AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

Tom Burke

Inducted 2004

Tom Burke is a third generation Angus breeder born in Minnesota. He was a charter member and first president of the Minnesota Junior Angus Association in 1960. For more than half a century, he has dedicated his life to the production and promotion of Angus cattle. A long-time sale manager, he has conducted more than 5,000 registered Angus auctions across the United States and in Canada. He was elected chairman of the All-Amberican Angus breeders’ Futurity in 1972, and has served in that capacity since. Tom travels the country promoting the Angus breed and its producers. 

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