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SUMMARY:Committee Chairs to Speak at ICOM Meeting Sept. 14
DESCRIPTION:What: Committee Chairs to Speak at ICOM Annual Meeting \nWhen: 4:30 p.m. CDT\, Sat.\, Sept. 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Black Silo Winery\, 4030 E. 10th St.\, Trenton\, MO 64683 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Director and ICOM President Freddie Keaton\, (573) 247-1270 or keatns@hotmail.com; or Judy Urton\, (660) 635-1380 or icomissouri@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: The Independent Cattlemen of Missouri (ICOM)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate\, will host its annual meeting on Saturday\, Sept. 14. The meeting will take place at the Black Silo Winery located at 4030 E. 10th St. in Trenton\, Missouri. \nThe business meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. A brisket dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. R-CALF USA Animal Health Chair Max Thornsberry\, DVM\, will speak at 7 p.m.\, and R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan will follow at 8 p.m. The event will also include a trade show\, socials\, a raffle\, and a live auction. \nThe event will have limited seating\, call or text (573) 247-1270 or (660) 635-1380 to RSVP by Sept. 6. The meeting is open to the public. Lodging is available at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites-Trenton\, call (660) 358-1383 to make a room reservation. Ask for the “Independent Cattlemen of Missouri” rate. View the event agenda here. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/committee-chairs-to-speak-at-icom-meeting-sept-14/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Online PSA Comment Writing Night
DESCRIPTION:What: PSA Comment Writing Night \n When: 6 p.m. MDT\, Wed.\, Aug. 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Via Zoom  \nSubject: Join Us In Supporting USDA’s New Rancher Protections   \nDescription: WORC\, along with our partners CFFE and RCALF-USA and Open Markets Institute\, are hosting a Packers and Stockyards Act Comment Writing Night in response to USDA’s proposed rule on “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets”. \nThese rules would provide much-needed clarity for courts nationwide\, and help ensure fair treatment for independent cattle producers by multinational meatpacking corporations. \nDuring this Zoom call\, we will hear from cattle producers and experts in the field on why these rules are vital to producers\, and what kind of comments will make an impact. We’ll have time to ask questions and hear answers from the panelists and other producers. \nAugust 14 at 6 p.m. MDT \nRegister at this Zoom link \nWe will begin the night hearing from experts in the field who will be providing context and information on this rule: \nPatty Lovera: Lovera brings an impressive background in grassroots organizing on farm and food issues and lobbying in Washington\, D.C.\, as well as extensive knowledge of farming topics. She has been an ally to WORC for several years offering legal advice and expertise. \nClaire Kelloway: Kelloway is the program manager for fair food and farming systems at the Open Markets Institute. She is the primary writer for Food & Power\, a first-of-its-kind website\, providing original reporting and resources on monopoly power in food and agriculture. She also oversees Open Markets’ policy research into the legal underpinnings of corporations and market concentration in the food sector. \nBill Bullard: Formerly a cow/calf producer in South Dakota\, Bullard also serves as the CEO of R-CALF USA. He has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA before Congress and executive branch agencies\, manages numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization\, and authored an antitrust paper published in the South Dakota Law Review. \nWe have until September 11th to submit comments on the proposed rule. The meat packers and industry associations are already making their voices heard loud and clear. They don’t want this rule implemented so they can continue to rig the system and control the market. Independent producers in the cattle industry need to show mass support for these proposed rules\, and be able to hold packers accountable for violating the Packers and Stockyards Act. \n ### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/online-psa-comment-writing-night/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240414T150000
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SUMMARY:Director To Speak at BQBA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Director To Speak at Buckeye Quality Beef Association Meeting \nWhen: 2 p.m. EDT\, Sun.\, April 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Perry Township Fire Department\, 4625 Boggs Rd.\, Zanesville\, OH 43701 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Region VIII Director Dave Hyde (740) 381-2699 or  dhydefarm@windstream.net; or BQBA President Larry Queen queenfarm5488@gmail.com; or Vic Sellers wvs01@icloud.com \n  \nDescription: The Buckeye Quality Beef Association (BQBA)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host a meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, April 14\, at the Perry Township Fire Department located at 4625 Boggs Road in Zanesville\, Ohio. \nThe meeting is open to all cattle producers and will include discussion on policy and current legislation. R-CALF USA Region VIII Director Dave Hyde\, of Bloomingdale\, will give an R-CALF USA update. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is the largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country of origin labeling for beef\, to stop anticompetitive and unjust practices by the four largest packers\, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks\, to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the checkoff voluntary\, and to seek tariffs to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. \nR-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/director-to-speak-at-bqba-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
