Grayson Vague and Cooper Vague of Freetown recently became junior members of the American Angus Association.

Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Junior members are eligible to register cattle in the association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

The association is the largest beef breed association in the world with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, according to a news release.