WNC Beef cattle commission
The WNC Beef Cattle Commission strengthens the beef cattle industry in the mountains through educational programs at monthly meetings. A main focus of the commission is youth involvement through its Dairy Feeder Steer program and its support of the Junior Beef Show at the NC Mountain State Fair in September. If you would like to become a member of this commission, attend a monthly meeting or contact our office.
Read below to learn more about the programs that WNC Beef Cattle Commission is involved in. For existing members, a calendar of events is viewable from the link below, and BCC events can also be found in the general WNC Communities Events Calendar, under “News and Events”.
Happy Hollow Award
Since 1986 this award has recognized contributions to the WNC Beef Cattle Commission, outstanding efforts to improve the production and quality of beef products, and the promotion of the beef industry. Happy Hollow Award recipients are listed below.
Beef Tour
Each year, the Beef Cattle Commission organizes a tour in coordination with the local Farm Bureau, extension agents, and producers.
Gary Stamey Junior Beef Scholarship
The Gary Stamey Junior Beef Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor the memory of Gary Stamey. The $500 scholarship is awarded to qualifying applicants who live in Western North Carolina and have participated in any 3 Junior Beef Shows prior to their application. Applications are typically released in April and due in June.