April 4, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

For more information contact:

Carrie Heitman, communications coordinator, at 816-383-5100 or cheitman@angus.org; or

Shelia Stannard, director of activities and events, at 816-383-5100 or sstannard@angus.org.
 

REGISTER:  Online for the NDSU Cattlemen's Boot Camp.

Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Set for North Dakota State University

A Cattlemen’s Boot Camp is set for June 25-26 at North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D. The educational event is a 1 ˝ day session co-hosted by North Dakota State University, the American Angus Association®, and the Angus Foundation and is open to all seed stock and commercial cattle producers.

            The future of the beef industry, quality and yield grade, and range management are a few of the topics that will be discussed by North Dakota State University faculty and American Angus Association staff. A tour of the Beef Cattle Research Center and Ekre Ranch is also scheduled during the event.              

            The $75 registration covers all meals and educational materials. Enrollment is limited, so register by June 10 to ensure your space in the Boot Camp. Area hotels are: Candlewood Suites, 701-235-8200; Homewood Suites, 701-235-3150; and Days Inn, 701-232-0000.

      For more information or to register, contact the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angus.org. Cattlemen’s Boot Camps are just one of several educational events planned by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation, which supports education, youth and research.

 

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.

 

 

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