Alabama Cattlemen's Association

Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update | January 19, 2022

We are halfway through January and have already got all sorts of events, programs and business in the works. There’s nothing like staying busy! Keep reading to learn more about what’s happening in our office this week and stay in touch with your Cattlemen’s Association.

ACA CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

ACA Convention & Trade Show registration is now live! Join us in Mobile, AL at the Mobile Convention Center on March 4-5 for the largest cattle industry trade show and educational event in Alabama. Keynote speakers include John Driscoll of the Mobile Port Authority and Kevin Good of CattleFax. As always, we’ll host a trade show full of equipment, feed, animal health, retail and breed representatives. The event will also feature Cattlemen’s Colleges, Youth Contests, our annual BEEF PAC Auction, and incredible meals. Learn more about our Schedule of Events, Book Your Hotel Room, or Register Now.

If you are interested in having a booth at our trade show in Mobile, please contact Ali Cantrell. The early bird pricing will end on February 1, 2022! You can also register online, or you can visit our Convention Website.

SLE RODEO, COMING TO TOWN!

The countdown is on for the 65th annual SLE Rodeo as we are only 58 days away from the greatest show on dirt! The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) is proud to be nationally-televised on The Cowboy Channel thanks to being named a 2022 NFR Play-Off Series Rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

Our show will have the top professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls competing against the best livestock in the business during four performances from March 18-20, 2022. We will also have live performances from World Champion Western Entertainer and Trick Roper Rider Kiesner, a PowWow performance by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, B-K Ranch Fighting Bulls, and more! Buy your tickets now by visiting Tickets & Deals (slerodeo.com) so you don’t miss out on any of the action!

We’re proud to announce new changes coming in 2022 as we shift from a Thursday-Saturday event to a Friday-Sunday show. The show order is as follows: Friday, March 18 (7PM); Saturday, March 19 (1PM); Saturday, March 19 (7PM); and Sunday, March 20 (2PM). Also new in 2022 is the addition of WPRA Breakaway Roping, live at each event! Learn more about all the family fun on our Events Calendar and stay tuned to social media for event announcements, ticket giveaways and all the news the SLE Rodeo has to bring!

Our rodeo committee is also looking for volunteers for the weekend of the rodeo. If you are available to offer your time, please complete the form on this website: Volunteer at the Rodeo (slerodeo.com). We are looking forward to three action-packed days of good, clean family fun, and we hope to see you there. Let’s rodeo!

DOWN TO EARTH: AGRICULTURE SUSTAINS ALABAMA

Sustainability is a buzzword that has captured the attention of producers and consumers alike, and agricultural communicators from across the state are taking on the buzz. In March 2021, communications staff from commodity representatives and trade organizations across the agricultural sector began meeting to discuss how to tackle this topic. The result of almost a year of conversations— Down to Earth: Agriculture Sustains Alabama.

This yearlong public education campaign is a collaborative communications effort designed to be a voice for agricultural stakeholders in Alabama to promote the sustainable, conservation-minded practices farmers and ranchers are already doing. The goal is to reach 1 million Alabama consumers to influence their beliefs by promoting the work of farmers and ranchers across the state— to tell YOUR story. We know your goal is to create as much output with as little input, all while protecting the environment for future generations, and it is now time we, as communicators, do a better job of telling that story. To do that, the group has broken down the sustainability topic into six main points: Carbon Emissions, Animal & Plant Efficiency, Data & Technology, Conserving Natural Resources, Smart Land Use and Sustaining for the Future. We will be extending this campaign via digital advertising, broadcast news, print media, and a video campaign. The 2021 Farm-City theme also reflected this concept, which served as an excellent soft launch and way to introduce this tricky topic in an interactive way to school children across the state.

Working group members include the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, Alabama Agribusiness Council, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Sweet Grown Alabama, the Alabama Commission, Simply Southern and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. ACA’s Kayla Greer is a co-chair to this statewide, collaborative effort alongside Caleb Hicks of AP&EA.

The campaign officially launches on March 31, 2022 with an event called “Down to Earth Day” in Pike Road, AL. It will include an educational field trip portion, public education event, and a media conference with elected officials as our special guests. This is YOUR campaign, so if you want to be part of it as a spokesperson, event volunteer, or just learn more about how to help spread the message, contact Kayla Greer at (334) 265-1867 or email her. Otherwise, please help us spread the Down to Earth message on social media beginning March 31, 2022 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

The 2022 membership year has officially kicked off, and we are headed boldly in the direction of 10,000 members! As we approach late winter/early spring, many counties will host annual meetings. Please, contact Jessica Kennedy at our office to let her know about county meeting dates and leadership changes OR complete this online form to notify us of your meeting, assign a mailout, and request a guest speaker. As always, leaders, we encourage you to enter new members and renewals by the 15th of each month to guarantee they stay on the magazine distribution list and to deposit checks in a timely manner.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Gov. Ivey called a special session on Tuesday, putting on hold lawmakers’ regular law-making session to focus on the massive federal influx of funds. Lawmakers will begin work today focused on spending $772 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds. A spending bill hasn’t been made public, but the talk is that priority spending for broadband internet, assisting hospitals and nursing homes and building out water and sewer infrastructure in communities where service lacks.

YCLP

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program(YCLP) Class VIII will graduate at the ACA Convention Awards Banquet. We are looking forward to seeing these 23 young leaders grow in our organization and as industry advocates. With one class graduating, that calls for another class incoming. Applications for YCLP Class IX are now open! This program is for young cattlemen who are looking to build on their leadership skills, network with producers from across the state, and gain deeper industry knowledge. If you want to learn more about this program or apply please visit www.bamabeef.org/yclpclass9. These applications will close March 15, 2022 and will be passed on to the YCLP Council for the selection process to take place.

