What: Platte Livestock Market to Host R-CALF USA Calf Sale Fundraiser
When: 1 p.m. CDT, Wed., Sept. 20, 2023
Where: Platte Livestock Market, 36580 SD Highway 44, Platte, SD 57369
Contact: Karina Jones 308-760-3466 or karinajones@r-calfusa.com; or Platte Livestock Market 605-337-2655
Description: Platte Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction calf sale fundraiser at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. A yearling steer donated by James Fulwider and Kevin Talsma, of Iona, South Dakota, will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will be present to assist with the event and answer any questions. Prior to the fundraiser, a free barbecue lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 calf, then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again, until bidding ceases.
R-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies solely 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 members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard.
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.
Businesses supported by the cattle industry and individuals in the cattle industry can contact R-CALF USA at (406) 252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com; or Karina Jones at (308) 760-3466 or karinajones@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.