The temperatures are rising, and Alabama is due an intense heat wave this weekend…that can only mean one thing. The AJCA Round-Up is near! As our office prepares for the large youth event, we are also balancing a busy promotional and membership calendar. Despite the times and all the interruptions they bring, we are still busy around the ACA. Keep reading to learn more.
ACA HOSTS VIRTUAL REGIONAL ROUND-UPS
In an effort to stay in touch with our county leaders, state officers and staff are hosting four virtual meetings to update leaders on the work of the association and hear from what’s happening in the countryside. It has been a joy to “see” some familiar faces, starting with Tuesday evening’s north Alabama meeting. On Thursday, north central leaders with “gather” online for their round of updates. Then, next Tuesday and Wednesday will get us through the southern counties. We look forward to hopping online and chatting with our county leaders! If you haven’t heard from us regarding these virtual round-ups, please contact our office at (334) 265-1867.
SLE STRATEGICALLY PLANS
Board Members of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition gathered in person and via Zoom on Wednesday for a Strategic Planning Meeting. The agenda included outlining five and 10 year plans for the organization, along with creating a mission statement. They also covered a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis and addressed goals to work toward. They also talked about plans for the 2021 rodeo and get the ball rolling there.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
As of today, the ACA is proud to represent 8,578 members of our state association and counting as counties continue to recruit new and renewal members. County leaders- don’t forget the new “Over the Top” deadline has been extended to July 31. Help us get to 10,000 members strong while earning your president an iconic ACA red coat!
AJCA ROUND-UP: ON THE HORIZON!
We are excited to welcome 115 youth livestock exhibitors to the Garrett Coliseum for our 14thAnnual Round-Up next week. We look forward to seeing the youth of Alabama compete in numerous educational contest all weekend. If you are planning to attend Round-Up as a spectator or exhibitor please be award that mask are MANDATORY in Montgomery city limits. We invite everyone to take part in watching the future of our industry compete on our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Facebook page. We will be streaming events throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
BAMA BEEF SALES DIRECTORY
This week, the ACA launched our Bama Beef online sales directory, which connects consumers looking for local beef to the cattlemen who produce it! The listings are now live at www.BamaBeef.org/BamaBeef, so if you know anyone who sells local beef, be sure to have them contact our office so we can include them on the directory! We also encourage you to share this link with consumers you may know who are looking to stock up on some local freezer beef.
ACES BEEF SYSTEMS SHOURT COURSES- COMING THIS FALL
Producers new to the cattle business should attend Alabama Extension’s new Beef Systems Short Course. The short course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared for new and limited experience producers.
Producers can take the course at different locations around the state, including Jasper, Hayneville, Texasville and Centre. These are regional meetings and producers should select the location and dates most convenient for them. Over four nights, producers will learn critical information on profitable beef production.
There is a $40 registration fee, and all participants will receive a copy of Extension’s recently updated Alabama Beef Handbook.
Alabama Extension animal scientists developed a concentrated curriculum that is most vital for new cattle producers to master. The course will be taught by Extension regional animal science agent. Learn more and register at www.ACES.edu.
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