activities in Jackson County. Sue would like to be on the Beef team because…
• Share a short paragraph about yourself – tell us who you are
• Connection/experience with beef production and/or agriculture
• Interests and activities both at school and outside of school
• Paragraph about why you want to be a Beef Ambassador
The Team winners will be announced at the Supreme Row Female & Steer Selection Dinner
Saturday, October 22 beginning at 5:00 PM.
• SENIOR WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIP
• SENIOR TEAM MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A $250 SCHOLARSHIP
• JUNIOR WINNER WILL RECEIVE $100
Mail or email entry to:
Questions may be directed to:
MN Beef Council Jennifer Schiefelbein MN Beef Council
P.O. Box 39 [email protected] Royalee or Kaye
Maple Plain, MN 55350
320-398-6511
763-479-1011
[email protected] or mnbeef.org
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COMPETITION Rules & Information
Competition Judging Areas
1. Media Interview - The contestant will participate in a mock media interview. The interviewer will
have pre-determined questions to ask each contestant with the option to ask follow-up questions in
order to receive additional knowledge or clarify a point. A panel of judges will observe the interaction for: knowledge, articulation, poise and the contestant’s ability to “Tell the Beef Production Story”
and present beef and farming in a positive light.
2. Consumer Event - A mock consumer event will be set up for the contestants. Each contestant will
be provided with a beef sample, beef literature and recipes. Interested “consumers” will approach
the table. They will ask pre-determined questions to test the contestant’s knowledge, capacity to
interact with the public, and ability to present beef in a positive light. A panel of judges will observe
and score each contestant on their ability to educate the consumer and provide the consumers with
the appropriate information to answer their questions. Each contestant will have 5 minutes to interact with the “Consumers” who will ask questions. Contestants are able to ask the consumers questions to engage a deeper dialogue about beef, and are encouraged to do so.
3. Social & Traditional Media Response to Beef Industry Topics: Contestants will be provided with a
list of beef industry topics (For example: Beef Nutrition) once their application is submitted. The day
of the contest, they will draw a topic out from this list and write a blog post and Facebook post or
Tweet. The judges will score the contestants on their ability to incorporate beef industry information
and how relatable that message would be with consumers. Contestants will not be allowed to use
any printed materials/resources, or the internet during this section of the competition and will have
30 minutes to write their blog & Facebook post or Tweet.
Be a Part of the Team, Speak out for the Beef Industry!
Competition Schedule - Saturday, October 22
9:00 am- 9:15 am - Check in & instructions, CHS Miracle of Birth Center
9:30 am - Competition begins, CHS Miracle of Birth Center
5:00pm - Awards at Supreme Row Selection Dinner, Warner Coliseum
Age Requirements By Sept 1, 2016:
Judging Areas:
• Juniors Age 13-15
• Mock Media Interview
• Seniors Age 16-19
• Mock Consumer Event
• Social & Traditional Media
Response to Beef Industry Topics
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MYBEP Presents The
Ideas & Insights
Symposium
SPECIAL GUESTS:
PETERSON FARM
BROTHERS LIVE!
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 4:30 pm
sponsored by
AgStar Fund for Rural America & Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
Please join us for this incredible event geared towards helping youth explore the beef industry in a fun and rewarding fashion. Sponsored by AgStar Fund for Rural America and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, this event
was initially designed to bring together youth who submitted a MYBEP application, but did
not win a heifer; hence, the MYBEP label. However, we have now opened this rewarding
experience to anyone who is interested in beefing up their industry knowledge! Adults are
welcome to attend as well.
Breakout sessions will stimulate discussions and thoughts as beef industry experts explore popular topics such as
breeding and genetic selection, BQA, cattle health, financial issues, and so much more. MYBEP Coordinator, Claudine
Goodrich, will share pointers on how to improve future applications for those interested. Each session presenter will
help you generate ideas that may eventually be applied to your own herds.
At the conclusion of the sessions, the Peterson Farm Brothers will perform. Finally, a heifer donated by the
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association will be awarded to the next highest applicant. Applicants must be
present during the entire evening to win. Also, the symposium will count towards the Premier Exhibitor Contest and interested youth will need to get their passport stamped after each session.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
4:30 pm Registration, welcome and free pizza in the CHS Miracle of Birth Center
7:00 pm
Peterson Farm Brothers Live! at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center. Everyone is welcome to sit in on this exciting event!
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Three educational breakout sessions in Coliseum Concourse. Particpants will be able to chose the three breakout from approximately eight practical sessions led by industry experts. Sessions will be 25 minutes long and particpants will rotate in between sessions.
