The Manitoba Hereford Association
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The Manitoba Hereford Association (MHA) consists of approximately 77 members which includes life, annual, young guns and junior members. There are 9 Directors on the board that are elected yearly at the Annual General Meeting in early January. Members of the MHA are active, taking part in summer and fall MOE shows, a field day and Bonanza only to name a few. With the 150 years of Herefords in Canada celebration this year, the board will be planning events to take place throughout the year.
The Manitoba Hereford Association is very proud of the Juniors of the breed. They are a strong and talented bunch of kids who exhibit animals throughout the province and country, whether it be 4-H, Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Fall Fair or Bonanza.
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MHA Commercial Breeder of the Year
Fred Russell & Son
Fred and Elsie Russell married in 1934 and moved from Winnipeg, Manitoba in the
Summer of 1935 to ¼ Section NE 28-24-7 West. In the spring of 1945 they moved to the present farm ¼ Section NW 34-24-7 west were Edmund L. Russell farms today. Fred and Elsie raised nine children which consisted of one girl and eight boys.
Edmund who is the third oldest son decided to go farming. In 1958 he went into partnership with his father under the name of Fred Russell & Son.
Fred worked at various jobs and in 1969 he came home to farm full time with his son Edmund until 1977. Fred and Elsie then moved off the farm into the town of Ashern.
In 1977 Edmund took full ownership of the farm and Fred came out to help with the farm work until his passing in September 1966.
In 1997 sister Audrey retired from her job in Winnipeg and came back to Ashern to live and help brother Edmund on the farm and does so to this present day. Mother Elsie passed away in December 1997.
The first original cows consisted of Hereford and Shorthorn breeding. The cattle management was done by Edmund. The first horned Hereford bull was bought from Gordon Otto of Ashern. Over the years bulls were purchased from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. At present time the cow herd numbers at 100 straight horned Hereford breeding and five Hereford bulls will be used for the 2012 breeding season. Edmund markets his cattle at the Ashern Auction Mart.
Edmund was the 4-H leader for the Picnic Ridge 4-H Club for a number of years and judged at the Mankota Bull Sale. He held the position of President of the Seniors Club in the community and was Director of the Mulvihill Manitoba Community Pasture.
Edmunds greatest joy is working with the Hereford cattle and is very passionate about the Hereford breed.
