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2021 Saskatchewan Charolais Association Breeders of the Year
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Kelly and Julie-Anne raise Charolais cattle just south of Moose Jaw on the ranch Kelly's grandparents established in 1950. Kelly grew up showing and breeding cattle. His herd started when his uncle, Doug, purchased his first female as a toddler. Kelly grew up active in 4-H and the Canadian Charolais Youth Association. The herd is founded on principles of sound feet, tight udders, solid performance and quiet temperaments. We're proud of the cattle and the responsible management practices we use to raise females and develop our bull pen. In 2021, we were honored to be the Saskatchewan Charolais Breeder of the Year. In 2023, we were named the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commers Agriculture and Agri-Business of the Year.
Currently, Kelly serves on the Canadian Western Agribition board and is Vice Chair of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation. He is a past president of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association and is active throughout the industry. Julie-Anne is Vice Chair of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Project Association and serves on the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds board. Both Kelly and Julie-Anne are active in their 4-H club as leaders and jointly founded the Bricks and Beef Junior Show at Claybank with Bobbie Machmer. Julie-Anne grew up on dairy farm in Abbotsford, B.C. showing dairy cattle throughout her youth. Kelly and Julie-Anne met at the University of Saskatchewan where they both completed Animal Science degrees . Julie-Anne continued on to a Master's Degree in Ruminant Nutrition and Microbiology. Both Kelly and Julie-Anne worked extensively in the agriculture industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan before ranching full time. In addition to Howe Coulee Charolais, Kelly and Julie-Anne also operate Bar Over HC Livestock Ltd. an agricultural consulting firm and apiary.
The next generation at Howe Coulee Charolais also are involved in 4-H, Canadian Charolais Youth Association, the Junior Angus Association and the junior show circuit. Matthew, Elise and Avery all have a foundation Charolais females they received as babies and have inherited Kelly's late sister, Tanya's, cattle. Matthew started his own Red Angus herd in 2022 as well with HKS Miss Prospector 4K. They look forward to showing and raising their own cattle and are a hands on part of the day to day operation on the farm.
Currently, Kelly serves on the Canadian Western Agribition board and is Vice Chair of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation. He is a past president of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association and is active throughout the industry. Julie-Anne is Vice Chair of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Project Association and serves on the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds board. Both Kelly and Julie-Anne are active in their 4-H club as leaders and jointly founded the Bricks and Beef Junior Show at Claybank with Bobbie Machmer. Julie-Anne grew up on dairy farm in Abbotsford, B.C. showing dairy cattle throughout her youth. Kelly and Julie-Anne met at the University of Saskatchewan where they both completed Animal Science degrees . Julie-Anne continued on to a Master's Degree in Ruminant Nutrition and Microbiology. Both Kelly and Julie-Anne worked extensively in the agriculture industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan before ranching full time. In addition to Howe Coulee Charolais, Kelly and Julie-Anne also operate Bar Over HC Livestock Ltd. an agricultural consulting firm and apiary.
The next generation at Howe Coulee Charolais also are involved in 4-H, Canadian Charolais Youth Association, the Junior Angus Association and the junior show circuit. Matthew, Elise and Avery all have a foundation Charolais females they received as babies and have inherited Kelly's late sister, Tanya's, cattle. Matthew started his own Red Angus herd in 2022 as well with HKS Miss Prospector 4K. They look forward to showing and raising their own cattle and are a hands on part of the day to day operation on the farm.
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Howe Coulee Charolais is proud to be a Certified Sustainable beef operation through the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. We are audited to national standards through Verified Beef Production Plus. At Howe Coulee Charolais we believe in the value of demonstrating to our consumers, our industry partners and peers our commitment to upholding the highest standards or animal care, environmental stewardship and beef sustainability.
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