More information on the breakout sessions will be available online the week of the event.
8:15 pm
Announcement of the Symposium heifer recipient, sponsored by the Minnesota State
Cattlemen’s Association.
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MINNESOTA YOUTH BEEF EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to aid youth in getting a start in the beef cattle business by awarding heifer calves to
program participants on the basis of merit, need, future goals and ability to care for the animal. Any youth ages 12–16
who is a 4-H, FFA or Junior Breed Association member may enter (previous winners of MYBEP heifers are ineligible).
Deadline to enter is September 8, 2016. Heifer recipients will be selected by a committee, and the heifers will be
awarded during the Beef Expo.
The MYBEP Committee will select 11 program participants from the pool of qualified applicants. Each program participant will own their heifer jointly with the donor until the completion of the program, at which time the
participant will receive full ownership of the heifer and her offspring. Each program participant will be responsible for
raising the calf, arranging for her to be bred (artificially or naturally), maintaining complete records on her care, and
providing quarterly progress reports to the donor and the Beef Expo. Failure to adequately follow these requirements
during the course of the year when the heifer is owned in partnership may cause the program participant to forfeit their
ownership of the animal. Minnesota Select Sires will donate two straws of semen and Land O’Lakes Purina will donate
100 lbs. of feed to each winner. Winning youth will also receive a clippers donated by Andis and a showstick from the
Beef Expo.
Qualifications
• Must be 12-16 years of age as
of September 8, 2016.
• Must be a member in good
standing of 4-H, FFA or a junior
breed association.
• Previous winners of MYBEP
heifers are ineligible to enter.
• Must be a resident of Iowa,
Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota or Wisconsin.
Criteria
• Demonstrates commitment to
agriculture.
• Defines clear future goals.
• Demonstrates financial need.
• Outlines ability to raise the animal in a proper setting.
Application
• Completed application form.
• Two letters of reference; one
from your 4-H Extension
officer, FFA Advisor or Jr.
Breed Association advisor; the
other from an adult who is not
related to you but knows you
well enough to comment on
your abilities and commitment.
• A personal letter or video of intent explaining why you want/
need the calf and why you feel
you are a good candidate for
this project. Letter must be limited to two pages, typewritten
OR a two-minute video clearly
depicting thoughts.
• All materials must be submitted together online on or before the deadline of
September 8, 2016.
Heifers will be awarded at the
14th Annual Supreme Row Female
& Steer Selection Dinner
on Saturday, October 22
SPONSORS
Angus Heifer
sponsored by Purfeerst Farms,
Faribault, Minn.
Charolais Heifer
sponsored by Kathrein
Charolais, Clint, Roxane, Kaylee
& Kendra Kathrein, Little Falls,
Minn.
Charolais Heifer
sponsored by the Minnesota/
Wisconsin Charolais Association.
Hereford Heifer
sponsored by Carlson Farms,
Ross and Beth Carlson Family,
Murdock, Minn.
Limousin Heifer
sponsored by CWS Cattle Co.,
Coby and Steve Backman,
Morris, Minn.
Maine Anjou Heifer
sponsored by the Minnesota
Maine Anjou Association
Red Angus Heifer
sponsored by AgStar Fund for
Rural America
Shorthorn Heifer
sponsored by Bollum Family
Shorthorns, Goodhue, Minn.
Simmental Heifer
sponsored by Oak Meadow
Farms, Dr. Lynn and Barb
Aggen, Matt and Jessica and
family, Harmony, Minn.
South Devon Heifer
sponsored by Northern States
South Devon Association
Symposium Heifer
sponsored by the Minnesota
State Cattlemen’s Association
Please visit our website for more information about the program and to
access the online application and to learn more about the sponsors.
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Minnesota YOUTH Beef
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
SAMPLE APPLICATION - DO NOT MAIL IN - MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE
Name____________________________________________________________ Telephone_______________________________
Address____________________________________________ City_____________________
State________ Zip_____________________
Email_________________________________________ Birthdate__________ Age on 9/8/16_______ Grade in school_______________
Name of father/male guardian____________________________________________ Occupation__________________________________
Name of mother/female guardian____________________________________________ Occupation_______________________________
Estimated percentage of family income derived from agriculture___________________________________________________________
Please circle most relavent residence type: Town/City Rural/non-farm
Working ranch/farm
Number of livestock (if any) already owned by applicant______________________________ By family___________________________
Beef_____________ Dairy_____________ Sheep_________________ Swine______________ Other_______________
If I am selected, my calf will be kept and cared for at (include adress and description of facilities):______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated distance of livestock facilities to home residence________________________________________________________________
If selected, the two breeds I would choose for my MYBEP are*:1.____________________________ or 2.__________________________
*Please note: Indication of breed choice will not guarantee final selection. Choice of breed awarded will be solely at the discretion
of the MYBEP Selection Committee. All committee decisions will be final.
