The Angus Foundation, an affiliate of the American Angus Association®, was established in 1980 to fund and support programs involving education, youth and research in the Angus breed and the agricultural industry. The Angus Foundation strives to provide Angus youth opportunities to become strong leaders for the future of the Angus breed and the agricultural industry. Secondly, the Foundation focuses on education, diligently striving to increase its portfolio of funding to better address the educational needs of Angus breeders of all ages. Finally, the Foundation works to fund research activities to advance the agricultural industry benefiting Angus breeders and other beef producers today, and in the future.