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2022 Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts
That’s a wrap— regional meetings are in the books! We have enjoyed delicious food, fun giveaways and some very welcomed fellowship at our Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts in Grove Hill, Troy, Moundville, Wetumpka, Moulton and Guntersville throughout the summer months. What a great time to visit with members across the state, share association and checkoff updates and learn about the activities happening across the different regions. Thanks to all who joined us for these fun and informative sessions. We’re already looking forward to next year’s events!
Junior Cattlemen Board of Directors
This week ACA Director of Field Services and AJCA State Adviser Reid McGuire hosted the AJCA Board of Directors at the ACA office for its summer meeting. The group discussed goals for the year, 2022 Round-Up, and began planning the Fall Youth Field Day, schedule for mid-September. Special thanks to Montgomery County Cattlemen’s President-Elect Eddie Westbrook and wife, Anita, for hosting us Friday evening for a meal, and Jacee May of Corteva Agriscience for coming to do professional development training with the young leaders!
STOCKMANSHIP & STEWARDSHIP- COMING TO AUBURN!
Mark your calendars for August 12-13, 2022, to partake in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) premiere Stockmanship & Stewardship educational experience at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.
Register Now » https://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/events/auburn-al
The program will feature low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Educational certification, facility design sessions, industry updates and your choice of additional specialized education. The program sponsored by the NCBA, Merck Animal Health, and the Beef Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Assurance program will allow attendees the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, a local beef cattle tour and a valuable networking reception.
Attendees will learn cutting-edge operation techniques through demonstrations by stockmanship experts Curt Pate and Dr. Ron Gill. Cattle enthusiasts will have the option to participate in Auburn’s Beef 201 program offering education in feeder grading, value-added marketing concepts, evaluation of harvest ready cattle, fabrication of carcasses combined with economic analysis, and off the farm locally produced niche market opportunities. Additionally, participants will be offered sessions on various topics including best-practices in nutrition and Southeast U.S. forage management, tools for improved sustainability, current herd health management concepts, beef advocacy training, and a unique program designed for teen junior cattlemen members.
- Full Registration ($100) – Access to all events & meals.
- One Day Registrations (Friday $30, Saturday $80) – Access to events on specified day only.
- Student Registration ($50) – Access to all events & meals with student ID
Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference
Calling all Gulf Coast Cattlemen! This one day conference is focused on issues and production practices specific to cattlemen on the Gulf Coast. Speakers from across the Southeast will be featured, covering information for both stocker and cow-calf producers. Topics include: Being a beef industry advocate, beef imports/exports and the roles they play in market prices, market outlook/price protection opportunities, reducing input costs, saving money on your fertilizer bill, managing bahiagrass and winter annuals, and stockpiling bahiagrass. A full vendor trade show will be incorporated.
The conference will be held Friday, August 12 at Faith Fellowship Church in Atmore. Lunch will be provided. To learn more or register, contact Kelly Palmer or visit this website.
Child Nutrition Professional Development
ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell will head to different Child Nutrition Professional Development programs in Birmingham on August 4, 9, & 10. She will speak on preparing and serving beef as part of school nutrition programs. She will present to Homewood, Vestavia, Pelham, Midfield, Oxford City, Jacksonville and Alabaster City school systems.
Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Class IX Session 2
This weekend the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Class IX will travel to the Wiregrass for tours of the industry and growth in leadership development. The group will visit with Regional Vice President Bill Walding and tour the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center. They will spend time doing leadership development led by Micah Johnson of Alabama Extension. Florida Cattlemen’s President Pat Durden who has participated in young producer leadership training will share some insight with the group before they cross the Alabama/Florida line for a dairy farm tour.
BAMA BEEF EVENTS CALENDAR
The Bama Beef Events Calendar (www.BamaBeef.org/Events) is beginning to fill up with activities as we look toward the fall months. The Producer Education tab has been updated recently, as well as the Cattlemen’s Activities. As we get closer to fall, all of the tabs (especially the sales!) will start to fill up, so check it daily to make sure you don’t miss an event near you!
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