With Christmas coming up this weekend, there are still some looking for last minute gift ideas. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has an idea for those of you looking for a different gift as they prepare for a big event coming up in February. For more information about Beef Checkoff campaigns, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee.
Florida Beef Council Hosts FCLA Session
Class 8 of the Florida Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy (FCLA) is underway, and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) was involved in the latest session. It was a beef cook-off event. Ashton Meares from St. Cloud, is one of class members, and she told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the cook-off was a learning experience. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in the state, …
Florida Beef Council Friendly Reminder
If you own or have owned cattle in 2021, chances are you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due for any cattle you may have sold this past year. With the end of the year nearing, FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact …
Florida Beef Council Attends National Meeting
The Beef Checkoff was the main topic during recent meetings held in Denver, Colorado. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says the event was beneficial for them to attend to gain information about implementing programs here. For more information, contact the Florida beef Council office in Kissimmee.
FBC Pleased with Return of “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” 300
It was announced this week that the Federation of State Beef Councils, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, will again sponsor a NASCAR race at the Daytona International Speedway. The “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner 300” race will be held February 19, 2022. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are thrilled. The 2022 Beef. It’s What’s …
Promoting Florida Beef at Tailgating Events
The Beef Checkoff was busy the past couple of weekends with tailgating promotions at two big college football venues. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they connected with a wide range of folks at those events. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities, visit the Florida Beef Council website.
Florida Senior Beef Ambassador Promoting the Industry
Getting young people involved in the beef industry in Florida is an important aspect for the future of the industry. That’s why each year a Beef Ambassador Contest is held, and this summer Emile Limoges from Zephyrhills was chosen as the 2021-2022 Senior Beef Ambassador. He talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about his role as a state ambassador for …
Florida Beef Council Staff Attends Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attended the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville last week and were able to sit in on some of the Beef Checkoff Sessions. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains how much research is needed to determine how these dollars are spent each year. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, visit the FBC …
Chefs Learning More about Beef at Event in Florida
The American Culinary Federation Annual Convention is taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. A variety of chefs from around the country are on hand for the event, which is being sponsored in part by various state beef councils, including the Florida Beef Council. Chef Robert Hale, culinary and food service director for the Texas Beef Council, is one of those taking part …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Checkoff Videos
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to work in various ways to get the message about the Beef Checkoff out to producers. And according to FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, this includes new videos which can be found through social media. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities, visit the Florida Beef Council website.