Arizona Cattle Industry Research & Education Foundation (ACIF)

Founded in 1982, ACIF, has supported Arizona's cattle industry. Devoted to two goals: sustaining the people who are engaged in the industry and care about the ranching way of life; and sustaining the land that is the source of productivity for the livestock industry.

Board of Trustees

Bill McGibbon, President
John Fowler, Vice-president
Dorothy Webb, Secretary
Wally Armer, Treasurer
Grant Boice, Assistant Treasurer
Louis Maxcy, Statutory Agent
Chuck Backus
Phil Clifton
Dwayne Dobson
Richie Kennedy
Suzanne Menges
Dennis Moroney
John Murphy
Steve Pierce
Judy Prosser
Mary Jo Rideout
Vicki Wilkinson
Linda Vensel

Past presidents of the:
Arizona Cattle Growers' Association: Steve Brophy
Arizona Cattle Feeders' Association: Larry McDonald
Arizona State Cowbelles: Marie Pyeatt

Scholarship

To date, ACIF has granted $322,400 in scholarships to 150 students in their pursuit of higher education. To apply for a scholarship, download the application, here.

Donate

The Arizona Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation is a qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to the Foundation are charitable contributions and deductible from taxable income. Make contributions payable to:
ACIR&EF 1401 North 24th Street, Suite 4 Phoenix, AZ 85008