Welcome

The Illinois Simmental Association is an enthusiastic group of cattle men and women, actively working together for the advancement of the beef industry through the use of Simmental genetics. The following are some examples of Illinois Simmental Association membership advantages…

• Consign cattle to Mid America Showcase Simmental Sale, held annually at the Illinois Beef Expo. Opportunity is only available to ISA members.
  
  
• Advertise in the bi-annual Illinois Simmental Association breeders directory and be included in the membership listing. The directory is extensively used by purebred and commercial cattlemen across the country and is distributed on a national scale. Also, members are able to list information on the “Classifieds” page on the ISA website.
  
  
• Contribute to promoting SimGenetics through a booth exhibit at livestock shows promoting the Simmental breed and Illinois Simmental Association members.
  
  
• Promote SimGenetics through advertising in the IL BEEF magazine, sponsored by the Illinois Simmental Association.
  
  
• Support youth by helping the association sponsor attractive show premiums to junior participants at the Illinois Beef Expo and Summer Preview Show.
  
  
• Organize and operate the Illinois Junior Simmental Association.