What: Atkinson Livestock Market to Host R-CALF USA Rollover Fundraiser
When: Noon CST, Tues., Jan. 23, 2024
Where: Atkinson Livestock Market, 87604 S. Wixon St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Contacts: Brett Kenzy, R-CALF USA President, (605) 830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com; or
Candace Bullard, R-CALF USA Operations Director, (406) 591-9009 or
Atkinson Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction fundraiser at noon during its Special Calf Auction on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Landmark Angus – Greg Todd, of Brunswick, will donate a heifer calf to be auctioned off. Past Atkinson calf donors Bob Mitchell, of Atkinson; Ehlers Ranch – Matt Ehlers, of Amelia; and Mark Lemmer, of Atkinson, have pledged donations to the fundraiser.
R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will be at the event to speak to area producers. Kenzy represents members in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
Rollover auctions are fundraising events put on by R-CALF USA volunteers to raise money for the organization. Those who wish to support the efforts of R-CALF USA can bid on the animal, then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again, until bidding ceases. After the last rollover bid, the animal will be sold to the highest bidder with proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
R-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies 100% on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its member donors.
R-CALF USA works on various issues such as mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL), beef checkoff reform, animal identification, sheep tariffs, animal health concerns, captive supplies, and packer ownership of livestock, as well as various trade agreements.
R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. Individuals and businesses supported by the U.S. cattle industry can contact R-CALF USA at (406) 252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com to make a contribution for the rollover auction.
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Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.