Florida Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers

Randall Weiseman January 20, 2016 Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock

A group of Florida Cattlemen meeting with Senate President Andy Gardiner

A group of Florida Cattlemen meeting with Senate President Andy Gardiner

The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meeting is taking place this week in Tallahassee. FCA President Erik Jacobsen is pleased with the turnout of Cattlemen from across the state, as I talked with him about their annual event.

FCA Sweetheart Alex Lucas and State Representative Tom Goodson

FCA Sweetheart Alex Lucas and State Representative Tom Goodson

Alex Lucas, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart, had a chance this morning to interview State Representative Tom Goodson. She asked him what his schedule was like today.

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