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Highland Cattle Foundation (HCF)

HCF - General Information

In 2002, the Highland Cattle Foundation was established as a Section 501(c)(3) corporation.
The need for the Foundation arose so potential benefactors wishing to donate funds to support the Highland breed would have the full benefit of a charitable deduction for federal tax purposes.
The goals of the Foundation are:
  • Providing scholarships to junior AHCA members.
  • Preserving Highland genetics by providing semen to the National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) and making semen/embryos available for purchase.
  • Supporting educational projects, including the AHCA Highland Breeder’s Guide.
  • Making selected research grants.
The Highland Cattle Foundation Board of Directors is composed of:
  • Mark Schulz
  • Bill Roberts
  • Wally Congdon
  • Cindy Weideman
  • Ginnah Moses
Individuals interested in supporting the Highland breed are encouraged to consider the Foundation as part of their annual charitable giving plan. Estate distribution is very welcome and can be included as part of an overall giving plan.

Highland Cattle Foundation Resources

Grant Making Policy

The Highland Cattle Foundation (HCF) is a grant-making foundation. As such, HCF will evaluate requests for grants from organizations with the capability to contribute to the fulfillment of the HCF’s goals of promoting the Highland cattle breed through research and education.

HCF Grant Making Policy

Memorial Junior Scholarship

The Highland Cattle Foundation Memorial Junior Scholarship is a minimum of one $1500 scholarship and can be used towards any college expenses.  The selection process is blind.
Deadline: May 10th
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Scholarship Winners

The Highland breed is a family so for us, the HCF Board, watching these juniors grow into young adults is an absolute pleasure in which we take a lot of pride! These kids are from all walks of life and diverse farms with very unique interests and goals.

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Highland Beef Research Project

Executive Summary

By Dr. Bryon Wiegand, Professor Meat Science

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The Rest of the Story

By Janet Steward

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Evaluation of Meat Quality Attributes of US Highland Cattle

By: Peckman, T. E., Z. D. Callahan, T. A. Wilmoth, and B. R. Wiegand

Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

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Highland Beef Seems to be Bucking the Trend

By Dr. Bryon Wiegand

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