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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show \nWhen: Fri.\, Jan. 31– Sat.\, Feb. 8\, 2025 \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mount Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701 \nContact: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland\, 832-922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA alongside its state affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will share a booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument\, located at 444 Mount Rushmore Road N. in Rapid City\, South Dakota. The joint booth will be in Spaces 117 and 118 on the Lower East Concourse and feature a one-of-a-kind saddle handcrafted by Baxter Badure from Belvidere\, South Dakota. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets at the booth for a chance to win the special saddle with all proceeds benefiting R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available throughout the nine-day event. Several other R-CALF USA leaders will also be present over the course of the week\, including R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard; President Brett Kenzy; Vice President Eric Nelson; Region Directors Judy McCullough\, Dave Hyde\, and Eric Gropper; and Committee Chairs Kenny Fox and Bill Kluck. \nOn Wednesday\, Feb. 5\, R-CALF USA will host a producer meeting with a Q&A and social in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument\, from 4 – 6 p.m. R-CALF USA leaders will discuss industry and organizational updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The trade show and meeting are free to attend and open to the public. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle 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\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-at-the-black-hills-stock-show/
CATEGORIES:Booth,Meetings
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SUMMARY:Calf Sale in Huron\, SD
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: Approximately 1 p.m. CST\, Tues.\, Feb. 4\, 2025 \nWhere: Huron Continental Marketing\, 39763 US Hwy 14 W\, Huron\, SD 57350 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Director Ron Volk at 701-218-0352 or ronvolk1873@gmail.com; or Kim Ulmer at 605-845-8700 or ulmer8700@gmail.com   \n  \nDescription – Huron Continental Marketing will host an R-CALF USA rollover calf sale fundraiser to benefit R-CALF USA and its state affiliate the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND). The fundraiser will be at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday\, Feb. 4\, in Huron\, South Dakota. R-CALF USA Region III Director Ron Volk\, who also serves on the I-BAND board of directors\, will donate a black heifer calf for auction. The proceeds raised will be split 50/50 between R-CALF USA and I-BAND. \nVolk will provide a brief update on the organizations’ work on various issues that affect independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers\, such as mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, checkoff reform\, animal identification\, tariffs\, animal health concerns\, captive supplies\, and trade. \nRollover 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 and then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again until bidding ceases. After the last rollover bid\, the calf will be sold to the highest bidder. \nR-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 U.S. cattle and sheep producers. \nBusinesses or individuals supported by the U.S. cattle industry can contribute to the rollover auction by contacting R-CALF USA at 406-252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com. \n### \nRanchers 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.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/calf-sale-in-huron-sd/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T113000
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SUMMARY:Producer Meeting in Yankton\, S.D.
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Producer Meeting in Yankton\, S.D. \nWhen: 11:30 a.m. CST\, Thurs.\, Feb. 13\, 2025 \nWhere: River Rocks Event Center\, 2901 Broadway Ave.\, Yankton\, SD 57078 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 13 at the River Rocks Event Center\, located at 2901 Broadway Ave. in Yankton\, South Dakota. A light lunch will be provided by the South Dakota Farmers Union and Clay and Lincoln County Farmers Unions. \nFormer R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and Region VII Director Eric Nelson will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The 2025 R-CALF USA calendars will be available at the meeting. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle 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\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/producer-meeting-in-yankton-s-d/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota \nRe: Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 \nNoon CST — Platte Livestock Market\, 36580 SD Hwy 44\, Platte\, SD 57369 \n6 p.m. CST — Winner Livestock Auction\, 31690 Livestock Barn Rd\, Winner\, SD 57580 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host two livestock producer meetings in South Dakota on Saturday\, Feb. 22. At noon\, a meeting will be held at Platte Livestock Market\, located at 36580 S.D. Highway 44 in Platte. Later at 6 p.m.\, a meeting will be held at Winner Livestock Auction\, located at 31690 Livestock Barn Road in Winner. A light meal will be served at both meetings provided by the R-CALF USA Calendar Committee. \nAt the two meetings\, former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and R-CALF USA Animal ID Committee Chair Kenny Fox will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association will also give an organizational update. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle 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\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/two-producer-meetings-in-south-dakota-2/
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SUMMARY:***POSTPONED to FEB. 27: Valentine Livestock Auction Calf Sale
DESCRIPTION:***POSTPONED from Feb. 20 to Thursday\, February 27\, 2025 ***POSTPONED \nWhat: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: Approx. 3 p.m. CST\, Thurs.\, Feb. 27\, 2025 \nWhere: Valentine Livestock Auction\, 126 N. Government St.\, Valentine\, NE 69201 \nContact: Valentine Livestock Auction 402-376-3611 or Greg Arendt 402-376-4701 \n  \nDescription: Valentine Livestock Auction will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction calf sale fundraiser at approximately 3 p.m.\, Thursday\, Feb. 27 with proceeds going to support R-CALF USA’s work to overturn the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rule mandating electronic identification eartags on cattle. \nMiles Ranch/Craig\, Joy and Caleb Miles of Brownlee\, Neb.; Greg and Marie Arendt of Valentine\, Neb.; and Brett Galbraith of Wood\, S.D.\, will partner to donate a calf for the rollover fundraiser. \nRollover 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 and then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again until bidding ceases. After the last rollover bid\, the calf will be sold to the highest bidder. \nR-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 U.S. cattle and sheep producers. \nBusinesses or individuals 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. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/calf-sale-at-valentine-livestock-auction/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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