Over the years, America's cattle feeders have played a key role in                                                making the United States the world’s most efficient producer of safe, quality beef. The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame was established in March 2009 to honor exceptional visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry.

The purpose of the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame is to celebrate the rich traditions of the cattle-feeding industry and recognize individuals who have devoted their careers to preserving its mission and improving production practices.

Countless individuals have worked to make the cattle-feeding industry a success over the years. The founding sponsors, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, Cattle Network and Osborn & Barr, felt it was important to honor these individuals for their vision, innovation and hard work.

Although a five-member nomination committee will put forth the ballot of nominees each year, the inductees are ultimately the sentiments of the entire industry. Cattle feeders vote through cattlefeeders.org for two nominees they feel brought the most value and integrity to our industry.

The nominating committee is comprised of five industry leaders: Betty Jo Gigot, editor and publisher of CALF News; Richard McDonald, former CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association; Dr. Del Miles, veterinarian and industry consultant; Terry Stokes, former CEO of the National Cattleman's Beef Association; and Topper Thorpe, former CEO of Cattle-Fax.