Posted September 18, 2024
DENVER–Dan Chappell was honored as the Red Angus Association of America’s 2024 Advocate of the Year at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan and his wife Erica, accepted the award on Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the awards luncheon.
The Advocate of the Year award is presented to a Red Angus member or commercial producer who has demonstrated exceptional passion and support for the breed. This individual actively advocates for Red Angus to seedstock producers, industry partners and consumers, helping to promote and advance the breed.
Chappell has been pivotal in raising awareness and enhancing the popularity of Red Angus cattle in the Northeast. By embracing scientific advancements and continuously improving his own herd, he’s set a high standard for quality Red Angus genetics. His efforts have not only educated Chappell Red Angus customers but also contributed to a greater understanding of genetic progress, beef quality and sustainability in the region.
Chappell Red Angus consists of a small cow-calf herd in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, with a primary focus on producing adaptable, structurally sound cattle that exhibit balanced performance and strong phenotypic traits. Through a combination of natural breeding, AI and ET practices, they integrate high-quality Red Angus genetics into their herd. This strategy allows them to offer customers extensive data and insights, ensuring buyers have a thorough understanding of the cattle they are purchasing.
“Dan embodies the spirit and qualities of Red Angus cattle producers and founding principles of our association,” said Robert Hess, RAAA Board of Directors Second Vice President. “I’ve always admired Dan’s willingness to take chances, to be a pioneer and innovator when breeding and marketing Red Angus cattle in the Northeast.”
The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the measurable advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. RAAA provides commercial producers with objectively described cattle by implementing new technologies and using scientifically sound principles that quantify traits of economic importance to beef producers in all segments of the beef industry. For more information, visit www.RedAngus.org.
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Dan Chappell 2024 Advocate of the Year
Suggested cutline: Dan Chappell, Chappell Red Angus, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania , was named Advocate of the Year at the 2024 National Red Angus Convention. From left are award presenter Kyle Gilchrist, Dan Chappell and Erica Chappell.
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