As I said in this blog, I am the Public Relations Chair for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”). Last month we had a conference call with folks interested in being on the committee. I wanted to update those of you who were not able to make the call but are interested in digging in and getting …
Update from NCBA Convention
I can’t believe that I’m not in San Antonio right now! I couldn’t make it for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Annual Convention and Trade Show this year since I had to be in court yesterday in Brooklyn. I have been keeping up on convention happenings by following tweets from #NCBA10. Yesterday, NCBA’s Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) relected a fresh slate of …
Dates For Your Calendar
Winter is always jammed packed with agriculture conferences and livestock events. I wish that I was in Seattle right now for the American Farm Bureau Federation (“AFBF”) annual meeting. I’m still debating whether I will be heading to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado next week for the Simmental Show. It’s my favorite cattle show (and this blog made …
Another New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Masters in Beef Advocacy
As we quickly approach 2010, I’m blogging about New Year’s resolutions all week. Another suggestion for a New Year’s resolution for all you cattle folks is to get your Master’s in Beef Advocacy (“MBA”) from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”). I received my MBA last July in Denver at the Summer Conference and blogged about my experience here. You …
Job Interviews To Be Conducted at NCBA Convention
As I noted in this blog, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) will be helping young cattle producers (ages 18-35) who are seeking internships or permanent jobs by having a resume collection at the 2010 Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio from January 27-30th. It was announced today that YPC will be taking it one step …
YPC: Looking for a Job or Internship in the Beef Industry?
I am looking forward to attending the 2010 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio from January 27-30th. NCBA Convention is a great opportunity to learn about advancements in beef research from scientific experts and current trends in agriculture policy that affects the beef industry. The Trade Show, in particular, is special attraction of NCBA’s …
YPC Spotlight: Interview with Ben Neale
If you’ve been following this blog then you know that I am heavily involved with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (“NCBA”) Young Producer’s Council (“YPC”), an organization that is only in its first year. I am a voting member for YPC on NCBA’s Resolution’s Committee, YPC’s Public Relations Chair, and Editor of YPC’s blog Cattle Call (if you haven’t checked it …
Thanksgiving Thoughts
It’s a beautiful crispy fall Thanksgiving Day here in New York City. This city is always filled with so much hustle and bustle but today this city is peaceful. There are a lot of families walking around here on the Upper East Side. Can’t help but be reminded about what is important in life and what I am thankful for. …
Thank a Farmer Week: I am Thankful For My Father
Leading up to Thanksgiving, it’s “Thank a Farmer” Week and I am highlighting agriculture producers that have made a special impact on my life. I am sure that it is no surprise that I am thankful for my father, Curt Rincker. He is the Agriculture Division Chairman at Lake Land College (“LLC”) in Mattoon, Illinois during the day and then …
Get Ready For A Food Fight: Thank a Farmer Week
Several agriculture commodity groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”), are joining forces this week in a “food fight” against mainstream media for attacking modern agriculture production. As noted in this blog, I strongly believe that U.S. agriculture should be viewed as part of the food security solution and Americans need to support the people who work hard to …
YPC Spotlight: Interview with Holly Foster (Part II)
In yesterday’s blog, Holly Foster answered questions about her involvement with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”). In Part I, she described her involvement on the Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee and her goals for the organization. Here are the rest of her answers to the interview. 1. What are the hot topics in your committee …