OUR MISSION STATEMENT
members, focusing on efficiency, production, sale, breeding and her management. By harnessing the expertise of our member breeders and owners, we strive to empower cattle enthusiasts with knowledge and tools for success. Emphasizing the core
principles of fertility, calving ease, and efficiency, we are committed to promoting the distinct advantages of American Aberdeen cattle in grass-fed beef production ranches and feedlot operations. Through education and advocacy, we endeavor to strengthen the future of these breeds and the communities they serve.
MEMBER NEWS
ABERDEEN BEEF SERVED AT SCHOOL
These are pictures from Sleeping Giant middle school, voted #1 out of 8,500 school districts in the US for their farm to school lunch program. Serving Muddy Creek Aberdeen roast beef and school raised potatoes and squash. All the 3rd and 4th graders asked questions about beef production in Montana.
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2025 EVENTS
– New Junior Show! Aberdeen Youth Show in Chehalis, WA on May 2-4, 2025. This is a 509 Youth Show that has added an Aberdeen class. Please pass the word. Julie Davis needs to get an idea of how many youth want to participate. If you know of anyone please have them reach out to her at 425-308-4456 or clearvalleyfarm@hotmail.com.
– Southwest Washington Fair Aberdeen Classes, Chehalis, Washington August 15-17
– Central Washington Fair Aberdeen Classes, Yakima Washington Sept 25-28
Contact Julie Davis 425-308-4456 or clearvalleyfarm@hotmail.com.
NEW VIDEO ADDED
Check out our excellent new video by David Shockey showing how to castrate a calf. Check out the “How To…” page for other instructional info and videos.
48TH ANNUAL MONTANA AGRI-TRADE EXPO (MATE SHOW) FEBRUARY 20-22, 2025 AT METRA PARK IN MONTANA
The 48th annual Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE Show) will again feature the Bull Pen Preview, February 20-22, 2025 at Metra Park. Registration is now open for cattle breeders to participate in this year’s showcase. The MATE show is the largest agricultural trade show in Montana drawing over 10,000 people last year from across the region. The Bull Pen Preview offers tremendous exposure to breeders wishing to promote their genetics and program to commercial and registered producers that attend the show.
Cattle are allowed into the pens for all three days of the show. It is not required that cattle be there all three days, however, a majority of the commercial type producers historically attend on Thursday and Friday. The pens are available as early as Thursday morning and until 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. This is not a haltered exhibit, but an opportunity for Bull Pen Exhibitors to visit with potential customers face to face and for them to view the cattle.There will be two sizes of pens offered. A 12’x12′ pens for $175.00 (max capacity is 3 hd of yearlings) or 12’x24′ pens for $250.00 (max capacity is 6 hd of yearlings). Herd sires or other aged bulls are allowed as long as they are comfortable being around people and being penned up while on exhibit. Space is limited! Pen assignments will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
Again, this year, we will be offering two $300 gift certificates for Bull Pen attendees. All attendees will be encouraged to fill out an address form, from which we will draw two names out to receive the gift certificate that can be used to buy a bull from our Bull Pen exhibitors within the next 12 months. We will also offer the People’s Choice Award again in 2025!
For an entry form click here or more information you can go to: www.themateshow.com, or call 406-256-2499.
Looking for vendor space inside? There is space available for your business to join us in the MATE Show or Home & Health Expo! Contact Traci to reserve your space now.
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