Welcome to the Bama Beef Blog, where you can check out the latest news from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program and the Southeastern Livestock Expo. Keep reading for more info!
CONGRATS, over the top counties!
Big CONGRATULATIONS are due to the 27 counties who went Over the Top in 2022! This is the grassroots activity of our association that makes it one of the largest and most effective in the country, and we thank you for all your hard work and recruitment efforts! Without further adieu, the 27 Over the Top counties in 2022 are:
- Baldwin
- Barbour
- Butler
- Calhoun
- Chambers
- Clay
- Coosa
- Cullman
- Dale
- Dallas
- Elmore
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Geneva
- Greene
- Hale
- Henry
- Lauderdale
- Lowndes
- Madison
- Monroe
- Morgan
- Randolph
- St Clair
- Sumter
- Washington
- Winston
2022 REGIONAL CATTLEMEN’S COOKOUTS
We have enjoyed delicious food, fun giveaways and some very welcomed fellowship at the first three of our Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts in Grove Hill, Troy and Moundville. Up next is our East Central Alabama Cookout on July 12 in Wetumpka— we’d love to see you there! Click here for a map to check out when we’ll be headed to your neck of the woods! This event is FREE for ACA members to attend— all you have to do is click here to RSVP to attend your local meeting or call us at 334-265-1867. Guests who are not members will cost $25 per plate.
- July 12, 2022: East Central Alabama; Wetumpka Civic Center, Wetumpka
- July 19, 2022: Northwest Alabama, Moulton Rec Center, Moulton
- August 2, 2022: Northeast Alabama, Guntersville Rec Center, Guntersville
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
AJCA ROUND-UP SPONSORSHIPS
The 16th Annual Round-Up is coming to town NEXT WEEK! We are proud to report that 120 youth participants are registered for this summer event featuring calf shows, cattle judging, career-centered contests, a volleyball tournament, and more! Events like this are not possible without sponsorships. We are asking counties to consider a donation of $250.00. The counties that show their support of our youth by sponsoring at the amount of $250.00 or more will receive a star on the county sponsorship map that will be on display ringside. However, anyway you can support our juniors would be appreciated. Please consider supporting the AJCA Round-Up. It is requested that all donations be mailed to 201 South Bainbridge Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Thank you in advance for your continued support of Alabama’s youth in livestock.
For the full sponsor details, please check out our event website » https://cvent.me/KRGM5z
Alabama LMA Meets on the Coast
The Alabama Livestock Marketing Association (ALMA) met this week in Orange Beach, Alabama as all auction yards across the state were closed for the week of Fourth of July. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley attended the meeting to network with market owners, provide an association update and hear market news on the state and national level.
The MOOseum, Staying Busy!
The MOOseum, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association premiere children’s educational center, has stayed busy this summer hosting thousands of walk-up guests and scheduled tour groups. This week alone will host three summer children’s groups, and that’s not to mention all the walk-in visitors! Sydney Dougherty on our staff does an excellent job promoting and organizing tours.
The MOOseum — which highlights the beef cattle life cycle, history of the beef industry in Alabama, cattle handling, cattle nutrition, rodeo and beef cookery stations— is a great, air conditioned stop for Downtown sojourners looking to explore Alabama history, while catching a break from the Alabama heat! It continues to be an excellent avenue to educate young minds to the big picture behind the food on their plate.
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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