A Stuart resident has joined a national organization with the goal of increasing the consumption and intake of high quality beef around the world. Sara Marie Beane of Stuart is now a junior member of the American Angus Association, which according to their website is the nation’s largest beef registry association, with over 30,000 members. As a junior member, Beane will be able to register her cattle with the association, and participate in American Angus Association sponsored events and shows.