2021 Cowbelle of the year award

Congratulations to our 2021 AES Cowbelle of the year, Cindee Slater!
 

Cindee was born in Redding, Ca and raised in Palo Cedro, Ca. She grew up participating in 4-H, FFA and high school rodeo. She showed horses, swine, and Hereford steers at Shasta District Fair. 

She continued her education at Shasta Junior College studying business and early childhood education, where she met her husband, Robert, at a college rodeo. They’ve been married 36 years and have lived in Sloughhouse, Ca for the past 31 years. 

Cindee stayed active in the Ag community through her daughter’s involvement in 4-H, FFA and high school rodeo as well. She served as 4-H horse leader for 5 years and District 3 High School Rodeo membership secretary for 3 years. Nowadays she enjoys helping her daughter and son-in- law at their brandings. 

Cindee joined AES Cattlewomen in 2000. She has served as AES secretary for 7 years and 3 years with Ag in the Classroom. 

She worked for Folsom Cordova Unified School District for 11 years with severe/moderate autistic children, grades K through 3rd, and currently works for the Elk Grove School District. 

In the summer months she works as a data entry clerk for Amador County Fair. 

In her spare time, she enjoys canning, painting, crafting, and spoiling her three granddaughters. She has a passion for the western lifestyle, promoting beef and educating her community about the agriculture/ beef industry.