NILE seeks applicants for this year's NILE Merit Heifer program

BILLINGS — Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2019-2020 year.

The program is a live animal scholarship, meaning the recipients are given a young, live, heifer calf. The objective is to to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business and gain knowledge about the beef industry.

Program participants are chosen based on merit, future goals, and ability to care for the animal. 4-H or FFA members who are 12-16 years old may apply. Applicants are not limited to Montana residents.

During the program duration, participants are responsible for caretaking, reco...