Speaking of YCLP Council, those applications are also now open. If you are a YCLP Alumni and would like to serve on the YCLP Council, please visit www.bamabeef.org/council to learn more about the roles the Council serves and to apply. Those elected will serve a two-year term beginning March 2022. Open seats are available in Classes 2 (2015-2016), 3 (2016-2017), 5 (2018-2019), 6 (2019-2020) and 8 (2021-2022). Applications for YCLP Council close February 15, 2022.

DYW at ACA

The Distinguished Young Women of Alabama will visit the Cattlemen’s building on Thursday for a steak lunch and tour of The MOOseum. We are looking forward to having these young people who are competing in the state contest after winning their county competitions. If you have a daughter or granddaughter participating in the competition, be sure to tell them to come say hi when they’re here and let us know who they are!

UPCOMING EVENT: ALABAMA JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOoL BEEF COOK-OFF

The Annual Alabama Jr. & Sr. High School Beef Cook-Off will be on April 9 at Jefferson State Community College. If your county has hosted a local beef cook-off, be sure to get your winners registered on our website at https://www.bamabeef.org/cookoff by March 21! This event will be held at Health Sciences and Culinary Institute building at Jefferson State, and registration is FREE! Please contact Ali Cantrell on our staff if you have any questions.

JUNIOR CATTLEMEN UPDATE

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) will be hosting youth career-centered contests at the ACA Convention and Trade Show! Join the AJCA Board of Directors, Saturday March 5^th in Mobile for public speaking, career development, and quiz bowl competitions. All contests will be sponsored by Beef Checkoff and are FREE for all youth to enter. Each contest holds great scholarships opportunities! Here’s some more dates to mark on your calendar:

Saturday, March 5: Youth Contests at the ACA Convention (Register Now)

Thursday, April 14: Spring Youth Production Field Day (Vista Farms- Fayette)

July 14-17, 2022: AJCA Round-Up ( Montgomery, AL)

Saturday, September 17: Fall Youth Production Field Day (Location TBD)

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Bama Beef Blog Update | January 12, 2022

Happy New Year! It has been a few months since we updated our blog. We apologize for that, but the rush at the end of the year made for a wild ride here at ACA. Never fear, we’re back and loaded down with a set of news from our staff to get us moving forward into 2022. Saddle up, we’ve got a lot to unpack!

ACA Convention & trade Show

ACA Convention & Trade Show registration is now live! Join us in Mobile, AL at the Mobile Convention Center on March 4-5 for the largest cattle industry trade show and educational event in Alabama. Keynote speakers include John Driscoll of the Mobile Port Authority and Kevin Goode of CattleFax. As always, we’ll host a trade show full of equipment, feed, animal health, retail and breed representatives. The event will also feature Cattlemen’s Colleges, Youth Contests, our annual BEEF PAC Auction, and incredible meals. Learn more about our Schedule of Events, Book Your Hotel Room, or Register Now.

If you are interested in having a booth at our trade show in Mobile, please contact staffer, Ali Cantrell. The early bird pricing will end on February 1, 2022! You can also register online, or you can visit our Convention Website.

SLE RODEO, COMING TO TOWN!

The countdown is on for the 65th annual SLE Rodeo as we are only 65 days away from the greatest show on dirt! The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) is proud to be nationally-televised on The Cowboy Channel thanks to being named a 2022 NFR Play-Off Series Rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

alabama legislature: back in session

The legislative session began yesterday as both chambers gaveled in. The big talk of the session is how the state will use the remaining amounts of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money that the state has received. Another big topic is the strong financial position of the budgets of this session. The ACA will be watching carefully through the session and working on legislation that will positively and negatively impact our industry. During the session, the Ag Coalition meets at the Cattlemen’s building on Tuesday mornings to discuss bills and get ready for the legislative week. Other meetings will take place such as caucus meetings and receptions during the session so the building is a huge asset to provide legislators.

UPCOMING EVENT: Alabama Jr. & SR. HIGH SCHOLL BEEF COOK-OFF

LOOKING BACK: GREER TALKS SOCIAL MEDIA

To kick off 2022, ACA Director of Communications Kayla Greer had the honor to be a guest speaker at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference in Savannah, GA. More keen on livestock and certainly a “brown thumb,” Kayla didn’t have much to offer in terms of raising fruit and vegetables, but her expertise on social media tools and practices were invaluable to the audience. Kayla joined the conference— which hosted 3,000 farmers from across the Southeast— to speak at a special Social Media Boot Camp session last Thursday. This intimate and interactive deep dive into social media was limited to only 60 guests, but the crew spent the entire day exploring the many tools and features associated with Facebook Business Pages. Kayla specifically spoke on the Facebook Business Suite, Creator Studio and broke down Insights and Analytics that the small businesses could use to leverage audience engagement on their platforms.

A great trip to beautiful Savannah and great way to bring new light to the tasks she does daily, Kayla has already got her wheels spinning for a similar program for cattle producers who utilize social media to market cattle and/or local beef products. Stay tuned!

Junior Cattlemen Update

This past weekend, the AJCA Board Directors gathered in Montgomery for their Winter Planning Meeting. The Board looked into 2022 to plan upcoming events and explored overall goals for the year. A few dates to keep in mind:

Saturday, March 5: Youth Contests at the ACA Convention (Register Now)

Thursday, April 14: Spring Youth Production Field Day (Vista Farms- Fayette)

July 14-17, 2022: AJCA Round-Up ( Montgomery, AL)

Saturday, September 17: Fall Youth Production Field Day (Location TBD)

FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE

ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle has been out and about this week. She visited Cullman Stockyards’ weekly sale on Tuesday. While in the neighborhood, she also had a farm visit with Cullman County President Cody Rasco. Today she is stopping by Valley Stockyards in Moulton and catching their weekly sale. Say hi I you see her!

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: September 29, 2021

September is gone with the wind, which means we’re headed into the busiest month of the year, so saddle up for an update from your state ACA staff! We’ve got sales, meetings, and October Beef Month on the menu. Keep reading to learn more about what’s happening in Montgomery this week!

Cooking Segments Firing Up for Beef Month!

