Some people think this magazine is all about cattle, but it’s also about the people doing everything from raising cattle to analyzing markets. Here are the top three “people” stories of the year.
Alberta author busts myths about history of women in ranching
Women have been largely absent from the written history of ranching, aside from cursory comments about the West being “hell on horses and women.” Such a comment likely reveals more about the prejudice of its author than women’s contributions to ranching. None of that sat well with rancher Rachel Herbert, so she dug into her own family’s ranching history in southern Alberta, as well as several other sources, to set the record straight.
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Beef industry bids farewell to Charlie Gracey
Speaking of people contributing to the industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who gave more than Charlie Gracey. From helping to eradicate brucellosis to helping establish Canfax to his work on carcass grading systems, Gracey’s influence will be felt for many years to come. Gracey succumbed to a heart attack in May 2024, but he will be remembered across the country for his contributions, approachability and humour.
Rise of the rookie auctioneer
Nineteen-year-old Lars Deleeuw, a self-taught auctioneer, did what no one else had done before at the 25th annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship this past spring. He took home buckles for both Rookie of the Year and Grand Champion.
