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MINNESOTA LIVESTOCK BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION: HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Author: Ronald Eustice
Organized in 1896, the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association (MLBA) is an organization composed of 24 of the statewide, purebred livestock associations of all species of livestock: beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses and poultry. These associations have a total membership of over 4000 breeders of registered livestock. The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association is dedicated to the promotion of the long-term best interests of livestock breeders and producers and to represent them in the resolution of their common problems. The funding of the organization from its inception was through an appropriation from the state legislature and it continues to be largely funded in that manner today.
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Organized in 1896, the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association (MLBA) is an organization composed of 24 of the statewide, purebred livestock associations of all species of livestock: beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses and poultry. These associations have a total membership of over 4000 breeders of registered livestock. The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association is dedicated to the promotion of the long-term best interests of livestock breeders and producers and to represent them in the resolution of their common problems. The funding of the organization from its inception was through an appropriation from the state legislature and it continues to be largely funded in that manner today.
In 1896, a group of pioneer livestock breeders established the Minnesota Stock Breeders’ Association which later became the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association. These pioneers were dedicated to the sound premise that agriculture was the most fundamental and important industry in Minnesota and livestock farming was essential to its prosperity. They pointed out that the livestock industry was not only of great economic importance to agriculture and related industries, but it also converted feeds, feed stuffs, grass, and roughage, many of which are inedible to humans, into healthful, nutritious meat and milk, plus fibers for clothing and warmth. Other byproducts of importance to people include medicine and methods to improve human health. They alerted receptive fellow citizens to the importance of proteins, calcium, and iron in the human diet.
These breeders looked to the future and turned attention to motivating and training the youth of our country into becoming more efficient and better citizens. They built churches and schoolhouses and were ready to support agricultural colleges, extension programs and institutes, and other wholesome activities for people young and old. They endorsed, encouraged, and gave financial support to fairs and shows that reflected progress and stimulated interest. Included were the Crookston Winter Shows and the Central Minnesota Livestock Show, New Prague. They attended farm and home activities, promoted and patronized farmer cooperatives, such as Central Livestock Association, Land O’Lakes Creameries, and Twin City Milk Producers. They fostered other state and local livestock organization.