Exclusive Genetics Sale

To benefit the Livestock Marketing and Learning Center at K-State

Friday, October 28th 2011 6:00 PM
Wagstaff Sale Center at the American Royal
Kansas City, MO

Offering elite genetics from the best purebred producers nationwide 40+ lots from multiple breeds

 

Kansas State University Livestock Marketing and Learning Center*

(*Proposed naming in memory of
the late Stanley E. Stout)

Marketing is an essential component of the learning process for K-State Animal Sciences and Industry students.

The first opportunity for K-State ASI students to experience marketing in the livestock industry was the Special “K” cattle sale in 1977, which was the first of its kind in the nation. Now known as the Legacy Sale, it is an annual tradition which now includes K-State sheep and horse sales. Livestock sales events at K-State have remained unique over the years, as they are organized and managed by students.

The primary function of the Livestock Marketing and Learning Center will be to host the Legacy Sale, however, its proximity to campus and the K-State livestock units lends itself to numerous opportunities for teaching activities, industry events, and community benefits:

• It would provide an all-weather location for various hands-on courses involving animal evaluation, handling and management.
• Extension seminars could combine cutting-edge educational communication technology with live animal displays and demonstrations.
• Video capabilities would allow off-site speakers to address an on-site audience, or broadcast an event from campus to locations across the state or around the world.
• The center would be available for lease to host non-university livestock events.
• Technologies like high-speed broadband media service may provide access to additional marketing opportunities not available or economically viable in rural facilities.

Rendering of the future K-State Livestock Marketing and Learning Center

In addition, the K-State Livestock Marketing and Learning Center would allow students to showcase the results of their talents and efforts in a state-of-the-art facility. The K-State Livestock Marketing and Learning Center would be a venue that recognizes the accomplishments of both current and former students that have contributed to the successful University livestock programs we have today.

Original fundraising efforts for the center began as a tribute to the legacy of the late Col. Stanley E. Stout. The center would bear Stout’s name in honor of his lifelong support of K-State, the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and the livestock industry. Take part in the “final drive” of this project and show your support for the future of the livestock industry.Click here to make a gift online.