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Shorthorn Cows On pasture

ASA 4-H INCENTIVE

4-H youth are the future of the beef industry in Alberta. The ASA is recognizing their fundamental role in agriculture in Alberta.  

Developing our youth, be it Junior Members of the ASA or 4-H members is key in promoting agriculture and the role that the Shorthorn breed plays in it. Are you a 4-H leader with members that have Shorthorn or Shorthorn influence cattle? Please read on.

4-H leaders can get in touch with the ASA Secretary to inform us how many members have Shorthorn or Shorthorn influence projects. Please submit this information by January 15th. We will send you a token of our appreciation for the 4-H member. Each member will be submitted into a draw for two coupon prizes in the amounts of $300 and $150. These coupon's are for the member to utilize towards the purchase of a Shorthorn or Shorthorn influence project.
 

2024 COUPON RECIPIENTS

$300 | To a Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club Member

$150 | To a Lin-Berry-Buck 4-H Beef Club Member

4-H Shorthorn Influence Steer

LEGENDS OF THE BREED

The highest honour that the Canadian Shorthorn Association has is the ‘Legend of the Breed’ award. Awarded to breeders across Canada that have made a significant impact to the Shorthorn breed in Canada.

ASA BREEDER OF MERIT

The Breeder of Merit award is voted upon by the membership that is in attendance of the ASA AGM. Awarded to a producer that has had a positive impact on the Shorthorn breed within Alberta

HIGH POINT AWARDS

High Point awards are delivered based on attendance to major shows in Alberta. These awards are delivered to producers that enter Shorthorn cattle into these shows and are tallied based upon placings of the cattle.

COMMERCIAL BREEDER

This award is delivered to a commercial cattle producer that utilizes Shorthorn genetics in the province of Alberta and in doing so assists in promoting the Shorthorn breed of cattle in Alberta. Want more details?

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SHORTHORNS CLICK WITH THE 4-H PROGRAM

Shorthorn cattle are recognized in the 4-H program for being docile, easy doing and excellent grading cattle.

The ASA would like to recognize the youth that choose Shorthorn or Shorthorn influence cattle for their beef 4-H projects.

4-H Shorthorn Influence Steer
Dr. Gary Carter Historical Shorthorn Breeder

LEGENDS OF THE BREED

The CSA recognizes breeders within the Canadian provinces that have made a significant impact on the Shorthorn breed in Canada.

The highest honour that the Canadian Shorthorn Association has is the ‘Legend of the Breed’ award. Awarded to breeders across Canada that have made a significant impact to the Shorthorn breed in Canada. 

Members are encouraged to nominate members that they feel fit the requirements of this prestigious award. Interested in nominating a member? Please click below for the nomination form and all other required details.

COMMERCIAL BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Commercial producers are a key player in the Alberta beef industry. The ASA appreciates their efforts in utilizing Shorthorn cattle to improve their bottom line.

The ASA recognizes the crucial part that commercial cattle producers play in Alberta agriculture. Each year commercial producers are nominated and selected to receive the yearly award of the Commercial Breeder of the Year. 

Interested in nominating? We welcome all nominations of commercial producers that help the Shorthorn breed succeed. See full details and nomination form below.

Commercial Shorthorn Heifer
ASA Breeder of Merit 2024 Trieber Farms

2024  Breeder of Merit | Trieber Farms

ASA BREEDER OF MERIT

Success;  involves aligning individual efforts with the group’s ultimate mission and valuing collaboration and synergy.

Each year a member is selected at the AGM that has displayed excellent character, morals and integrity. This award is both nominated and selected at the AGM. Members must be in attendance of the AGM meeting to nominate and be awarded the Breeder of Merit award. 

Interested in learning who has received this award? Check out our historical list.

Shorthorn Heifer Calf at Farmfair International

HIGH POINT AWARDS

Shorthorn cattle being promoted and exibited at agricultural shows in Alberta is a key factor in the breeds success, exposing them to producers, both commercial and purebred. 

The ASA recognizes that tremendous efforts our Alberta members put forth in presenting and promoting the Shorthorn breed. Points are awarded to exhibitors that are presenting cattle at qualifying shows across Alberta. A small thank you for a huge promotional effort.

Interested in learning who has received these awards? Check out our 2023 list.

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