PEI Breeders are encouraged to submit their nomination for Commercial Breeder of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Maritime Angus Field Day June 13th.
Since the field day is held on PEI this year, the nominee must farm on PEI.
MARITIME ANGUS ASSOCIATION COMMERCIAL BREEDER NOMINATION FORM
Name of nominee __________________________________________________
Nominated by __________________________________________________
1. Nominee must have at least 1 purebred Angus bull or 10 cows showing an Angus influence (must not have more than 60% of the herd as registered Angus cattle).
Total number of cattle _________
number with Angus influence _______
number of Angus bulls _______
2. (25 points) Percent of income from farming
(circle correct %) 25-50% 50-75% 75-90% 90-100%
3. (7 points) Involvement in local community committees or associations (circle correct number): 1-3 3-5 more than 5
List committees and positions held, if any:
4. (8 points) Nominee’s involvement with the Canadian Angus Association:
(circle) currently a member; member in the past; participant in Maritime Association activities
5. (25 points) What percent is the nominee replacing the cow herd with crossbred or purebred cows or heifers?
25-50% 50-75% 75-100%
6. (25 points) Has nominee completed an environmental farm plan?
Circle one: Yes No
Is nominee a member of an environmental club?
Circle one: Yes No
Describe steps taken to date on this plan.
Describe the animal husbandry practices followed by the nominee.
7. (10 points) What percent of the herd is purebred? (Circle one)
less than 10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%
Nominator – please feel free to add any other relevant information that you feel will support your nomination.
COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MARITIME SECRETARY
NO LATER THAN MAY 15th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pPy2GquyUHxg8qmUCdBpr_5pRG4x9bak-9DXGP2UrA/edit?usp=sharing