Tomorrow, staffer Ali Cantrell will be recording two cooking segments at Renfroe’s Grocery to air on WSFA during the month of October. Renfroe’s has generously offered to sponsor the ingredients and provide the location for the two segments. Ali will be whipping up some tailgating and fall type beef recipes that will make your mouth water so keep an eye out on during beef month.

Speaking of local news, you should have seen Ali on your screens today if you’re local to Mobile! WKRG aired their Cooking with John segment and Ali will be guest hosting with a Beef Salad recipe and promoting October Beef Month. Tune in two more weeks on October 14 to watch local Junior Cattlemen, Abbeigh Jo Gibson, cook a brisket in a slow cooker!

Membership Update

The statewide membership number ‘o the day is 9,195 members…but we’re not done yet! Final remittance notices have hit mailboxes. If you haven’t renewed, then now’s the time! We are SO CLOSE to our 10,000 member goal, so help us get there with your membership. Don’t forget- we offer fun prizes for our recruiters, also! If you have any membership questions, feel free to contact Jessica Kennedy in our office.

October Beef Month- Full Steam Ahead!

October Beef Month preparations are in full swing! We have some great events coming up, so please keep up with the Bama Beef Online Events Calendar to get the latest on Beef Month activities. Also, please contact staffer Ali Cantrell if you need any materials for your county chapter to pass out at any local events you may be attending. County Leaders, please do not forget to send us pictures from your event to be featured in our magazine as well as social media. Below is the timeline of state-lead activities for October Beef Month 2021.

September 24: Nominations open for Bama’s Best Beef
October 2-9: Burger Week in Mobtown (Premier Sponsor)
October 9: Maxwell Fall Fest
- Junior Cattlemen will be hosting a booth at the festival to talk about beef cattle and pass out treats!
October 12 – 15: Beef Week
- October 12: “Beef Up the Blood Supply” by giving blood at Conestoga Steak House in Dothan, AL and receive a $20 gift card to the steak house!
- October 13: Receive a $2 discount off a Brisket meal at BBQ Stop in Clay, AL
- October 14: Visit Gather in Atmore, AL and eat a delicious beef meal and receive a free dessert.
- October 15: Come get some Beef Swag when you buy a hamburger at Hamburger King in Montgomery, AL
October 15: Alabama National Fair “Where’s the Beef?” Cook-off
- This will take place at 7 p.m. Please visit the Alabama National Fair website to enter.
October 16: County Cattlemen’s Association Steak Sandwich Cook-off
October 25: Winner for Bama’s Best Beef competition will be announced
October 28: Beef Checkoff Task Force Meeting
October 29: Beef 101 at Auburn Beef Unit

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the events that are close to you!

Beef on the SuperSpeedway

Talladega weekend is on the horizon! If you’re going to be at the race this weekend, keep your eyes on the jumbotron for a Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. message, and if you listen in over the radio, listen for the sizzle of steak through the Motor Racing Network. ACA has partnered with Georgia Cattlemen’s Association to promote beef throughout the race weekend. ACA staffer Ali Cantrell will also be doing an interview on the Motor Racing Network before the Sunday races to promote October Beef Month and preview Florida Cattlemen’s promotions in Daytona in the spring!

SLE Update

The SLE is excited to be on the search for sponsors for the 2022 rodeo. Thank you to those who have already signed up! If this is something your company may be interested in, please visit the SLE website. This displays every sponsorship package available to you. Don’t hesitate to contact the Director of Rodeo Programs Sarah Hunter if you have any questions!

In other news, SLE Members will gather tomorrow, Thursday, September 30, for the group’s Annual Membership Banquet. It will be great to see returning members, but we also have several new faces that we are excited to welcome!

The 2022 SLE Rodeo is sure to be a hit of show as many new changes and additions are on the horizon. First, the biggest news, is a shift of dates and times for each of the four PRCA Rodeo Performances. The 2022 show line-up is as follows:

· FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 at 7 PM

· SATURDAY, March 19, 2022 at 1 PM (Matinee)

· SATURDAY, March 19, 2022 at 7 PM

· SUNDAY, March 20, 2022 at 2 PM (Matinee)

The 2022 SLE Rodeo is also proud to feature an added timed event in WPRA Breakaway Roping, and will showcase the trick roping skills of World Champion Western Performer Rider Kiesner, who will also clown the event.

As always, if your county cattlemen’s group is hosting a rodeo, please reach out and let Sarah know what she can do to help!

Field Services

Staffer Morgan Desselle will head to Auburn tomorrow to speak to students on the importance of beef checkoff, the association, and lastly what she does on a day to day basis as the Field Services director. She will talk to the students on how she applied and obtained a job in agriculture and will encourage them to look into jobs in our industry. Friday she will be headed to Uniontown to watch the Heart of Dixie sale! She looks forward to getting out and seeing our cattlemen. Make sure to stop by and say hello if you see her.

With the arrival of fall comes cooler weather and best of all, SALE SEASON! Be sure to keep an eye out on our online calendar to get the latest on upcoming sales in Alabama! www.bamabeef.org/cattlesales

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update | July 7, 2021

Round-Up, Next Week!

With the looks of next week’s forecast, that means one thing… IT’S ROUND-UP WEEK! We look forward to welcoming 118 exhibitors and 170 animals to the 15^th Annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Round-Up. The weekend is full of livestock shows, family fun and beef industry educational contest. We welcome all to come join us and support the youth of Alabama! Should you wish to see the weekend schedule you can visit www.bamabeef.org/round-up

Talkin’ Beef in Greensboro

Last Wednesday ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell traveled to Greensboro to speak to the Greensboro Boys and Girls Club about Alabama’s beef industry and The MOOseum. She told the whole pasture to plate story to 40 students and explained the importance of our industry— all while answering many, eager questions!

