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Winter 2020 INSIDE THE LEDGER

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 • lbard@blueprintma.com (970) 498-9306 National Account Sales Manager DEAN PIKE • Dean.pike249@gmail.com (303) 810-7605 Designer/Materials Coordinator MEGAN SAJBEL FIELD msajbel@blueprintma.com • (303) 981-4668

ON THE COVER A large crowd gathered for the 2019 National American Aberdeen Sale during the National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. Photo courtesy AgTown Technologies.

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FEATURES Meet the Rancher: Clear Valley Farms Read why American Aberdeen are the right fit for Clear Valley Farm. American Aberdeen Story 8

Administration LESLIE MCKIBBEN lmckibben@blueprintma.com (608) 573-2530 Copy Editor LARISA WILLRETT

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Dean Pike promotes the breed at cattle industry events across the country.

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National Western Stock Show

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Find details about the an nual meeting and show schedule for the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 22-24, 2020.

NEXT ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE ISSUE: DEADLINE: Spring 2020 Jan. 31, 2020 The Ledger is recognized by the American Aberdeen Association ® as the official breed publication for Ab erdeen 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 mis prints, 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.

Impact of Production Scheme and Frame Size on Carcass Traits Researchers investigate the role of frame size and production practices on carcass traits. How to Sell Cattle in the Information Age 20

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Discover proven strategies to help you experience success selling cattle to ranchers in the information age.

DEPARTMENTS 6 President’s Column 6 American Aberdeen Events 12 Logistics

12 Junior Corral 12 New Members 13 Sale Reports 18 Ad Index

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