Angus Foundation highlights successes at January Events
The Angus Foundation started the year with strong support for its mission, raising over $150,000 through the sales of donated lots at Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show. The lots were sold in Oklahoma City at the Bases Loaded Sale, and in Denver at the Foundation Angus Sale at the National Western Stock Show. Money raised benefits the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted funding for Angus education, youth and research.
The lots were generously donated by Four Sons Farm, Yon Family Farms, and Sadler Ranches. Lathrop Livestock Services donated complimentary trucking of all the lots.
“Those who supported our donated lots weren’t just investing in elite genetics — they were also investing in the future of our breed,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “We’re thankful to this set of donors and buyers for their commitment to the Angus legacy, as well as the sale management companies who included the lots in their sales.”
The Angus Fund sustains various programs including academic scholarships, leadership conferences and cutting-edge research to enhance the breed's future. To learn more about the Angus Foundation, visit www.angus.org/foundation.
More about the donated lots:
Bases Loaded Sale at Cattlemen's Congress | Jan. 2
Lot: Heifer Pregnancy
Sire: GAR Fireproof, Registration No. 20370357
Dam: Registration No. 2018969
Donated by Four Sons Farm of Cynthiana, Ky.
Purchased by Heritage Farm of Shelbyville, Ky. for $20,000
National Angus Bull Sale at Cattlemen's Congress | Jan. 5
Lot: Bred Heifer Package
Donated Heifer: Yon Sarah K1233, Registration No. 20450734
Pregnancy’s Sire: Yon Toccoa F1054, Registration No. 19306162
Donated by Yon Family Farms of Ridge Spring, S.C.
Purchased by Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla. for $52,500
To learn more about the 2024 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, visit .
Foundation Angus Sale at the National Western Stock Show | Jan. 11
Lot: Sadler Defender 3035, Registration No. 20707994
Sire: Blair’s External Law, Registration No. 19639203
Dam: Registration No. 19258348
Donated by Sadler Ranches of Perkins, Okla.
Purchased by Carpenter Cattle Enterprises of Decatur, Texas for $70,000
The Angus Foundation also auctioned items to support their mission during the annual Herdsman Social at Cattlemen’s Congress on Jan. 5. The event welcomed the Angus family for an evening of fellowship and featured refreshments, door prizes and the announcement of Cole Atkinson of Conley Cattle as 2024 Angus Herdsman of the Year.
For the auction items, past National Junior Angus Board foundation director Josh Jasper served as the auctioneer, and items sold included: landscape branded stones, a women’s accessory set, men’s tie collection lot and a wild hog hunt package.
The Foundation supports a diverse set of efforts focused on ensuring the Angus legacy remains strong. For more information about the Angus Foundation, visit www.angus.org/foundation.
A complete list of auction items sold at the Herdsman Social, along with their donors and buyers, follows:
Auction Items:
Landscape Branded Stones Set
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Nowatzke Cattle, Michigan City, Ind.
Women’s Accessory Set
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Circle M Farms, LLC, Rockwall, Texas
Angus Foundation Men’s Tie Lot
Donated by: Angus Foundation
Purchased by: Circle M Farms, LLC, Rockwall, Texas
Wild Hog Hunt
Donated by: Arrowhead Ranch Texas, Clarksville, Texas
Purchased by: Panther Creek Farm, Pink Hill, N.C.
Door Prize Items:
Wood Angus Basket
Donated by: Wood Angus Farm, LLC, Willow Spring, N.C.
Alltech Basket
Donated by: Alltech, Nicholasville, Ky.
Custom Chore Glove Order
Donated by: PlainJan’s, Scott City, Kan.
Custom Cool Grip Glove Order
Donated by: PlainJan’s, Scott City, Kan.