Membership Update

The statewide membership number ‘o the day is 8,257 members…but we’re not done yet! We are only halfway through the year, and we’ve got our sites set on 10,000. If you haven’t renewed, join us, and help your county president reach his or her goal and earn their signature ACA red coat. That deadline has been extended, but is coming soon— August 31, 2021. Let’s knock out those goals, cattlemen!

Cattlemen’s Communications Survey

Let’s chat. We want to hear from you!

We are currently reviewing our communication methods regarding membership and association business efforts to ensure that you are able to find the information you need from us in a timely, relevant and accessible way.

We also want to hear from you to learn what our members most value about a membership with the ACA.

We ask that you take a moment to complete this survey, and if you do, you’ll be entered into a drawing to receive one of 3 complimentary trade show passes— valued at $300— to NCBA’s Convention in Nashville, August 10-12, 2021. Please note that you will be contacted by the information you provide below, so ensure a working email and telephone number is entered properly.

Beef 101- Back in Session

Beef 101 programming is back in session! Wallace State Community college will be coming to Auburn on July 22^nd to learn more about the pasture to plate story from experts. If you or someone you know would like to attend this session or a later one, or if you would like to schedule your own, please contact Ali Cantrell. The next Beef 101 date will be October 29, but we hope to schedule more between now and then.

ACA at ALMA Annual Meeting

Erin Beasley attended the Livestock Marketing Association summer meeting this week to discuss current cattle industry and association topics with the group which is comprised of auction market owners in the state. The ALMA and ACA work closely through the year to support each other through checkoff programming and policy topics locally and in Washington. Also in attendance was AL State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier and National LMA staffers, Craig Taylor and Pierce Bennett.

Fired Up for Cattlemen’s Cookouts

If you’re a member of the ACA, you’re invited to join us for a summertime cookout! We hosted our first of five regional cookouts last week at Perdido River Farms in Atmore and WHOA what a turnout! We enjoyed a delicious steak dinner and state update with more than 100 members from Alabama’s southwest corner! ACA officers and staff will be traveling to other parts of the state hosting membership meetings and meals so we can all catch up, also! If you have not renewed your membership, you’re still invited as we will be accepting membership dues on site. Come on out and enjoy an evening of good food and Cattlemen fellowship! The meeting dates and times are as follows:

EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA: July 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Wellborn Musclecar Museum (Alex City, AL)

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA: August 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Big Mike’s Steakhouse (Moundville)

NORTH ALABAMA: August 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Tennessee Valley REC (Belle Mina)

There is no cost to attend this event. All we ask is that you RSVP with your name and the location of the meeting you would like to attend at least one week prior to the event date. This will ensure that we have enough food for all! Simply call or email us at: (334) 265-1867 or morgan@bamabeef.org

Summer Grilling Campaign- Cooking Segments

This past Friday, ACA’ Ali Cantrell drove to Limestone County Career Technical Center to film two cooking segments for WAFF with Overall Beef in Beef Cook-off winner, Bethanie Cross. Bethanie was able to shine on camera as she created her winning Steak Frites recipe and talked about her passion for the culinary arts. Ali Cantrell also showcased a beefitswhatsfordinner.com recipe called BBQ Beef Biscuit Sliders that will air separately to highlight summer grilling. Bethanie’s segment should air sometime in July, and Ali’s will air later this summer. If you’re in the Huntsville DMA, be on the look out!

Bama Beef Events Calendar

The online Bama Beef Events Calendar is getting a list of new events daily. As Extension begins to normalize, educational programs are popping up across the state. County cattlemen’s chapters are beginning to think about meeting. Sales are lining up. Steak sandwich sales are firing up, and Junior Cattlemen events eyeball those free summer months! Not only that, but summertime means grilling season. We all know that beef is king of the grill, so summer beef promotions are also firing up! Make it a daily task to check out our calendar and keep an eye on events coming near you!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Bama Beef Blog Update: December 2, 2020

What a way to welcome in December. Snow in North Alabama, and heavy frost everywhere else! The cold air and the full calendars are a sure sign that the year is coming to an end. Whether the calendar is full with industry events like bull sales and county annual meetings or Christmas events with loved ones, it’s a busy— yet wonderful— time of year! Speaking of wonderful…Alabama’s cattle producers are a pretty wonderful group to work for, so keep reading to learn what your state staff is working on this week.

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Class VIII Apps Now Live

Applications for Class VIII of the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) are now live on our website! YCLP is funded in part by the Alabama State Checkoff. This program aims to identify the state’s top young cattlemen and develop them into leaders of our industry. The class will have production and consumer based tours from May 2021 – March 2022. This program provides networking, leadership, and experience to cattlemen ranging in ages 22-40.

We are excited to see this program continue to grow. Last year, we had a record number of applications. To help the committee with selection process we have added a component to the YCLP application. Applicants will now have to submit a letter of recommendation from a YCLP alumni or county cattlemen’s leadership. For all who are interested you can apply here. Applications close January 31, 2021.

Working With Our Friends in Nutrition

On December 1, The MOOseum hosted child nutrition specialists from the Alabama Department of Education. The Department of Education utilized the child-like kitchen facilities of The MOOseum to film a 5-minute video about meal component crediting and how to prepare a healthy meal for youth. We are excited to see our MOOseum featured in a video that will have the potential to educate families on dietary guidelines and the necessity of having great quality protein on your plate!

Membership Update

The 2020 Membership Year will close this Friday, and to date, the ACA is home to 9,601 members. ACA Membership Coordinator Jessica Kennedy will begin work closing out the year in the system on Friday and will notify county leaders when the system is live for the input of 2021 members. Stay tuned for more news from her and don’t forget that giving an ACA membership as a gift this holiday season is a great way to show the cattleman in your life how much you mean to them! Give a membership as a gift at www.BamaBeef.org/Join.

