AMES, Iowa — Iowa cattle producers will convene at five locations across the state in June for the third annual BeefMeets. In addition to several educational sessions, a full tradeshow and opportunities for networking, cattlemen will get a chance to share policy and industry issue concerns with ICA leaders. The five BeefMeets will be held June 6 in Red Oak, June 12 in Manchester, June 13 in Mount Pleasant, June 19 in Sheldon and June 20 in Fort Dodge.
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is a grassroots membership organization, with a dedication to “Grow Iowa’s beef business through advocacy, leadership and education.” The organization provides multiple free and low-cost educational events throughout the year for cattle producers.
Educational topics at this year’s BeefMeets will vary between the five locations. Each meeting will include a presentation on animal identification and traceability in the beef industry, and attendees will be asked to give input on the topic.
Other educational sessions include:
Red Oak:
Calf Health Panel
Market Outlook
Manchester:
Economics of Cover Crops
Feeding Cattle with a Price Floor in Place
Mount Pleasant:
Succession Planning
Land Use Options
Ft. Dodge:
Live Animal Handling Demonstration
Financial Planning Panel
Sheldon:
Feedlot Nutrition
Financial Planning Panel
Time has been set aside at each BeefMeet for ICA members to provide input to board members and staff, and the events will include a meal and tradeshow.
For more information or to register for BeefMeets, visit www.iacattlemen.org.
— Iowa Cattlemen’s Association
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