How does it work? 

The donated calves are penned with the retained ownership calves for the during of the Educational, Performance, and Carcass Contest. Their donors will still receive the calf's data during and after the contest. However, at the time of harvest, the Steers for Students program calves will be sent to Ord Locker of Ord, NE to be processed.

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Ord Locker workers and a group of industry professionals will offer local students and producers a chance to learn about carcass evaluation while experiencing how a packing plant operates. Schools that are chosen by the calf donor, will be provided the opportunity to receive the donated beef for their school lunch programs at little to no cost. 

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Why Should You Donate? 

The calf owner gets growth data and the premium cuts of meat from their calves.

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The Sandhills Cattle Association gets locally grown beef to use however seems fit for the association.

(Contact us for examples of how we will use the beef for the SCA!)​

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The chosen schools get an educational opportunity for their students, as well as free, locally sourced meat to serve their students during the school year.

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IT'S A WIN-WIN SITUATION FOR EVERYONE! 

How Can You Help?

Spots are limited for this donation opportunity to the first ten steers registered and limited to one per producer. 

To qualify for the program, the calves must be spring-born steers who are weaned and weighing 500-700 pounds in good health.
 
If you wish to donate to the Steers for Students program but don't have a calf, the Association accepts cash donations to cover feed and processing to ensure the beef will be free to the participating schools. You can even choose which school you'd like to 'sponsor' in this program!

If you are interested in donating to this program with a steer or cash, please don't hesitate to contact the SCA Office!