School name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4-H, FFA Chapter or Jr. Breed Association________________________________________________________________________________
4-H Leader, FFA Instructor or Jr. Breed Association Advisor________________________________________________________________
Future career/occupational goals_______________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant testimony: I have read the rules and agree to abide by them. I am a 4-H member or an FFA member in good standing.
I am between the ages of 12–16, and I understand that I am responsible for having her bred and will show her as a bred heifer in
next year’s Minnesota Beef Expo.
Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian testimony: I am the parent/guardian of the applicant and do hereby give permission for my child to participate
in this program if selected. I also hereby, on behalf of and for the child, myself, my heirs, executors and personal representatives,
waive and release any and all rights and claims for injury, death, theft or damages that may result of this child winning, raising and
exhibiting a calf (if awarded).
Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Advisor testimony: The facilities for raising a calf and the abilities of the applicant are adequate to successfully complete this
project. The applicant meets the age and membership requirements as set forth in the official rules and regulations.
Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide the e-mail address for your hometown newspaper (not web address):_________________________________________
Minnesota YOUTH Beef
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
SAMPLE APPLICATION - DO NOT MAIL IN - MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE
Name________________________________________________________________________________________
Highlight your 4-H, FFA or Jr. Breed Association experiences:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other school activities and community involvements:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any previous experience and background in working with beef cattle:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any other information or details pertinent to this application:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Considered applications must include:
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Completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered) must be submitted via the online form at http://bit.ly/1eATjQf. You can also find the online application form link on our website.
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wo letters of reference; one from your 4-H Extension officer, FFA advisor or Junior Breed Association
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advisor; the other from an adult who is not related to you but knows you well enough to comment on your
abilities and commitment.
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one to two page personal letter of intent or two-minute video explaining why you want/need the calf and
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why you feel you are a good candidate for this project. Please make sure to address your commitment to agriculture, explain future goals and how the heifer fits in, financial needs, and ability to raise and show the animal. If you choose to submit a letter, it must be limited to two pages, typed and hand signed.
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All materials must be submitted together on or before the deadline of September 8, 2016.
•
Previous recipients of MYBEP heifers are ineligible to enter.
Please do not mail in an application. If you can not complete the online entry form,
please contact Virginia Mold at (651) 288-4440 or [email protected].
Meet This Year’s Youth Beef Experience Sponsors
Angus: Purfeerst Farms, Deb & Jim,
Mark & Jamie Purfeerst and Matt
Purfeerst of Faribault, Minn. of the
Minnesota Angus Association
You won’t find a big herd of cattle at
Purfeerst Farms in Faribualt, Minn., but
you will find quality. The cattle operation, managed by brothers Mark and
Matt Purfeerst, started as many do – a 4-H
project. With the support of their parents,
Jim and Deb, the Purfeerst siblings purchased their first breeding females in the
early 90s and spent many years showing
cattle across the Midwest. Today, they are
proud to have established a seedstock
operation that is respected by Angus
breeders across the Midwest. Today, they
manage a small herd of purebred Angus
cows, a handful of which have become
successful donor cows for their operation. They rely heavily on embryo and
AI technology to advance their cowherd
and utilize herds from across the state
to raise their genetics via embryo transplants. Each fall, they sell 10 or so heifers via private treaty to youth exhibitors.
They have twice raised the Reserve Supreme Heifer at the MN State Fair as well
as the Supreme Champion Bull at the
2012 National Junior Angus Show. They
also sell genetic packages to seedstock
producers.
The Purfeerst operation has long history, and Mark and Matt are the 6th
generation to live and work on the family
operation. Jim works full-time on their
crop operation. Mark works full-time for
AgStar Financial Services and lives on
the family farm with his wife Jamie, who
works for BEEF Magazine and helps run
the MN Beef Expo, and their children Leo
and Ivy. Matt works for Cargill. They are
excited about this opportunity. In their
early days, they won their fair share of red
ribbons and spent a lot of time talking
and listening to producers to get where
they are today. They are excited to help a
deserving young individual get involved
in the Angus breed.
Charolais: The Minnesota/Wisconsin
Charolais Association will sponsor a
Charolais heifer.