Social Media Fired Up for Holiday Roasting

Digital ads were flighted this week featuring a variety of topics surrounding holiday roasting. The ads feature roast recipes, roasting hacks and promote the Drool Log. The ads were targeted to Alabama consumers and household decision-makers ages 25-65 who have a positive attitude toward beef. So far the ads are performing excellent and are receiving positive feedback! Be sure to feature the Drool Log on smart screens at your upcoming holiday events, and don’t forget to share The Night Before Beefmas with Your favorite farm kids!

Junior Board Set to Meet

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Board of Directors will have their winter meeting this weekend. Staffer Morgan Pounds will take the juniors south to Andalusia for this meeting. Juniors will work on team bonding Friday and enjoy a steak and some Christmas lights in downtown Andalusia. The board will get to business on Saturday as they discuss upcoming events for youth across Alabama. This year’s AJCA Board would love to come to your county meeting to discuss youth involvement. If you would like a junior board member to speak please let Jessica Kennedy know when you update us on your county meeting details!

Wishes for Warriors in Colbert County

This Saturday, ACA’s Ali Cantrell will be attending the Wishes for Warriors event at Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia, AL. This is the second year that Colbert County Cattlemen’s Association will be preparing ribeye steak sandwiches for the veterans attending this event. We are excited to meet the veterans and thank them for their service to our country!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: October 28, 2020

What a week! Events, meetings, cancellations and now a hurricane. It has been a little busy around these parts! While October is soon coming to a close, the Beef Month 2020 chapter will close, and will will drift into year-end projects and start rolling on SLE Rodeo. The fun never really stops around here, not even in a year like 2020! Keep reading to learn more.

Checkoff Meeting Postponed

In true 2020 fashion, yet another one of our meetings as been rescheduled! The Checkoff Marketing Plan Task Force meeting that was set to be held tomorrow, October 29 at the ACA building has now been rescheduled for Thursday, November 19. We came to this decision following news of the potential impacts of Hurricane Zeta. If you would like to attend the meeting on November 19 to help us brainstorm ideas for 2021 checkoff programming, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at (334) 265-1867.

YCLP Recap

YCLP Class VII spent their weekend in North Alabama for their third session. This year’s class has only two session remaining, believe it or not! They have toured numerous cattle producers all across the state.

This past weekend they toured ACA President-Elect Clay Kennamer’s backgrounding yard and cow-calf operation. They also had the opportunity to tour Lookout Mountain Genetics. We appreciate John Starnes, Stephanie Turner, and Tristan Tilley for being great hosts. The class also stopped by Lake Majestic to catch their cowboy auction sale. Lake Majestic is owned by one of our YCLP alumni, Nic Cornelison. We would like to give a special thanks to Jackson and DeKalb County Cattlemen’s for cooking a steak dinner on Friday night for the group.

The class will graduate at Convention in March. If you are interested in the program or participating next year please contact YCLP Coordinator Morgan Desselle at morgan@bamabeef.org!

AL.com Email Marketing

October Beef Month may soon be coming to an end, but our promotions are running strong. This afternoon, we deployed an October Beef Month email marketing campaign through AL.com that featured beef imagery, recipes and nutrition information. This email was targeted to nearly 200,000 Alabama parents, the target audience of the checkoff promotion. We are excited to learn the results of this campaign after ample time is allowed for opening!

Membership Update & Board Memo

We have surpassed our membership from last year- YAY! But we still haven’t reached that big 10,000…help us get there! Board members, please RSVP to the upcoming Board meeting to be held November 12 at the RSA Activity center in downtown Montgomery. Send your RSVP to jkennedy@bamabeef.org.

FACS Advisory Board

ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell was asked this week to sit on the new Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Board Committee. She attended her first meeting here in Montgomery on Tuesday, October 27 and was included in discussions on how to expand the FACS program and how ACA and the checkoff program can impact the culinary arts. This committee will meet twice a year but will be in close contact throughout the year in order to market different educational programs.

Bull Sale Season

ACA Staff will head to the CK Cattle Headquarters Sale this Friday. Sale Session is in full blast around the state. Head over to our online sale calendar to view the sales going on around the state, you are sure to find one that fits what you are looking for!

ACA Hosts Regional Meeting

ACA will host Region 2 (LA, MS, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC) state executives and leadership next week on November 4-5. The agenda will include policy and beef checkoff topics as well as give states some time to discuss holding events with the challenges of COVID-19. ACA officers will attend the meeting as well as Jimmy Holliman who serves as Region 2 Policy VP and Eric Smith, Region 2 PAC General.

USDA’s CFAP 2 Program

Late in September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened application for a second round of COVID assistance relief through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), or CFAP 2. Key details include:

Cattle Payments: The CFAP 2 payment rate for eligible beef cattle is $55 per head. Payments will be based on the maximum owned inventory of eligible livestock, excluding breeding stock, on a date selected by the producer, between Apr. 16, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2020.

Signups will run through December 11, 2020.

More CFAP 2 details are available on USDA’s website: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap/livestock.

Foundation Scholarships : Deadline Soon!

Applications for the 2021-2022 Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships are now open online at www.BamaBeef.org/Scholarships. The ACF is proud to award over $65,000 in scholarships annually to Alabama’s youth in livestock and those who are the children or grandchildren of longtime members. We offer a variety of scholarships with a range of requirements— there’s truly something to fit any student! We appreciate those who purchase the Cowboy vanity car tag that help fund these scholarships, as well as the generous families who have endowed scholarships through our foundation. Applications CLOSE on November 6 at midnight, so be sure your favorite student(s) submits today!

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: October 21, 2020

After a very busy week out of the office, staff are enjoying some much needed time at the desk this week as we look toward plans for 2021. The checkoff team has its eye on the 2021 Checkoff Marketing Plan while the rodeo team is working on the 2021 SLE Rodeo. It’s business as usual— plus some— as we are busy with fall months!! Keep reading to learn more about what we are up to in the bottom half of October Beef Month.

