Professional Certifications, Involvements, and Awards

Masters of Beef Advocacy Program is sponsored through the Beef Check Mark foundation.

It equips its advocates with resources and knowledge to promote the beef industry on every level of production from cow/calf, finishing feed programs, environmental impact, processing, and consumer concerns.

Bethany completed this certification on February 17th, 2023

4H is a non-profit organization sponsored through the Extension Program and is available to all youth.

Bethany is currently involved as a volunteer and the Rabbit Superintendent for her local program and has been since 2022. She also was involved as a youth in 4H and 4H Federation.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is an association of local farmers who "work to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life."

Bethany has been a member since 2023

The Homegrown National Park movement is a non-profit organization that keeps records of individuals who have planted and cultivated native plant species to help improve their local environment.

Saratoga Homestead has officially been on the map since January 2022, with plantings at the property dating back to 2018 with plans to increase the square footage of native plants on the homestead.

The Salisburys as a family joined the American Rabbit Breeder Association and became active members as of March 1st, 2023 after purchasing their first breeding trio of registered Argente Bruns.

They plan to attend rabbit shows to promote the breed and get their small children involved in every aspect of raising quality rabbits and learning how to improve their stock.