Charolais: Kathrein Charolais, Clint,
Roxane, Kaylee & Kendra Kathrein, Little
Falls, Minn. of the Minnesota/Wisconsin
Charolais Association
Clint, his wife Roxane, and daughters
Kaylee, a sophomore at NDSU who’s
working on an Agriculture Education Degree, and Kendra, a senior at Little Falls
Community High School, own and operate a purebred Charolais herd just north
of Little Falls, Minn. Clint took over the
herd in 1994 from his dad who originally
started the Charolais herd in 1979. The
Kathrein’s current herd consists of 40 registered Charolais cows and the girls own
a small herd of Red Angus. For the past
ten years they have focused on improving their herd through AI and embryo
transfer work, where they currently average a 95% conception rate on their AI.
The Kathrein’s are a cooperator herd for
Leachman Cattle of Colorado, where they
focus on low birth, high marbling, and
feed efficiency. Clint has been involved in
the cattle business his whole life. His contributions to the industry include fitting,
being a herdsman, manager, breeder,
and judge. The whole family is very involved with 4-H, as well as other youth
activities to help today’s youth gain the
knowledge and skills it takes to become
tomorrow’s leaders of the beef industry.
Clint and Roxane are very proud of how
much knowledge their daughters have
gained not only in the show ring, but
also about their operation and the beef
industry. The whole Kathrein family is
extremely honored to help touch someone’s life through this unique program.
The Kathrein’s are excited to be mentors
and welcome someone new to, not only
the Charolais breed, but also their family.
Hereford: Carlson Farms, Ross and
Beth Carlson & Family, Murdock, Minn.
of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders
Carlson Farms is a diversified crop and
livestock farm owned by brothers Ross
and Rob and their dad Richard. On their
family farm, they raise Hereford cattle as
well as corn, soybeans, alfalfa and small
grains just north of Murdock in Swift
County, Minn. Their branch consists of
Ross, his wife Beth (who was raised on
a prominent Hereford farm in Wisconsin) and their two children Mallory and
Regan.
They began their herd in the early 70s
when they purchased Hereford females
as 4-H projects. The herd grew rather
quickly until their cowherd contained
100 females or so. After college, Ross
decided to join the family operation per-
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manently. The herd grew again thereafter
until the cow numbers reached the 200
plus head they run today.
Herefords have been good to the
Carlson family throughout the years. They
regard them as “all around good cattle”
excelling in the cowherd and the feedlot.
The Carlson family has enjoyed raising
and showing Hereford cattle and looks
forward to working with a young person
who has the same interest.
Limousin: CWS Cattle Co., Coby and
Steve Backman, Morris, Minn. of the
Minnesota Limousin Association
Agriculture is rooted deep into the
genetics of each person in the Backman
family. CWS Cattle located in Morris,
Minn., is owned and operated by Steve
and Cathy Backman and Coby and Sarah
Backman and is a registered purebred
Limousin herd. As a father and son partnership, Steve and Coby together bought
their first 36 head in 2006. Over the past
10 years, the CWS herd has grown to
more than 100 head with plans for continued growth. Their breeding program
focuses on producing high-growth, highmuscled, docile breeding stock for ranchers who want to take advantage of the
efficiency and growth the Limousin breed
provides. CWS Cattle market their bulls
through the Wulf Cattle brand at the annual Opportunity Sale and through
private treaty arrangement.
Steve and Coby have each always had
a passion for livestock. In addition to his
full-time welding shop, Steve kept up to
800 sheep on their family farm site while
Steve and Cathy raised their four boys.
After graduating with an agronomy
degree, Coby returned to Morris and
works full-time for a local farming operation that raises crops and feedlot cattle.
Coby’s work at the feedlot helped
develop his love of the cattle industry.
The Backmans work to promote and support agriculture through youth programs
such as 4-H and FFA and through their
local West Central Cattleman’s Association (WCCA) as board members and
volunteers. The lifestyle, the creation
of such a close family bond, the tireless
work ethic and the blessed reward are
just a few of the very important reasons
why they would encourage anyone to
become involved in any way with agriculture.
Meet This Year’s Youth Beef Experience Sponsors
Maine Anjou: The Minnesota Maine
Anjou Association will sponsor the Maine
Anjou heifer.
Red Angus Heifer: AgStar Fund for
Rural America
A recipient will receive a heifer that
has been purchased with funds granted
from the AgStar Fund For Rural America.
Established in 2001, the AgStar Fund for
Rural America is the corporate giving
program of AgStar Financial Services,
ACA. Since its inception, the Fund has
donated over $6M to organizations in
rural communities that work to improve
the quality of life through education,
technology or the environment.
The AgStar Fund focuses its giving programs in geographic areas where AgStar
has a continuing business presence. It is
committed to being a leading corporate
citizen in these communities. Through
self-directed programs and partnering
with others, the AgStar Fund extends its
reach into rural communities. The combined efforts enable AgStar to live our
mission to enhance life in agriculture and
rural America.
