Florida Cattlemen in Tallahassee

Dan March 14, 2017 Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemens’ Association is having its quarterly meeting in Tallahassee this week. FCA Executive Director Jim Handley spoke with us this morning as the cattlemen headed for the Hill.

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