College of Agriculture

P.O. Box 172860
Bozeman, MT 59717-2860

Tel: (406) 994-3681
Fax: (406) 994-6579
Location: 202 Linfield Hall

Dean and Director:

Jeff Jacobsen

2008 Steer-a-Year brochure (pdf)

The MSU Steer-A-Year program provides an opportunity for Montana’s agricultural industry to provide direct support to MSU students. The program’s mission is to provide opportunities for students by securing funds for academic excellence. Proceeds from Steer-A-Year support student scholarships and student activities. In addition, donated steers are used in several courses on campus dealing with beef cattle management and marketing.

Donations to Steer-A-Year may be made in several ways:

Live steer Cash Proceeds from an auction market sale Gifts of feed grain or forage

Donors designate which MSU programs benefit from the proceeds:

College of Agriculture Athletic Scholarship Association Rodeo Team

The highest priority for the College of Agriculture is the MSU Livestock Judging Team. Steer-A-Year is the primary source of support for the Judging Team.

Donated steers may compete in three contests:

Best Initial Steer Top Rate of Grain Best Carcass

More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about the MSU Steer-A-Year Program contact:

Department of Animal and Range Sciences
John Paterson or
Mo Harbac (Steer-a-Year Coordinator)
Phone: 406-994-4323