Beef Up the Blood Supply Wrap Up

In partnership with county Cattlemen chapters, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and local restaurant partners, the ACA promoted October Beef Month through a weeklong series of blood drives across the state. Beginning on Monday, October 12 state staff partnered with the Houston County Cattlemen’s Association and Conestoga Steak House, owned by cattleman Ted Toole, to secure 30 donors in the Dothan area. Volunteer donors were given a burger for lunch, prepared by Houston County Cattlemen, and a $10 gift certificate for a steak dinner at Conestoga— a prize generously donated by the restaurant.

Then on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Blood Mobile and the Beef Truck met at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur where over 90 blood donations were secured. Donors in Decatur were met with a ribeye steak sandwich, prepared by the Morgan County Cattleman Cook Team, and a voucher for a free Backyard Brisket Burger from SUCH n SUCH Burgers & Tacos, former finalists in the Bama’s Best Burger contest.

On Thursday, October 15, ACA staff partnered with Commissioner Rick Pate and the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries as we hosted a blood drive at the ACA headquarters in downtown Montgomery. Thirteen donors were given a burger to-go and a voucher for a free brisket sandwich from Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Que Ranch in Prattville, owned by Danny Loftin.

Then, to close out the week on Friday, the Beef Truck and Blood Mobile set up shop in Troy at Pike County Cattlemen’s Park and Arena. Donors received a burger to-go, prepared by Pike County Cattlemen & CattleWomen, as well as a $2 off voucher for a ribeye steak dinner at Mossy Grove School House Restaurant.

Throughout the week, this October Beef Month celebration helped secured nearly 150 blood donations and promoted beef across Alabama. Special thanks to our county Cattlemen’s chapters for their help and to all our donors who made this event a success!

YCLP Class Prepares for Another Session

YCLP Class VII will be headed to North Alabama this weekend for their third session. This year’s class is halfway through the program. They have been to numerous cattle producers all across the state. This weekend they will be touring ACA President-Elect Clay Kennamer’s backgrounding yard and cow-calf operation. They will also have the opportunity to take a tour at Look Out Mountain Genetics and Lake Majestic. Lake Majestic is owned by one of our YCLP alumni, Nic Cornelison.

The class will graduate at Convention in March. If you are interested in the program or participating next year please contact YCLP Coordinator Morgan Desselle at morgan@bamabeef.org

Staff Gets Out & About

Staffers will be out and about this weekend traveling to county cattlemen’s picnics, sales and the young cattlemen’s tour. Morgan Desselle will be touring farms, coordinating YCLP, enjoying Lake Majestic’s sale and catching Tennessee River Musi’s sale on Monday. Ali Cantrell will be stopping by Marshall County Cattlemen’s picnic, while Erin Beasley will be headed to Debter Hereford Farm 48^th Bull Sale in Horton, Alabama. Stop by and say hey to staffers if you will be in area!

Call to Attend: Beef Checkoff Task Force Meeting

The Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force meeting will be held Thursday, October 29 at the Cattlemen’s building in Montgomery. ANY cattlemen in Alabama interested in attending this meeting is welcome to do so by contacting the ACA office at (334) 265-1867. It is a way to get completely involved in the process and having a say in how beef checkoff dollars are spent in the state. The ideas that come out of the task force meeting will be put into a marketing plan and presented to the Beef Checkoff Council for approval and budgeting. Contact an ACA officer or the office today to get more information on the meeting.

USDA’s CFAP 2 Program

Signups will run through December 11, 2020.

More CFAP 2 details are available on USDA’s website: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap/livestock.

Foundation Scholarships : Deadline Soon!

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: October 14, 2020

Happy October Beef Month! We’re halfway through the best, most beef-tacular month of the year, and the fun times are rolling! The fall months have no disappointed thus far, and we’re excited to bring you an update of ALL that has gone on. Keep reading and don’t forget to ENJOY BEEF!

Beef Up the Blood Supply SUCCESS!

As of today, we are halfway through our Beef Up the Blood Supply event, and WOW what a success! So far, we’ve helped collect 120 pints of blood from donors who all received a beef meal to-go from county Cattlemen cook teams AND a beef voucher to a local restaurant. In Dothan, Houston County Cattlemen helped serve up burgers to 30 donors who also received $10 gift cards for a steak dinner at Conestoga Steak House. Big shoutout to Ted Toole of Conestoga for this generous promotion and for hosting our event in his parking lot! In Decatur, the Morgan County Cook Team did not disappoint with their steak sandwiches as they served the 45 donors who came to the Tuesday event at Decatur-Morgan Hospital. They’ll be there again today with another 45 expected donors! On Thursday, the Blood Mobile and the grill will head back to the ACA office in downtown Montgomery as we host a Montgomery event with vouchers to Fat Boys Bar-B-Que for all donors. Then on Friday, we’ll head to Troy to set up shop at the Pike County Cattlemen’s Arena where we’ll be serving up burgers and offering $2 OFF vouchers for a steak dinner at Mossy Grove School House Restaurant. Join us!

Links to sign up for a slot are below, or just walk-in!

Deactur (Wednesday): http://ow.ly/wtUj50BM9QQ

Montgomery (Thursday): http://ow.ly/H56w50BM9SQ

Troy (Friday): http://ow.ly/YzMj50BM9WD

Checkoff Team “Attends” Virtual PIA

Each year in October, national Beef Checkoff staffers Erin Beasley, Ali Cantrell and Kayla Greer attend the Partnership in Action (PIA) Conference in Denver where they explore consumer market research, new campaign initiatives and learn about what to expect from the national Beef Checkoff in the coming year and how to implement those same tactics in our home state. Due to COVID, the event is all virtual this year, but so far it has not disappointed! We can’t say too much yet, but be prepared to see big work coming from your checkoff dollars…beginning with the holiday season! We are excited to implement these new marketing programs in Alabama. Stay tuned for more!

