Jan. 2, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


For more information contact:
Carrie Heitman, communications coordinator, at 816-383-5100 or cheitman@angus.org.

VIDEO: Segment highlighting the NWSS.

I Am Angus Broadcasts Tomorrow, Features NWSS

Discover the history of the National Western Stock Show Thursday, Jan. 3 on RFD-TV.

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., is steeped in history. For 107 years, livestock enthusiasts have joined together at the base of the Rocky Mountains to remember the past and look toward the future. Tomorrow night on RFD-TV, the American Angus Association^® honors the NWSS tradition and those involved in raising cattle during its documentary series, I Am Angus^®.

“To improve our breed for the future, we must always learn from the past,” says Eric Grant, Association director of communications and public relations. “That’s why we share historic stories on I Am Angus. To remember, and appreciate, where we’ve been and those who have made progress possible.”

I Am Angus airs at 10 p.m. Eastern (9 p.m. Central) Thursday, Jan. 3 on RFD-TV. Tomorrow night’s show is the fourth episode this season. Overall, the program focuses on the heart of the Angus cattle business — its people, their heritage and why they are involved in agriculture. The hour-long documentary series explores each corner of the beef industry and how animal agriculture meets the challenge of feeding a growing population.

Featured in the Jan. 3 episode:

· The Connealy family, Whitman, Neb., is deeply committed to raising high-quality Angus seedstock in one of the most environmentally sensitive areas of the country: the Nebraska Sandhills. The Connealys are also donating the pick of their 2012 heifer crop at the upcoming Angus Foundation Heifer Package at the NWSS.

· Ryan Goodman, Maryville, Tenn., is a modern-day agriculture activist. Goodman describes his role in educating the public through social media and blogging.

· Dan Green, historian and publisher, preserves the past for a living. Green speaks about the rich history associated with the NWSS.

· Tony Nichols and Tony Watson, ranchers from Wainwright, Okla., discuss the importance of ranching, and why good land stewardship results in high-quality beef for consumers.

· The Tuckwiller family, Lewisburg, W.Va., is a multi-generational operation. Their commitment expands from their family to the ranch, which rests in heart of the West Virginia mountains.

· The Cropp family, Damascus, Md., shares the improbable story of how they got into the Angus business — and why they are committed to raising cattle.

· Tom Brink, JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Greeley, Colo., talks about the history and development of the High Plains’ cattle feeding industry.

· The Kunkel family, Blue Jacket, Okla., calls the Midwest home. The Kunkel’s describe their love for raising Angus cattle.

I Am Angus broadcasts on RFD-TV. The channel is distributed by more than 625 cable operators, and can be found on DirecTV channel 345 and Dish Network channel 231. Check local listings for more information.

For more information or to watch segments from past shows, visit the Association’s website or YouTube Channel. 

The American Angus Association serves nearly 30,000 members across the United States and Canada. It provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.

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