Florida Cattlemen’s Convention Underway

The Omni Championsgate Resort Recreation Area
(Courtesy of Florida Cattlemen’s Association)

The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley says the association has various things scheduled, including evening events.

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