INDIANAPOLIS — Some of the state’s top beef producers and cattlemen were honored at the Indiana Beef Cattle Association annual convention.
Joe Moore, the executive vice president for the IBCA and the Indiana Beef Council, said the association has been honoring outstanding cattlemen for several decades.
“Recognizing excellence in the beef industry is a longstanding tradition at IBCA. The first Cattleman of the Year was recognized in 1975, and the first Young Cattleman was in 1980,” Moore said.
Moore said Indiana is blessed with many dedicated beef producers who are passionate about the beef industry and the livestock in their care.
“The IBCA looks forward to recognizing them for many more years to come,” he said.
IBCA honored the following cattlemen:
• Special Recognition Award — Ron Manning of Macy and Rick Seehase of Logansport.
• Friend of the Industry — Phil Reid of Fowler.
• Young Cattleman of the Year — Jordan Eggersman of Brownstown.
• Outstanding Cattleman of the Year — Tom Farrer.
• Robert C. Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award — Jim Gillooly of Washington.
“It is always a great thing to be recognized by your peers for your hard work and commitment,” Moore said.