Save the Date- Beef Checkoff Task Force Meeting

Speaking of checkoff planning, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force meeting will be held Thursday, October 29 at the Cattlemen’s building in Montgomery. ANY cattlemen in Alabama interested in attending this meeting is welcome to do so by contacting the ACA office at (334) 265-1867. It is a way to get completely involved in the process and having a say in how beef checkoff dollars are spent in the state. The ideas that come out of the task force meeting will be put into a marketing plan and presented to the Beef Checkoff Council for approval and budgeting. Contact an ACA officer or the office today to get more information on the meeting.

Fair Season

ACA’s Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle will be out at Alabama National Fair all weekend helping working the beef shows. Hats off to the Alabama Farmers Federation and National Fair show crew for continuing to host several species livestock shows during the pandemic. We know here at ACA first-hand that this is not an easy task to undertake from our experience with the AJCA Round-Up this summer, BUT our youth need this! If your county is hosting a show for youth, be sure to let us know so we can add it to our Youth Livestock Events calendar. Email Morgan with your event information

Membership Update

As of today, our statewide membership number is at 9,502 members. We can almost taste that 10,000….so keep recruiting! Board members are encouraged to save the date for November 12 as we plan to host our Fall Board of Directors meetings. Notices will be mailing out soon. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Day of the Cowboy

This weekend ahead, ACA Director of Rodeo Programs Lauren Wilson will be hosting a booth at Falkville’s Day of the Cowboy Ranch Rodeo event. The SLE is proud to sponsor the hospitality chuckwagon meal, and Lauren will be there selling ACA and SLE swag. Be sure to stop by and tell her hi! Speaking of rodeo, save the dates for the 2021 SLE Rodeo- March 18-20, 2021 at Garrett Coliseum.

USDA’s CFAP 2 Program

Signups will run through December 11, 2020.

More CFAP 2 details are available on USDA’s website: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap/livestock.

Foundation Scholarships Now Open

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: October 7, 2020

Happy Beef Month! It’s an exciting and busy time as our office is buzzing with all sorts of calendar events to attend and execute. We won’t waste anytime here, as there is plenty to read about in this week’s update. Enjoy!

Bama’s Best Beef Winners Announced

Gather, a restaurant in Atmore, has been named the winner of the 2020 Bama’s Best Beef contest with its dish, the Train Wreck. Bama Buck’s Trophy Mount Ribeye in Sardis City took home the title of “People’s Choice.”

Twin filets of beef paired with Nueske’s bacon, fried green tomatoes, pimento grits, Conecuh crab sauce and a fried egg, the Train Wreck is one that one a contest judge said would be “hard to beat.” The dish is the brainchild of chef and owner, Chris McElhaney.

Gather’s owners will receive a plaque presentation and media conference from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association staff this evening, bragging rights for one year and an influx of customers looking to try Alabama’s best beef dish. Staff and officers will visit Bama Bucks later this month to explore their venue and try our that ribeye!

Beef Up the Blood Supply

In celebration of October Beef Month, next week the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hosting blood drives across the state! In exchange for your donation, we’ll give you a beef meal and/or a voucher for a discounted meal from a local restaurant partner! Donors will also receive a courtesy COVID antibody test. Sign up today!

Monday (Dothan): http://ow.ly/HVCd50BM9JF

Tuesday (Decatur): http://ow.ly/SufZ50BM9MD

Wednesday (Decatur): http://ow.ly/wtUj50BM9QQ

Thursday (Montgomery): http://ow.ly/H56w50BM9SQ

Friday (Troy, Cattlemen’s Park): http://ow.ly/YzMj50BM9WD

Staffers Morgan Desselle and Ali Cantrell will head south on Friday to promote the blood drive happening in Troy next week. Staffers will stop at local restaurants, stores, South Alabama stockyard, and the University to spread word about Beef Month and the blood drive in that area.

Hitting the Fall Rodeo Circuit

Last weekend, staffers Lauren Wilson and Ali Cantrell attended the Odenville rodeo to promote October Beef Month and sell ACA and SLE merchandise to the crowd. Then, on October 16-18, Lauren Wilson will be hosting a booth at Falkville’s Day of the Cowboy event. The SLE is also proud to sponsor the hospitality chuckwagon meal.

Speaking of rodeo, save the dates for the 2021 SLE Rodeo- March 18-20, 2021 at Garrett Coliseum. Erin Beasley and Lauren Wilson will be meeting with the new SLE officers next Wednesday to begin setting plans for the big event!

AASP Deadline Soon!

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $26 Million of CARES Act Funds to assist Alabama Agriculture impacted by COVID-19. Funding will be used to establish the Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP). No funds may be utilized for salaries, building projects, or capital improvements. Commissioner Rick Pate reminds everyone that the Cattle Producer Applications for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program (AASP) are now available and close soon on October 9, 2020. Applicants should visit crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov to apply.

In order to be eligible for cattle relief funds:

You must be an Alabama resident
You must be able to provide documentation that you sold cattle during the date range of April 16, 2020 through May 15, 2020. Slaughter cattle and bulls do not qualify for payment.
If claiming payment for Dairy Production, you must have been eligible for USDA’s CFAP program for Dairy Production and you must provide the total amount of the CFAP payment you received for Dairy Production.
Need a copy of your W-9
Require successful submission of this application and signed certification and assurances form
Must submit bank account information for electronic payment
Must provide of a voided check or a memo from your bank with account number and routing number.

Maximum “per head” payments for beef cattle:

Less than 600 lbs. x $69/head

600-900 lbs. x $106/head

Fed cattle (Fats) (over 900 lbs.) x $181/head

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call 334-240-7100 or email: aasp-questions@agi.alabama.gov

USDA Releases CFAP 2 Program

Signups will run through December 11, 2020.

More CFAP 2 details are available on USDA’s website: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap/livestock.

Foundation Scholarships Now Open

Talking ACA with AU Students

Speaking of college, on Thursday, Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle (check out that name change!!) will be talking to the Auburn University Animal Science class. This class is largely made up of freshman. The purpose of Morgan’s talk with the class will be to educate them on what ACA does and how she prepared for a job in the agriculture world. The instructor has asked Morgan to present to the class ways to prepare for jobs in the ag field. A large part of her talk is how to network, build resume, and prepare for a career. She also spends time discussing what she does as an ACA staffer and working closely with the Beef Check-Off programs. This will be Morgan’s fourth semester giving this talk.

