Caption This Photo For A Chance To Win A Copy Of “Big Sky Boots”

by Amanda Radke in BEEF Daily

Thanksgiving is this week, and if you’re like me, you’re busy preparing for the big holiday with family. It’s a time to be thankful for our many blessings in life and to show our appreciation for one another. This week, I’m thankful for the growing community on this blog. It’s thanks to your loyal readership and thoughtful comments that make this blog so great!

As a thank you gift for your continued support and participation on this blog, I am giving away a copy of Lauren Chase’s new coffee table photography book, “Big Sky Boots.”

The book is the first of a five-part Montana Family Ranching Series: a photographic story-telling project of the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSCGA) says. In “Big Sky Boots,” readers can journey through the ranching year and learn about the great people who take care of the land, livestock and their families. This first book focuses on the cowboys themselves; the men and the seasons. Photography and impressions by Lauren Chase.

A $75 value, this newly released book would make the perfect Christmas gift. You can enter to win one with this week’s contest, or order one — or a dozen — here.

To enter to win, simply leave a caption for this photo, also by Lauren Chase, in the comments section below. Entries will be accepted until noon on Nov. 21, and the winner will be announced on Thanksgiving Day. Good luck!

Caption This Photo For A Chance To Win $125 Roper Gift Certificate

by Amanda Radke in BEEF Daily

With November in full swing, folks are starting to gear up for the holiday season. As a member of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Auxiliary, I’ve got a busy week of beef promotions planned. We are donating beef roasts to local food pantries for families to enjoy over Thanksgiving and, at the end of the week, we are filming a holiday commercial at our ranch — featuring prime rib, harvest stew and beef pinwheels — all recipes found at www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.

In addition to our holiday promotions, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, as well! I feel like one of Santa’s elves, as I have lots of fun goodies to give away on the blog in the weeks leading up to Christmas!

I had so much fun in October giving away $50 Roper Apparel gift certificates in two different photo caption contests, and I have one more to give away this week. This time, I’m upping the ante with a grand prize — a $125 Roper Apparel gift certificate!

You know the drill. To enter, simply leave a caption for this photo by Lauren Chase in the comments section below. Entries will be accepted until noon on Nov. 7, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 8. Good luck!

A final photo caption contest will start on Nov. 19, with a copy of Chase’s new book, “Big Sky Boots,” as the grand prize ($75 value). And, on Dec. 10, the final photography contest of the year will begin. The theme is “Santa’s Little Helpers,” and the prizes will be two $100 Farm Boy gift certificates! Let the fun begin!

By the way, mark your calendars for this Thursday, Nov. 8, for a beef cattle economics webinar. Join Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University (KSU) livestock economist, as he discusses the market overviews for the cow-calf, stocker and feedlot sectors,; and provide an outline of the expanded stocker value of gain and feedlot return projection tools. He’ll also detail an economic research update concerning mandatory COOL, animal welfare and demand assessment issues. You can register for the webinar here.