Historic_Herd_Terre_Haute

April 25, 2008

For More Information Contact:

Monica Jordan at 816-383-5100 or mjordan@angus.org

Terre Haute Farms Awarded Historic Angus Herd

The American Angus Association^®honors Terre Haute Farms, Ville Platte, La., with the Historic Angus Herd Award for their continued ownership and production of Angus cattle. John A. Mire purchased his first Angus, a bred cow with calf at side, from Elton Angus Farm, Elton, La., for $350 in 1958.

John’s interest in the breed was sparked by his college professor, L. H. Tease, and confirmed with regular correspondence from Otto V. Battles, Rosemere Farms, Maquoketa, Iowa, and Los Olivos, Calif. John became a lifetime member of the American Angus Association in August 1962. Terre Haute Farms’ foundation cattle were purchased from Pine Hill Angus, Roseneath, Pine Tree and Louisiana Angus Association sponsored sales.

After graduation from the University of Louisiana, John took a job with Swift & Company for a few years. He then went to work for Louisiana State University Ag Center as a parish agent while earning his master’s degree. John retired as a parish agent after 28 years. An active member of the cattle industry, he served as secretary for the Evangeline Parish Cattlemen’s Association for 24 years.

In March 2006, John’s son Garrett became a partner in Terre Haute Farms. His grandsons are members of the local 4-H club and have shown Angus heifers for three years.

The American Angus Association presents the Historic Angus Herd Award to Angus herds that have been in the continuous production of registered Angus cattle by the same family for 50 years or more. The Mires will receive a certificate signed by the Association president to honor this achievement.

The American Angus Association is the world’s largest beef breed organization, providing programs and services to thousands of commercial producers and more than 36,000 regular and junior members nationwide. For more information go to www.angus.org or call 816-383-5100.

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