Membership Update

As of today, our statewide membership number is at 9,497 members. We can almost taste that 10,000….so keep recruiting! Board members are encouraged to save the date for November 19 as we plan to host our Fall Board of Directors meetings. Notices will be mailing out soon. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Save the Date- Beef Checkoff Task Force Meeting

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Bama Beef Blog Weekly Update: September 30, 2020

As we head boldly into October Beef Month, the weather seems to be flipping into the fall season with us! As temperatures drop, trees change color and those beautiful fall calves start painting the landscape, we are excited about the busy month ahead!! It’s our favorite time of year here at the ACA, and we look forward to getting out and about to promote beef to consumers and visit with producers at local events. Keep reading to learn more about what your state staff has on their to-do lists.

Beef at Talladega SuperSpeedway

If you are a NASCAR fan and will be attending the Talladega 500 this coming weekend, keep a look out for our Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. signage as checkoff funding went into advertising beef to NASCAR fans attending the event! We are excited to be sponsoring the race this year and and look forward to some social media cross-promotions, as they share a throwback photo of the old Beef Wagon at the race and some “Nicely Done, Beef” digital advertising pieces on their social media outlets. Keep a lookout and be sure to share it when you see it!

AASP Deadline Soon!

In order to be eligible for cattle relief funds:

You must be an Alabama resident
You must be able to provide documentation that you sold cattle during the date range of April 16, 2020 through May 15, 2020. Slaughter cattle and bulls do not qualify for payment.
If claiming payment for Dairy Production, you must have been eligible for USDA’s CFAP program for Dairy Production and you must provide the total amount of the CFAP payment you received for Dairy Production.
Need a copy of your W-9
Require successful submission of this application and signed certification and assurances form
Must submit bank account information for electronic payment
Must provide of a voided check or a memo from your bank with account number and routing number.

Maximum “per head” payments for beef cattle:

Less than 600 lbs. x $69/head

600-900 lbs. x $106/head

Fed cattle (Fats) (over 900 lbs.) x $181/head

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call 334-240-7100 or email: aasp-questions@agi.alabama.gov

USDA Releases CFAP 2 Program

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened application for a second round of COVID assistance relief through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), or CFAP 2. Key details include:

Signups began Monday, September 21 and will run through December 11, 2020.

More CFAP 2 details are available on USDA’s website: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap/livestock.

Beginning Beef Month Promotions

This week, ACA Director of Education & Outreach and October Beef Month Extraordinaire Ali Cantrell will be kicking off October Beef Month in north Alabama. On Thursday, she will be traveling to Limestone County for the Limestone County Cattlemen’s Steak Sandwich Sale. Steak Sandwiches will be served from 10:30am – 12:45pm at the Limestone Farmers Co-op in Athens. Then, on Friday, Ali will be joined by ACA Director of Rodeo Programs Lauren Wilson as they travel together to the Odenville Rodeo in St. Clair County to promote both Beef Month and the 2021 SLE Rodeo. They will have a booth set up to sell merchandise for both nights of the rodeo on October 2 & 3.

The Land Show

Speaking of October, today ACA Executive VP Erin Beasley will participate in a pre-recorded radio interview with The Land Show, planned to air this weekend! The group will discuss October Beef Month activities, cattle programs associated with COVID-19 and update listeners on the work of the association throughout the pandemic. Tune in this weekend to hear what all Erin has to say!

SLE Annual Membership Meeting

Last Thursday, the officers and staff of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) enjoyed welcoming the membership to the Wetumpka Civic Center for a meeting and the annual banquet. New officers were installed and include Randy Davis, president; Frank Ellis, president-elect; Linwood McClain, vice president; LD Fitzpatrick, treasurer; and Erin Beasley, executive director. We honored outgoing directors— Joe Nicholas, Stinson Ellis and Michael Gallops‚ and welcomed Tina Hammonds, Doug Smith and Dr. Nealy Barrett in to fill their shoes. The group also voted to welcome new members Bart Smith, Caroleene Dobson, Brad McClain and Len Jones into the the organization. Big things are to come with the 2021 rodeo season, so saddle up and enjoy the ride!

Foundation Scholarships Now Open

Membership Update

As of today, our statewide membership number is at 9,484 members. We can almost taste that 10,000….so keep recruiting! In case you need a little help along the way with incentives, we are now offering weekly giveaways featuring excellent ACA items and gear to those who join. This week’s item is an ACA swag basket featuring ACA imprinted leather work gloves, a cap, an ACA tumbler and goodies from Priester’s Pecans. For members who join today (Wednesday) through Sunday, October 4, they’ll automatically be put in the pot to win this prize. We’ve got more items on the horizon, including more cutting boards, grilling sets and more baskets. Stay tuned and recruit!!

Beef Up the Blood Supply

OCTOBER IS BEEF MONTH IN ALABAMA! This year, the ACA is going to “Beef Up the Blood Supply” throughout Alabama with LifeSouth Blood Bank. To celebrate Beef Month, we will be hosting a week of blood donations across Alabama starting in Dothan on October 12! If you live in the Dothan area, have blood, and love a good steak please reach out to us about donating blood that day and you will receive a discount on a Conestoga Steak for your donation. Then the beef mobile will be driving to Decatur-Morgan Hospital in north Alabama for two straight days of blood donation and giving away steak sandwiches and Backyard Brisket Burger vouchers from SUCH n SUCH Burgers and Tacos. We will return to the MOOseum on October 15 for blood donations in the Montgomery area and then we will wrap up the week at the Pike County Cattlemen’s Association center in Troy, AL. Please contact our staffer, Ali Cantrell, about getting signed up for these blood drives if they are near your area!

Save the Date- Beef Checkoff Task Force Meeting

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