Monday Links

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It’s been a long while since my last “links” post so I thought I would post a few links today of posts that caught my eye.  For those of you who are Mac users, I have really loved using NetNewsWire and recently downloaded the application on my iPhone 4.  I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. …

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Environmental Steaks

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I recently subscribed to the monthly electronic newsletter from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) called “Environmental Steaks” to update NCBA members about key federal environmental policy issues.  If you are a beef cattle producer, I highly recommend subscribing to this e-newsletter.  If you are an NCBA member, you can subscribe by emailing information@beef.org or calling NCBA’s office in Washington …

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Starting a New York Affiliate for American Agri-Women

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I first heard of the American Agri-Women (“AAW”) (a.k.a. @Women4Ag) when I was interned on Capitol Hill for Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX).  They are a national organization of women involved in the agriculture industry who help shape legislation at the national, state, and local levels.  They have affiliates in several states but not New York.  AAW is working with some …

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Some Suggestions for Your New Year’s Resolutions

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Here we are.  Last day of 2009.  I cannot believe how fast this year has gone.  I started 2009 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and ended it in New York City at Rincker Law, PLLC.  I am extremely grateful for my friends and family who have been supportive along the way.  It’s snowing outside here in NYC today — nothing better than …

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YPC Spotlight: Interview with YPC Chair Dustin Dean

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As you know, I am very involved with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”).  I was able to get our Chair, Dustin Dean, to answer a few questions for me about YPC.   Dustin is from Texas and I have known him since my days at Texas A & M University (when he was attending that other Texas ag …

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