SCA announces ‘Steers for Students’ Program

STUART - A new element has been added to the Sandhills Cattle Association’s annual Educational, Performance & Carcass Contest. Producers can now donate a calf to the Association’s new “Steers for Students” program and support the Association and local schools at the same time.

The “Steers for Students” program is a new educational piece geared for the youth of the Sandhills. The donated calves will be penned with the retained ownership calves for the during of the Educational, Performance, and Carcass Contest. Their donors will still receive the calf ’s data during and after the contest.

At time of harvest, the calves will be sent to Husker Meats LLC of Ainsworth. Jim Pinney of Husker Meats and a group of industry professionals will offer local students and producers a chance to learn about carcass evaluation while experiencing how a packing plant operates. Schools that send students will be provided the opportunity to receive the donated beef for their school lunch programs at little to no cost.

Spots are limited to the first ten steers registered and limited to one per producer. The calves must be spring-born steers who are weaned and weighing 500-700 pounds in good health to qualify for the program.

If you wish to contribute to the “Steers for Students” program but don’t have a calf, cash donation are accepted to cover feed and processing.

Those interested in this program can contact the SCA Office at 402-376-2310 or email sca@sandhillscattle.com.

Official rules and frequently asked question can be found online at sandhillscattle.com. Register online at https://form.jotform.com/212806479928166.

Registration deadline is Nov. 3.