Sandhills
Cattle Association
130 S Hall
PO Box 786
Valentine, NE 69201
402-376-2310
1-800-658-0551
sca@sandhillscattle.com
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The
Sandhills are 19,300 square miles of rolling,
grass-covered
hills that stretch across Nebraska and South
Dakota and sit
atop the Ogallala aquifer, one of the largest
underground water
sources in the United States. This location, along
with an abundance
of water and over 700 species of grasses, makes
the Sandhills
a prime grazing area for cattle.
The area is often
called "God's Own Cow Country." Cattle ranching is the lifeblood of
this region and the Sandhills ranchers take their
jobs seriously.
They strive to produce better cattle that will be
profitable
for both the producer and feeder, yet cost
justifiable to the
packer and provide safe, nutritious and great
tasting beef for
the consumer.
NYBLS Registration Forms Available
The Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium is scheduled for November 21-23 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The symposium is designed to introduce youth to career opportunities and make them aware of issues facing the beef industry. It also encourages leadership development. Six participants will be awarded scholarships to UNL. Symposium activities include: • Goal setting and leadership development • Trip to the University Research Facility located at Mead, NE • Taste panel and project with Dr. Chris Calkins and guest chef • Hands on presentations on innovative cattle production practices • Career panel discussion and networking with beef industry leaders and NYBLS sponsors • Develop a marketing plan for a beef product For the past several years, the Sandhills Cattle Association has paid the registration fees for up to five students to attend the symposium. Those students who have participated in the past have given the symposium great reviews. Children of SCA members who are juniors or seniors in high school are welcome to apply to have their fees paid by the Association. They must write a short essay of 250 words or less that explains why they want to attend the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, what they want to learn and what their goals are. Applications must be submitted to the SCA office by Friday, September 25. The application form is available by clicking the link below or by contacting the SCA office.
