In partnership with the Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers Association (NWBPA), the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) and Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) hosted the 2022 WCA Summer Tour in northwest Wisconsin.
During the tour of the Menomonie area, attendees traveled to K-Lund Angus Farm in Woodville, SKOR Cattle Co. in Clear Lake, and the ALCIVIA – Menomonie Feed Mill.
At the ALCIVIA – Menomonie Feed Mill, WCA announced their annual award recipients including – Cattlemen of the Year, Friend of the Cattlemen, Beef Quality Assurance Award, and Environmental Stewardship Award.
Award Recipients Include:
Cattlemen of the Year: Steve Springer (sponsored by Quality Liquid Feeds and Form-A-Feed)
Friend of the Cattlemen: Craig and Vickie Dunnum (sponsored by IDEAL Agriculture and Marine Insurance)
Beef Quality Assurance Award: Jim and Roxanne Lund
Environmental Stewardship: University of Wisconsin – Platteville Pioneer Farm (Sponsored by U.S. Premium Beef)
Steve Springer, the 2022 Cattlemen of the Year, is a third-generation beef farmer who has been in the business for over 40 years. He currently serves on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) after his nomination from the WCA. He is a member of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, WCA, and Iowa County Cattlemen’s Association.
According to the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, the Cattlemen of the Year award honors a cattle producer from Wisconsin who excels in various areas of the state’s industry and exemplifies the ideals of WCA. Areas of excellence may include: accomplishments within a beef or dairy operation, including seedstock or commercial production; recognition for cattle exhibited on a state or national level; cattle achieving recognition in a performance test or other marketing programs and other related accomplishments. Other qualifications might include service to the Wisconsin beef industry through involvement in local, state, and national organizations – such as WCA, Wisconsin Beef Council, World Beef Expo, or the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB).
More Information on WCA awards and past recipients can be found on their website.
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