gdar@midrivers.com

Beef Industry Involvement: Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch is a fourth-generation seedstock operation run by Pat, Mick, Paul and Chad Denowh. GDAR has been raising registered Angus since 1957. GDAR consists of two ranches located 35 miles apart.

 

Family Facts: Mick and his wife Debra have four children, Chad (30) Charles (28), Chase (25) Chatz (22).

 

Beef Industry Leadership Positions: 4-H leader from 1988-2006; President of Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch; member of the Mondak Stockgrowers Assoc.; Montana Angus Assoc. board of directors (3 years); American Angus Assoc. member; delegate to AAA national convention numerous times.

 

Non-Industry Leadership Positions: Richland youth hockey board of directors 3 years; fireworks booth & Bull R. Us. chairman.

 

Major Challenges Facing the Beef Industry in the Next 10 Years: “Environmental regulations, bio-terrorism, higher feed and fuel costs, consumer education on beef quality.”