MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. — The 2018 Minnesota Cattle Industry convention is an event that brings together Minnesota farmers and ranchers, as well as many other beef industry stakeholders for educational opportunities, policy discussion and development, and cattle focused trade show. The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association will host the 2018 annual convention and trade show December 7th and 8th at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN. The 2018 convention will feature MSCA’s annual Cattlemen’s College series featuring timely topics and speakers to help you defend the legacy you’ve worked generations to build! Additionally, attendees will take in membership meetings and networking opportunities with fellow cattlemen and local, state and national leaders and beef industry partners.
Special guests at this year’s convention include Jennifer Houston, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect; Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice-Chair of Policy; along with many other agriculture industry leaders and elected officials from across the state. Other convention highlights include MSCA and MN Cattlewomen annual meetings, live & silent auctions, setting 2019 legislative priorities and excellent networking opportunities with legislators, government agencies, beef industry partners and fellow cattle producers.
Key Agenda Items Include:
- Trade Trends and Growing Markets – Greg Hanes, VP for International Marketing and Programs, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Right to Farm: BMPs for protecting yourself from activists and nuisance lawsuits – Matt Berger – Agriculture Attorney, Gislason & Hunter, LLP
- A path forward: A panel of Millennial and others with zero farm exposure. Moderated by House Ag. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Tim Miller
- Manure and Cover Crops: The When, Where and How of Manure Application to Balance Cover Crop Nutritional Needs – Melissa L. Wilson, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor and Extension Soil Scientist – Manure Nutrient Management & Water Quality
- Legislative updates from both the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Government Relations team and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association D.C. Team.
- Disaster preparedness. “Peace Time” Vs. “War Time” tools and how to use them – Dr. Danelle Wickett-Weddle, Center for Food Security and Public Health – Iowa State University
- MSCA Best of Beef Banquet and annual meeting
- Sold-Out Cattle focused tradeshow!
Registration is now open, sign up by visiting www.mnsca.org or by mailing in the registration from the October and November issues of the Minnesota Cattleman Newspaper. Make room reservations by calling the Arrowwood Resort at 866-386-5263. The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade show block will be held until November 10th, 2018. Exhibitors and vendors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Deadline to register for an exhibit booth and sponsorship opportunities is November 23, 2018. Sponsorship opportunity details available at www.mnsca.org or call 612-618-6619 with questions.
Click the link for a flyer: 2018 Schedule – Single Sided
— Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
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