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SD Stockgrowers congratulate Jim Reed, BHSS Agribusiness Person
South Dakota The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is pleased to say "Congratulations" to Jim Reed, Belle Fourche, the 2007 Black Hills Stock Show Agribusiness Person of the Year. SDSGA President Rick Fox, Hermosa, says that after more than two decades of service to South Dakota's cattle owners, the "Agribusiness Person of the Year" is a well deserved award. "Jim's commitment to the industry, to the ranchers of South Dakota has been phenomenal. His impact on the ag economy has been substantial, when you consider all of the strayed and stolen livestock he's helped recover." Past SDSGA President Ken Knuppe, Buffalo Gap, appreciates Reed's common sense approach to brand inspecting. "On numerous occasions, I have watched Jim work with both inspectors and producers alike. His no-nonsense attitude toward solving problems is something that people respect and rely upon. He is truly a 'get'er done' type of person who is always striving toward one goal: to return livestock to their rightful owner. Knuppe said Reed was an excellent choice for the honor. "Jim has also become a great friend, and, because of his unselfish dedication to the cattle industry, there is no one more deserving of this award than Jim Reed." SDSGA Executive Director Carrie Stadheim, Rapid City, S.D., is honored to know Reed as a friend and co-worker. "I first got to know Jim on a professional level, working with him in the Stockgrowers' office. But Jim quickly became a dear friend to me--he is a loyal friend who is always willing to help, and likes nothing more than to pull a good practical joke on one of his buddies." According to Stadheim, the Stockgrowers are fortunate to employ Reed as the Chief Brand Inspector. "Jim is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to brands and brand inspection and although I grew up on a ranch where we always branded our cattle, I didn't realize or understand the intricacies of the brand inspection program. I appreciate all that Jim has taught me personally, and I am grateful too, for all that Jim has done to help the industry. As cattle owners and brand owners, we are all lucky to have Jim in our midst. He just has a knack for tracking livestock--he's truly the best at what he does." Reed will be recognized at the Black Hills Stock Show Stockmen's Banquet and Ball at the Ramkota Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Call the Black Hills Stock Show/Central States Fair office at 605-355-3861 for tickets to the event. B 10 1/27/06 4 Star NE Date: 2/22/07
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