Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Angus Association
Summer 2025
Publications Mail Agreement #40019886
~ ~ ~ Making Connections ~ ~ ~
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be surrounded by people that have the same interests, same motivation and also the same profession? The Canadian Angus National Convention is that place.
As an Angus breeder for 18 years, I always wondered what the Convention was all about but never made the commitment to attend. After the pandemic, the Saskatchewan Angus Association hosted Convention in Saskatoon. The location was so close and the work was stable at home, so it was the perfect time to attend. The support from the Saskatchewan membership was outstanding, but little did I realize the number of breeders and producers from across Canada that would attend. The venue was a perfect way to connect with people from British Columbia to the Maritimes in a low-stress but professional atmosphere. My wife and I enjoyed it so much we had to plan to go to Toronto in 2024, and we did. Convention is an excellent way to interact. You will meet new people, reconnect with fellow breeders and even spend time with a neighbour that you never seem to see. The passion for the Angus breed is what brings everyone together to talk not only cattle but other
farming practices, family, kids, sports, and hopefully not politics. The information shared may make your operation better or may help another aspect of your life. Convention provides an atmosphere that really enables interaction for everyone present. Examples would be breakfast in the morning, bus trips to tour spots, learning at Great the tour spots, and also Hospitality the all important hospitality room. Convention seems to be a way to connect young and old, whether it is your first one or not. The tours and information on the host area were a highlight for me. Convention gives the opportunity to see unique aspects of the region. Some of the attractions at previous Conventions include the Livestock and Forage Centre
by Jordan Sies
of Excellence and the Saskatoon Berry Farm outside of Saskatoon, the University of Guelph’s Research Station,
the dairy and beef cattle and Percheron horses at Walkerbrae Farms, and the opportunity to view display pens of cattle at different venues.
It is always great to put a face to a name. Convention gives you an opportunity to meet and visit with all the current Canadian Angus board members. You are able to address any concerns or continued on Page 8