I will be in East Syracuse on January 18-19, 2013 attending the New York Beef Producers’ Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show. You can review the two-day conference schedule here. I’m especially interested in hearing Dr. Bob Weaber’s update on trends with genetics, Dr. Keith Belk on the National Beef Quality Assurance (“BQA”) Audit, and Jeffry Huse from the New …
Reminder About Working With A Veterinarian
I was reading the November/December 2011 Issue of the New York Beef Producer from the New York Beef Producers’ Association today. Ron Kuck, a New York Dairy/Livestock Extension Educator with Cornell had a nice article on page 28 regarding the importance of working with your herd veterinarian. Kuck suggests working with a veterinarian to develop a “health management strategy and …
Will Be Attending the New York State Fair
I will be at the New York State Fair (“NYSF”) in Syracuse from August 29-30 and September 1-2. State Fair time is my favorite time of year. I am a big believer in 4-H and believe that hard work teaches kids how to become good people. I attribute most of my success in life to the fact that I have …
Lots of Upcoming Events on the Horizon. . .
I’m very excited for a busy winter with agriculture conferences and events. I love being a New Yorker and living in NYC but it is always nice to get a break from the hustle and bustle and be around others that share my passions and interests. Here are a few agriculture events coming up that I will be attending: 1. …
New York Beef Producers’ Association to Participate in NYFB’s Legislative Reception
The New York Beef Producers’ Association (“NYBPA”) will have a booth at the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”) “Taste of New York” Legislative Reception and Issues Forum in Albany, New York on Monday, February 28 from 5-7pm. It is the evening before NYFB’s “Lobby Days” on the State Capital. Volunteers are needed to help set-up and man the booth that …
Completed the Beef Quality Assurance Producer Certification Manual
As I noted in this blog a few months ago, I am currently completing the Beef Quality Assurance (“BQA”) training through the New York Beef Industry Council, Inc. Last weekend, I have reviewed the Producer Certification Manual for the Mid-Atlantic region (which includes Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Maine, New Jersey and Vermont). After reviewing the materials, I …
Beef Policy: Follow the New York Beef Producers’ Association Legislative Updates
I am on the New York Beef Producers’ Association (“NYBPA”) Government Relations Committee with Nicole Tommell from Fonda, New York. Together we have started a Facebook page to start keeping the membership updated on state and local policy that may affect New York beef producers. You can also follow the legislative alerts on Twitter @NYBeefLeg. I will also be blogging …
Will Be Attending NCBA Summer Conference Next Month
I am looking forward to attending the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Summer Conference Denver, Colorado from July 28-30th. In addition to my activities with Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) I am a voting member on the Agriculture Policy, Property Rights and Environmental Management and the International Markets Committees for the New York Beef Producers Association. If you haven’t registered already you can …
Back from Judging the New York Summer Beef Preview Show
I had a great weekend judging the New York Beef Producers’ Association‘s (“NYBPA”) summer preview show in Lockport, New York. There were around 66 kids participating with 112 head of cattle for me to sort last Saturday. Not only was I impressed with the quality of cattle and young people, but it was great to see so many wonderful families supporting NYBPA’s junior program. …
Back from the NYBPA Annual Meeting
Had a great time at the New York Beef Producers’ Association‘s (“NYBPA”) annual meeting in Syracuse, New York. It was so wonderful to meet several cattle producers here in this beautiful state and I look forward to making some farm visits this spring and summer. I was overwhelmed by the welcoming spirit of New York cattle producers. It’s part of what I …
NYBPA Annual Meeting & Feeder/Winter Management Conference
I am looking forward to the upcoming New York Beef Producers’ Association (“NYBPA”) Annual Meeting & Feeder/Winter Mangement Conference January 22-24th at the Holiday Inn (Carrier Circle) in Syracuse, New York. If you’ve been following this blog, I certainly don’t hide the fact that I’m very passionate about the beef business. I am looking forward to meeting more New York …
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 …