By Will Jordan Funding beef promotion, the Beef Checkoff is a vital part of ensuring beef is the choice of consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, explains the relationship between the Checkoff and its contracting partners.
Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Hold Field Day
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association held their 2022 Spring Youth Production Field Day on April 14th. The event was sponsored by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Morgan Desselle, says fifty kids from across the state took part in the annual event.
ACA Promoting Beef Checkoff News
Alabama was well represented last week during the Cattle Industry Convention in Houston. That includes Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman a couple of big stories concerning the Beef Checkoff were discussed last week. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery, or …
Alabama State Beef Checkoff Funds New Report
The Alabama State Beef Checkoff has funded a report that was recently completed. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the Small Meat Processing Feasibility Study is a report they haven’t had for over twenty years.
Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Hosts Beef 101
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program was busy last week sponsoring the third in-person Beef 101 course this year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says they are hoping to have even more next year. Students from Boaz High School’s Family Consumer Science Class were among those taking part in this last event. Ali notes they always get …
There Is No Cow Tax in New Legislation
There has been some misinformation floating around, especially on social media, that the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by the House last Friday and by the Senate back in August, nor the reconciliation bill working its way through Congress, has language in it saying farmers will be taxed for each cow. This is simply false. And Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin …
Applications for Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships Due Nov. 7
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation has been accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors looking to head to college next year. But according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the deadline to get those in is this coming Sunday. Learn more by contacting the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office in Montgomery, or go to the ACA website.
Alabama Agriculture Keeping an Eye on Special Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers will be back in Montgomery this week, as Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session to address redistricting. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they will be keeping an eye on things to make sure agriculture is well represented. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery.
Alabama Making Plans for 2022 Beef Checkoff Programs
October Beef Month continues across Alabama, as various promotions have been taking place. But next week, plans will be discussed for promotions that will take place next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says a task force will meet next week to discuss those plans. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery.
Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs Looking Ahead to 2022
The Beef Checkoff program in Alabama has seen a busy year, with many events continuing this month as a part of October Beef Month. But according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, efforts are already underway to plan out what will take place next year.