Tri-County Stockyards to Host Calf Sale in Motley, MN

What: Tri-County Stockyards to Host Rollover Auction Fundraiser

When: 11 a.m. CST, Wed., Dec. 18, 2024

Where: Tri-County Stockyards LLC, 32638 US Hwy 10, Motley, MN 56466

Contact: Eric Nelson, R-CALF USA vice president, 712-540-5633 or efarrisnelson@gmail.com; or Mitch Barthel, Tri-County Stockyards owner 218-639-5228 or mitchbarthel123@gmail.com

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Tri-County Stockyards LLC in Motley, Minnesota, will host a rollover auction fundraiser to benefit R-CALF USA at its upcoming special feeder sale. R-CALF USA member Wayne Savig of Fosston, Minnesota, will donate an open black heifer calf that will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA. Hot Barn Report host Monte James will broadcast live from Tri-County Stockyards during the event.

R-CALF USA Vice President and Region VII Director Eric Nelson, of Moville, Iowa, will be present to give a brief update and speak with producers. Region VII is comprised of Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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 and 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.

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, and it encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voices 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.

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 contribute to 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.