Angus enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for the 5th Annual Angus Day of Giving to celebrate the breed’s impact and further the Angus Foundation’s mission.
By Molly Biggs, Angus Communications
Over 150 years ago, the Great Plains of the United States were scattered with cattle of Longhorn decent. The Kansas prairie was a place where cowboys and cattlemen called home. A Scottish cattlemen would soon homestead alongside them with a vision to make a lasting impression on the beef industry. Destined for George Grant’s farm, May 17, 1873, was the day his four Angus bulls arrived in America, marking the beginning of Angus genetics in the United States.
In celebration of this timestamp in the breeds history and its monumental impact on U.S. cattlemen, we invite you to take part in Angus Day of Giving on May 17th.
Each year we celebrate this special day to support the Legacy Sustaining Campaign. This giving campaign encourages American Angus Association members to commit to a monthly gift of $12.50 in a collective effort to build long-term, sustaining support for the breed.
“Our goal is to connect with all American Angus Association® members through the Legacy Sustaining Campaign. With each and every monthly contribution, from thousands of members will combine to help sustain the Angus legacy of advancing education, youth and research,” said Jaclyn Boester, executive director of the Angus Foundation. “Whether you own two cows or 200, it is an affordable way to contribute to the future of the Angus breed.”
To leave a legacy means to pass something on. When George Grant imported those first Angus bulls, he left a legacy and impact felt by all in the American cattle industry and beyond. Who is your George Grant? Is there someone in your life who has left a special impact on you? Who encouraged, mentored or influenced your success? Honor their memory and efforts through the Legacy Sustaining Campaign.
All dollars raised from Angus Day of Giving and the Legacy Sustaining Campaign help support the Angus Fund. The Angus Fund is a collection that provides unrestricted dollars and helps to fund educational programs like Angus University and Beef Leaders Institute; promote youth leadership through the Raising the Bar and LEAD Conferences; and research initiatives like the Imagine Conference and Phenotyping Research White Paper.
Make a gift on May 17th to celebrate Angus Day of Giving and ensure the Angus legacy lives on through future generations. Donations can be made at www.angus.org/foundation/make-