Symposium Donation Heifer: Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA) is a membership-based
organization that represents cattle producers and individuals who are part of
the cattle community in Minnesota. The
association is also now offering opportunities for junior members through the
creation of the Minnesota Junior Cattlemen’s Association. The junior program
will provide junior leadership development, career opportunities and junior
activities at the MSCA State Convention,
Summer Cattlemen’s Tour and many
other events.
The MSCA currently represents over
1,000 members from all segments of the
beef community. They are proud of their
partnership with over 20 local cattlemen’s
associations from around the State that
affiliate with the MSCA.
The MSCA is primarily focused on addressing local, state and federal issues
that impact the long-term viability of
cattle production and ensuring that Minnesota’s business climate welcomes the
growth and long-term success of raising
cattle in Minnesota. The MSCA also works
on several promotional activities during
the year, including FarmFest, the MN
Beef Expo, MN State Fair, Cattlemen and
the Capitol (both St. Paul and Washington, D.C.) and many more!
To learn more about the MSCA, visit
their website at www.mnsca.org or check
out their Facebook page for the most
recent industry news.
Shorthorn: Bollum Family Shorthorns,
the Bollum Family, Goodhue, Minn., of
the Minnesota Shorthorn Association
Bollum Family Shorthorms is a 5th generation family farm located east of Goodhue, Minn., where the original
Bollums settled in 1863. Shorthorns were
used on the farm from the very beginning because of their dual-purpose traits.
A purebred herd was started in the late
1930’s. LeAnn (Prairie du Chien High
School), Cory (Hormel Foods), and Carl
(BCF Technology) are continuing the
Shorthorn tradition on this Sesquicentennial Family Farm.
The cattle operation today consists of
75 purebred Shorthorn females and 40
commercial females used as recipients in
their embryo transplant program. They
have been performance testing and ultrasound scanning for many years in an
effort to identify the cow families and genetics that will be most successful in producing better beef. Their collective goal
has been to produce sound, functional
cattle that will be profitable for purebred
and commercial cattlemen alike. They
have had success at the MN State Fair
with numerous Premier Breeder and
Premier Exhibitor Awards, including the
past three years. They are proud of the
demand for BFS bred females in their annual Red, White, & Roan Saturday Online
Sale in November. The interest in their
genetics, whether it is in their feeder
cattle or seedstock genetics, serves as
motivation to continue producing quality
Shorthorns.
Cory is currently serving on the
Minnesota Shorthorn Association Board
of Directors. Connor, Josh, and Emily
are actively involved with the MN Junior
Shorthorn Association.
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Simmental: Oak Meadow Farms, Dr.
Lynn & Barb Aggen, Matt and Jessica
and Family, Harmony, Minn. of the
Minnesota Simmental Association
Oak Meadow Farms started with their
first purebred Simmentals in 1981 and
the herd has since grown to 150 breeding age females. With those females and
the use of progressive artificial insemination and embryo transfer, they have
developed one of the more respected
herds in the Midwest. Oak Meadow
Farms markets roughly 25 outstanding
bulls per year via private treaty of the
farm. They also market top-end females
at MN Beef Expo, North Central Fall
Classic Sale, MN State Simmental Sale
and the National Western Stock Show.
Oak Meadow Farms also exhibits cattle
at the Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs,
American Royal and National Western
Stock Show. Every November, Oak
Meadow Farms hold a customer
appreciation feeder calf sale. This sale
features feeder cattle sired by Oak
Meadow Farms’ bulls. This event has
been extremely successful. “Performance
with quality” is the motto at Oak Meadow
and the Aggen family works hard every
day to raise healthy high quality, high
performing Simmental cattle.
South Devon Heifer: Northern States
South Devon Association (NSSDA)
The Northern States South Devon
Association was formed over 15 years
ago by a small group of South Devon
breeders in central-Minnesota. An active
and enthusiastic group of South Devon
producers from Wisc., Minn., N. Dak.,
and Mont. currently promote the South
Devon cattle throughout the Midwest by
participating in farm shows, 4-H and FFA
activities, Jr. shows and livestock events.
A strong junior association participates
each year at the Minnesota Beef Expo.
Members from the association have
strongly supported MYBEP by donating a South Devon heifer each year to a
deserving junior. Northern States South
Devon Association members donate
funds toward the support of MYBEP and
a heifer is selected and purchased from
one of the members each year.
All of the past recipients of South
Devon heifers are active members in the
North American South Devon Junior Association.