The-Ledger-Spring2018

at 2018 annual meeting Celebrates

American aberdeen

The 2018 meeting of the American Aberdeen Association (AAA) was once again held during the National Western Stock Show. Aberdeen breed ers from across the United States came to participate in the National Show and Sale and enjoy two evenings with fellow breeders. The annual banquet was a time to celebrate and recognize significant contributions to the Aberdeen breed with the Distinguished Service Award and the Premier Breeder Award. The juniors then took center stage for the American Ju nior Aberdeen Association (AJAA) auction, which garnered money for the junior program. Friday night’s Breeder Reception and Annual Meeting featured a presen tation from Eric DeVuyst, Ph.D., professor and Neustadt Chair in Agricul ture Economics at Oklahoma State University, regarding the comparative advantages of the Aberdeen breed. In addition, the 2018 AAA Board was introduced to the members. TL

AAA President Janis Black (right) congratulates Heather Fanning (left) for receiving the AAA Distinguished Service Award.

AJAA President Laramie Coffey gives the AJAA annual report during the Annual Meeting Friday night.

Eric DeVuyst, Ph.D., Oklahoma State Uni versity, gives a presentation prior to the AAA Annual Meeting.

Tonya Orr Perez from AgTown Technologies reviews the 2017 Aberdeen promotional efforts and programs conducted in the past year, including promotional materials in the background.

The 2018 AAA Board of Directors includes Darwin Engelkes, Rob Fanning, Neil Effertz, Janis Black, Gary Gilbert, Wade Coffey and David Shockey.

Idaho Livestock was the recipient of the 2017 AAA Herdsman of the Year Award. David Shockey (left) presents belt buckles to Diana and Jay Lillefloren, Idaho Livestock managers. Not pictured is John Tomlinson, Idaho Livestock owner.

Janis Black presents retiring board member Rick Dodd with a belt buckle in recognition of his contributions to the American Aberdeen Association Board.

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