FLORIDA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
LAKELAND, FLORIDA

The Florida Angus Association is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting the genetic and performance excellence of Angus cattle, which are well-regarded for their mothering abilities, fertility, and docile nature. Based in Lakeland, Florida, this association supports producers with resources and services tailored toward optimizing the management of Angus herds. The breed itself offers numerous advantages such as high-quality meat production through inherent marbling, rapid maturation, and early breeding capabilities that cater to the demands of the beef industry. The Association facilitates both straightbreeding and crossbreeding programs, providing convenient management approaches and marketing initiatives that support producers regardless of their operational systems. In addition to offering strategic breeding programs, the Florida Angus Association offers extensive services aimed at harnessing the breed's balanced genetics for better reproductive performance and economic efficiency. The association's offerings are aligned with industry needs, as demonstrated by its active engagement since incorporation on June 12, 1967. The leadership of Director Richard A. Longanecker as President, along with Vice President Terry Edmonson and Secretary Nina Maddox, ensures a focused vision that drives forward marketable genetic traits while managing the practicalities of cattle rearing with an emphasis on heterosis for enhanced performance traits such as calf survival. Through its sustained commitment to excellence in Angus beef production, the association plays a crucial role in supporting producers across diverse environments. More information regarding their initiatives and services can be found on their website, floridaangusassociation.com.