Beef Scholarship Extravaganza

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation is proud to host the Beef Scholarship Extravaganza. It is one of the most challenging and rewarding youth cattle competitions in the nation. Young people who participate in this event reap the benefits of their preparation long after the competition is over.

The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors who test their knowledge on beef industry and beef cattle management issues. Stations cover the following beef industry topics:

- Credit and finance - Seedstock merchandising - Nutrition

- Reproduction - Industry issues - Marketing

- Beef management - Handling & Health - Job interview

- Keep-Cull heifer replacement evaluation

“In preparing for this contest, I learned information that I will use for the rest of my life.”

- Sam Ruble, Ames

The top eight teams receive college scholarships at the conclusion of the event.

Iowa State University, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Muscatine Community College, Des Moines Area Community College and Hawkeye Community College have added extra incentives. Each institution will award additional matching scholarship funds. In excess of $30,000 in post-secondary education scholarship dollars are available.

“Since its inception in 1994, the Beef Scholarship Extravaganza has awarded $188,000 to nearly 300 student participants.”

- Bob Kimm, Dysart

The Beef Scholarship Extravaganza is the premier youth cattle contest in the Midwest. Its success is attributed to the endless support of volunteers and generous financial support of industry sponsors.

Land O’Lakes Purina Feeds · Farm Credit Services of America · Merial

Nichols Cryo-Genetics · Iowa Beef Breeds Council · StrongHold · Allflex USA