The-Ledger_Summer2018

NEXT ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE ISSUE: DEADLINE: Fall 2018 August 3, 2018 The Ledger is recognized by the American Aberdeen Association as the official breed publication for Aberdeen cattle; however, management, editing and financial responsibilities are vested in BluePrint Media LLC. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any copy or advertising material submitted for publication. BluePrint Media LLC hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or inaccuracies in advertisements or editorial content. The opinions and views expressed in all editorial material are those of the writer or the person interviewed and not necessarily those of American Aberdeen Association. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: American Aberdeen Association, 19590 East Main Street, Suite 104, Parker, CO 80138. THE LEDGER The official publication of the American Aberdeen Association is published quarterly and mailed to AAA members and interested parties. MAGAZINE STAFF Publisher Blueprint Media P.O. Box 427, Timnath, CO 80547 email: info@blueprintma.com Managing Editor JESSIE TOPP-BECKER jbecker@blueprintma.com (701) 307-0772 Editor LISA BARD (970) 498-9306 National Account Sales Manager DEAN PIKE • Dean.pike249@gmail.com (303) 810-7605 Creative Director KATHIE BEDOLLI • kbedolli@blueprintma.com (540) 752-6143 • fax: (540) 752-5856 Administration/Accounting LESLIE MCKIBBEN lmckibben@blueprintma.com (970) 556-9296 facebook.com/TheLedgerMagazine Materials Coordinator MEGAN SAJBEL Copy Editor LARISA WILLRETT

Spring 2018 INSIDE THE LEDGER

ON THE COVER Aberdeens graze at Sandford Ranches in Greenwood, Texas. Photo courtesy Paige Wallace

FEATURES Meet the Rancher: Michigan Cattle Company Read about one entrepreneur’s journey to raise Aberdeens. 2018 AJAA Junior Show Schedule Here’s the schedule of events for the upcoming AJAA Junior National Show and Competitions, June 18-23, Ames, Iowa. Houston International Aberdeen Show Results 19 10

10

20

See who took home champion banners from this popular show.

19

20

DEPARTMENTS 6 President’s Column 6 Aberdeen Events 7 AAA New Members 7 AAA Registry Summary

8 Regional News 13 Logistics 17 Ad Index

4 | THE LEDGER