Election Results
The Alabama BEEF PAC sends congratulations to many elected officials who were successful in yesterdays election. Notably, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate, Governor Kay Ivey, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Secretary of State Wes Allen, Treasurer Young Boozer and State Auditor Andrew Sorrell. The ACA also looks forward to working with newly elected US Senator Katie Britt and US Congressman Dale Strong. In the state legislature, there will be over 25% new faces serving Alabamians when they convene in March. For more election night results, visit here.
80th Annual Convention Registration, Now Open!
Join us in Montgomery for the 80th annual ACA Convention & Trade Show happening February 17-18, 2023! https://cvent.me/0RRd5B If you are a State Board Member, be sure to check your email from Jessica Kennedy for important information about your registration!
Our annual convention offers educational sessions, networking, an outstanding menu of beef meals and the largest cattle industry trade show in the state of Alabama! In addition, each year at convention we have the opportunity to host our Annual Membership Meeting, State Officer Elections, Alabama Livestock Hall of Fame inductions, the BEEF PAC Live Auction and Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program graduation.
In addition, the 2023 event will also feature our annual Youth Scholarship Contests, and registration for those events is also now available online! Youth ages 9-21 can register and find more information for Career Development, Public Speaking, and Quiz Bowl competitions at https://cvent.me/DDDYgO.
We hope to see you there for this family-friendly event!
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
We are so close to the goal of 10,000 members! As of today, the ACA is proud to represent 9,871 members across the state. If you need county annual meeting or October Beef Month supplies, contact our office at 334-265-1867.
County leaders: in order for your meeting to make it into the ACA magazine you will need to get your meeting info to Jessica Kennedy by the 15th of the month prior. You can email Jessica with your meeting details or submit them online by clicking here. Be sure to RSVP for the November 17 Board of Directors meeting at the ACA in Montgomery.
A Day in Auburn
ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Pesticide Residue and State Chemical Lab. The event was well attended including Commissioner Pate, Governor Ivey, Auburn University President Roberts and local elected officials. The Pesticide Residue Laboratory’s primary function is to protect the public health, by monitoring agricultural commodities for the presence of harmful pesticide residues and protect the environment. The lab provides an independent source of data and analytical expertise to expand the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) testing capacity.
Erin also attended the AU College of Agriculture Hall of Honor luncheon for the families of inductees that will be honored in February at a banquet. ACA Past President, Billy Maples, represents the Production Agriculture sector this year for the awards and gave remarks to those in attendance.
SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK EXPO NEWS
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition is excited to announce all things new to 2023! It is our mission to impact and support youth in agriculture, and we are thrilled to extend our reach. Not only are we hosting the Junior Beef and Swine Expos, but we are adding the Junior Dairy Expo to the line up in 2023. We are also inviting three state youth rodeo associations to compete at the Garrett Coliseum the weekend before the SLE Rodeo: Alabama Junior Rodeo Association (3/10/23), Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Association (3/11/23), and Alabama High School Rodeo Association (3/12/23). This event will be known as the SLE Youth Rodeo Showdown. It is our hope that these young cowboys and cowgirls will one day come back and compete in the SLE Rodeo once they earn their PRCA cards! Moreover, the SLE leadership has decided it is time to bring some elegance back to the arena, so we are hosting the Miss SLE Rodeo pageant on March 9, 2023. You can find all details regarding the queen contest by visiting www.SLErodeo.com/queen.
Last but not least, we are ecstatic to announce that John Harrison is our 2023 SLE Rodeo clown, barrrelman, and featured act! He is sure to keep you laughing while you sit back and enjoy some good ‘ole clean, family friendly fun! Just this year, he has been selected by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for the following:
– 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Barrelman
– 2022 Top 5 Coors Man in the Can Nominee
– 2022 Top 5 Comedy Act of the Year Nominee
– 2022 Top 5 Clown of the Year Nominee
Not only is he on fire in 2022, but John has been one of the best in the business for years! He was selected to go to the WNFR as the barrelman 8X, won the Coors Man in the Can award 4X, and has held the title of Comedy Act of the Year 4X. He creates a lively atmosphere that you will not want to miss!
We have a few more fun announcements up our sleeve, so us follow us on Facebook (@SLE Rodeo) to learn more in the coming weeks!
If you want to be part of this organization whether that be through membership, sponsorship, or volunteering, please reach out to Sarah Hunter, Director of Rodeo Programs, by emailing Sarah Hunter.
Save the dates for next year’s rodeo— March 17-19, 2023!
Foundation Scholarships Now Closed
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation would like to thank everyone who submitted scholarship applications this fall. We are THRILLED to have received more than 200 applications for 21 different scholarships in 2022. We look forward to carefully evaluating each applicant to find the perfect scholarship to fit his/her academic, scholastic or involvement needs! We will notify applicants of awards or deferrals ASAP.
Sale Season Update
This week ACA Director of Field Services Reid McGuire attended the Frank Turner and Sons Farms Annual Bull Sale. It was a strong offering of Angus and Charolais bulls and continued the strong momentum of this sale season. While Reid hit the sale in Hayneville on Friday, Erin dropped in at the Fall Sale in Letohatchee on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you at the BCIA Fall Roundup in Uniontown this Friday!
Region II Set to Gather in Montgomery
Next week, the ACA will host NCBA Region II Southeastern States at the building for an organizational meeting for staff and leadership. The group will have a chance to discuss state legislation, national legislation, state promotional projects and other topics pertinent to cattlemen’s associations.
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