The Steers for Pioneers program is a college fundraiser for the MCC Men's & Women's Rodeo teams, Ag program, and Equine program. Proceeds from the Steers for Pioneers program will be used for the recruitment of top area rodeo athletes, Ag and Equine students. These funds will also be used for increased scholarships, procurement of practice stock, feed and any other supplies connected with these three departments. The program is a collaborative effort between Miles Community College, the Rodeo Advisory Committee, Ag Committee and the Equine Committee to give cattle producers additional options to support student education at MCC. The program is managed by Eric Moore of Solaris Feeders.

Donor Recognition:
Producers donating cattle or equivalent dollars will receive an official MCC Rodeo jacket. Producers will also be recognized during the MCC Rodeo Stampede located at the Eastern Montana Fair Grounds in Miles City, and the Annual MCC Rodeo Buckaroo Bash as well as listed in the rodeo program.

Options for Donating:

1. Cash donation.
2. Yearling cow or any other type of livestock that does not qualify for the feedlot contest.
3. Steer calf weighing between 450 and 600 pounds for the feedlot contest.

Feedlot Contest:
Steer calves should be delivered or picked up on or before the weigh in date at Solaris Feeders main yard at Miles City. All calves will be individually weighed and processed. Calves may be delivered sooner if necessary.

Cattle will be fed to optimum slaughter/market conditions and shipped to a packer that maximizes value received and can get us individual carcass data. Individual weights will be taken at receiving, reimplanting, and just prior to shipping. Steers will be ranked according to average daily gain from receiving to shipping and highest carcass value per pound. The producers of the winning steer or steers in both of these categories will be awarded the recognized at the annual MCC Buckaroo Bash fundraiser held each year in February.

Producers can give to a specific program or have their donations benefit all three departments. If you are interested in donating or have further questions, please contact one of the following:

Eric Moore (406) 234-0200 or (406)853-2333
Jeff or Nancy Okerman (406) 421-5311
Wally Badgett (406) 874-6195 or (406) 234-8420
Stan Markuson (406) 232-1179

The Rodeo Advisory Committee appreciates the generous support of agri-businesses, producers and others who have contributed to the Steers for Pioneers.