September, 10 & 11, 2010 8th Annual Southwest MO Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games.  Old City Park and Fairgrounds, Buffalo, MO for more info 417.345.2852 or www.swmocelticfestival.com or email highlandcattle@centurytel.net Highland cattle on display and Highland beef consession stand.

Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Highland Field Day being held at 4C Stewart Ranch in Spokane, MO. Begins at 1:00 PM with a Highland cattle pasture tour and several speakers talking about the characteristics of Highland cattle. For more info contact Steve Stewart 365 Beryl Rd., Spokane, MO Cell: 417.880.3172 or 417.880.0540 sssmgshome@yahoo.com.

October 1, 2, 3, 2010 Ozark Fall FarmFest Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO.  For more info contact HHCA Secretary 417.345.0575 or email highlandcattle@centurytel.net

October 16 & 17, 2010 Heritage Days at Harry S. Truman's Visitor's Center, Warsaw, MO for more info contact Steve Hanson 660.438.6968 or cell 660.723.9527 or email highlandcattle@centurytel.net

November 4, 5, 6, 2010 Small Farm Today Conference, Columbia, MO for more info email highlandcattle@centurytel.net

 2010 Pictures from yearly Events

April 10th, 2009  Tartan Day Celebration at Dr. Cameron's Scotland Farms of LA at Minden, LA

What a beautiful day for a festival.  Cool breeze, HIghland cattle roaming on the hills of Scotland Farms of LA and people enjoying the activities all day.

This was the largest festival ever held at the farm, more than 3,000 people attended visiting the Clan tents, vendors, amateur Highland kids games, the dog show, the Border Collie and Highland cattle herding demo, Irish dancing, and most of all the entertainment on the main stage which included Alex Beaton.  Best of all, there were over 700 Highland beef burgers sold at the concession stand.  So many people having the opportunity to eat like the Queen of England, "Highland Beef" which was produced on Dr. Cameron's farm.

 April 10th, 2010 was the first time in years that the St. Charles, Missouri Tartan Festival was host to a Highland Cattle display.  Vice-president of the HHCA Tom Thompson of Pocahontas, IL displayed his silver Highland heifer.  They were certainly well received as numerous attendees thanked Tom for coming and providing them with the opportunity to view these beautiful animals.  Tom had a busy three days promoting the Highland breed.

Festival attendees enjoying viewing the Highland heifer.

Even the youngest enjoy the Highland heifer.

 Saturday, April 24th, 2010 was one of the coldest, windiesgt and rainiest days in April, but there were many people who braved the elements and attended the Highlands in the Burg Celtic Festival at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Warrensburg, MO.

There was Celtic music, vendors, clan tents, and after the first rain and wind in the morning everyone outside moved into the buildings.  As the day progressed, it kept raining but the Highland athletics continued the games.  What a day, like being in Scotland!!!

Even rain and wind couldn't keep people from stopping and looking at the Heiland Coos...

 The 4th annual HIghland Seminar was held on Saturday, May 1st, at Red Willow Ranch, near Buffalo, MO.  It was a great group of enthusiastic people wanting to learn about the Highland breed of cattle.  They all seemed to go away with information about the Highland breed as well as comments that this is the breed for me.  "I will be looking to purchase some Highlands in the near future."  These are comments every Highland breeder wants to hear.

A sincere "Thank You" to the seasoned Highland breeders who came and helped with the Seminar.  Thanks to Tommy Thompson, Greg & Sybil Campbell and Gary Cheek for their assistance and presentations.

Attendees at the Highland Seminar reading their Highland Handbook and listening to the presenter, Gloria Asmussen

Presenter and host of the Seminar shows the attendees one of the fly control rubs she uses for horn flies during the summer heat.

Highland breeder, Greg Roberts presents info to the attendees on castration. He showed them how to use the elastrator.

Attendees looking over the Highland yearlings and discussing breed characteristics and conformation.

Gloria Asmussen displaying how she uses a rope halter by haltering her Highlands in the pasture.

 Thompson Highland Farm, owned by Tom & Theresa Thompson was the setting for the Highland Field Day held on Saturday, May 29 at Pocahontas, IL.  The weather was beautiful, nice sunny day with a cool breeze.  Speaker Mark Gibson gave a presentation on fly control on cattle.  It was a very interesting topic as most of us didn't know that both sexes of the horn fly bite intermittently and may feed up to 20-40 times per day.

Attendees enjolying feeding the Highland coos.

Speaker Mark Gibson answering questions from some interested attendees.

Giving treats up close and personal.

 Sunday, July 4th was a warm, but sunny day for the 4th annual Highland Picnic held at Lightening Ridge Farm near Willow Springs, MO.  The group enjoyed networking and visiting with each other. 

This year there was a Highland bull swap also.  Dr. Alan Cameron from Minden, LA brought some of his Highland yearling bulls to swap with two other MO Highland breeders.  This was a way for Dr. Cameron, Gloria Asmussen, and David Embury to acquire new bloodlines. 

Speaker at the gathering was Chris Wake from Wake Feeds of Willow Springs.  Chris provided good information on minerals for Highlands and fly control.  There were several new ideas for fly control. 

The afternoon ended with a potluck dinner featuring Highland meatballs and Highland summer sausage.

David Embury, host for the Highland Picnic, welcoming everyone and introducing the speaker for the afternoon.

Chris Wake of Wake Feeds of Willow Springs, MO speaking on fly control for cattle.

The group enjoying the afternoon and listening to the speaker.

 Hairycow Farm was the setting for the Highland Marketing Workshop held on Saturday, July 17th from 1 PM to 5 PM. There were 27 attendees, including Highland breeders and inquirers from Iowa, Oklahoma and Missouri.

Hosts for the event were Jerry Delcour and Janet Melton from Crane, MO.

The afternoon began with speakers Eldon Cole and Wesley Tucker from the University Extension Office speaking on ways to promote cattle.  Emphasis was given to using the technology available to all of us, such as Facebook, Craigs List, and farm WebPages.  They also explained attending farm/agricultural events promoting the Highland cattle breed.  It was a very successful and informative workshop.  The group all went away with many new and old ideas to use promoting the Highland breed.

Standing is Eldon Cole and seated is Wesley Tucker, the speakers at the Highland Marketing Workshop. They both tag teamed and presented on marketing beef animals.

Blake and Kali Coble of Henryetta, OK spoke on how to create farm websites. They handed out brochures and set up websites. Check out their site for more information.

The group listening and taking notes on information given at the Highland Marketing Workshop.

A break out session discussing ideas and ways to promote Highland cattle. Many gave information on how they promote Highlands and how they educate people about the meat.

An end to a very successful workshop, the group enjoying dinner together before bidding their farewells.