Belted Galloway Management class honored with Richard C. Anderson Memorial Award

Richard C. Anderson purchased farm land in Vermont in 1969, and he added Belted Galloway cattle from Maine and Ohio in 1977. In 1988, Mr.

Anderson imported four Beltie heifers from the oldest foundation herd in Scotland (dating back to 1854!) as well as an award-winning bull, Bolebec Dun Controller. Anderson Hill Farm continued to grow in size and herd genetic merit, and is now one of the premiere Beltie farms in the country.

The UMass Belted Galloway Management class is committed to promoting the Belted Galloway breed and to striving to meet the high standards set by Anderson Hill Farm. The UMass Beltie herd was originally started by a group of interested students in 2004, and is now a credited management course offered both fall and spring semesters.

The UMass Belted Galloway Management Class provides students with the opportunity to learn about the beef cattle production cycle and to participate actively in all aspects of herd management. Students also visit local beef farms and attend local and regional livestock shows.