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SUMMARY:Sheep Producer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Sheep Producer Meeting \nWhen: 5 p.m. MDT\, Thurs.\, April 11\, 2024 \nWhere: High Plains Restaurant\, 105 S. Dartmouth Ave.\, Newell\, SD 57760 \nContact: R-CALF USA Sheep Chair Bill Kluck\, (605) 645-8773 or echofarm@goldenwest.net \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA Sheep Committee Chair Bill Kluck will host an informational meeting after the sheep sale at 5 p.m. on Thursday\, April 11\, at the High Plains Restaurant\, 105 S. Dartmouth Ave.\, in Newell\, South Dakota. The meeting is free and open to all independent sheep producers or anyone interested in the sheep industry. Dinner will not be provided. \nKluck will discuss R-CALF USA’s petition for relief on behalf of American sheep producers and why Congress needs to pass legislation to enact tariffs on imported lamb and mutton to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. Jim Selchert from U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ (R-S.D.) office will attend the meeting. \nOn August 3\, 2023\, Protect American Lamb\, a project under the auspices of the R-CALF USA Sheep Committee\, petitioned the United States Trade Representative for relief from lamb and mutton imports. Our petition requests our U.S. Trade Ambassador to direct the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct a Global Safeguard Investigation and it asks Congress to establish tariffs on imported lamb and mutton to encourage regrowth in our U.S. sheep industry. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/sheep-producer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240319T203000
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SUMMARY:Producer Meeting - Niobrara\, NE
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Cattle Producer Meeting \nWhen: 7 p.m. CDT\, Tues.\, March 19\, 2024 \nWhere: Sportsmen’s Bar\, 25411 Park Ave.\, Niobrara\, NE 68760 \nContacts: R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy (605) 830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com; or R-CALF USA Vice President Eric Nelson (712) 540-5633 or efarrisnelson@gmail.com; or Matt Paulsen (308) 750-6726 or mpaul468@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA member Matt Paulsen will host an independent cattle producer meeting on Tuesday\, March 19\, at the Sportsmen’s Bar\, 25411 Park Ave.\, in Niobrara\, Nebraska. The meeting is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about the most pressing issues facing the U.S. cattle industry. \nDinner will not be provided; attendees are encouraged to arrive early to order and pay for their food and beverages before the meeting starts. \nSpeakers will be R-CALF USA President/Region III Director Brett Kenzy and R-CALF USA Vice President/Region VII Director Eric Nelson. Kenzy will give an overview of the current state of the U.S. cattle industry and R-CALF USA’s activities\, while Nelson will give a brief update on R-CALF USA’s historic antitrust litigation and other issues. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is the largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country of origin labeling for beef\, to stop anti-competitive and unjust practices by the four largest packers\, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks\, to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the checkoff voluntary\, and to seek tariffs and tariff rate quotas to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. \nR-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/cattle-producer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20240214T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T183031Z
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SUMMARY:CEO To Speak at Two Meetings in Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:What: CEO To Speak at Two Meetings in Arkansas \nRe:      Fri.\, Feb. 23\, 2024 – Cattle Producer Meeting and BBQ Dinner \n             Yell County Wildlife Federation\, 10035 Wildlife Ln\, Dardanelle AR 72834 \n             6 p.m. CST \n             Contact: R-CALF USA Region XII Director Mike Jones (479) 699-4030 or                                             13cattlecompany@gmail.com \n  \n             Sat.\, Feb. 24\, 2024 – Arkansas Angus Association Annual Meeting \n             MarketPlace Grill\, 600 Skyline Dr\, Conway AR 72032 \n             11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CST \n             Contact: AR Angus Association President Samuel Haley\, (501) 590-1180 or \nhaleysamq@yahoo.com; or Maybelle (501) 593-1295 or casterfarm@gmail.com \n  \nR-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will speak at two meetings in Arkansas\, on Feb. 23 and 24. R-CALF USA Region XII Director Mike Jones will be present and available to answer questions at both events. Jones is from Dardanelle and represents Arkansas\, Louisiana\, and Mississippi. \nOn Friday\, Feb. 23\, R-CALF USA will host a producer meeting and barbeque dinner. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Yell County Wildlife Federation Building located at 10035 Wildlife Lane in Dardanelle. Local processor Taylor’s Fatted Calf and Greenway Equipment will sponsor the meal and event. Friday’s event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged\, call Mike Jones at (479) 699-4030 or email 13cattlecompany@gmail.com. \nOn Saturday\, Feb. 24\, the Arkansas Angus Association will host its annual meeting at the MarketPlace Grill located at 600 Skyline Drive in Conway. The meeting will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch will not be provided; however\, attendees can show up early to order and pay for their meals before the meeting. \nThe Arkansas Angus Association is strictly an Arkansas producer group; although\, anyone is welcome to attend the meeting to hear Bullard’s presentation. RSVP to Maybelle at (501) 593-1295 or casterfarm@gmail.com. \n# # # \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/ceo-to-speak-at-two-meetings-in-arkansas/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
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SUMMARY: Meeting and Social at BHSS
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mount Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701  \nRe: R-CALF USA Producer Meeting With Q&A and Social \n Fine Arts Theatre Lobby \n 4 – 6 p.m. MST\, Wed.\, Jan. 31 \nR-CALF USA CEO to Speak at Cattle Producer Seminar \n Barnett Fieldhouse  \n 9 a.m. – Noon MST\, Thurs.\, Feb. 1 \nContact: Jaiden Moreland\, R-CALF USA Marketing Director\, (832) 922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \nR-CALF USA and its state affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will have a joint booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument\, in Rapid City\, South Dakota. It will be on the Lower East Concourse\, Spaces 117 and 118. The famous\, hand-carved saddle made by Baxter Badure\, of Belvidere\, South Dakota\, will be on display\, and raffle tickets to win it will be available. The proceeds will go to R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available from Friday\, Jan. 26 to Saturday\, Feb. 3. Several leaders of R-CALF USA will be on hand throughout the week\, including R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy; Vice President Eric Nelson; Region Directors Judy McCullough\, Dave Hyde\, and Eric Gropper; and Committee Chairs Vaughn Meyer\, Kenny Fox\, and Bill Kluck. \nOn Wednesday\, Jan. 31\, R-CALF USA will host a producer meeting with Q&A and social in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument\, from 4 – 6 p.m. R-CALF USA board members will discuss industry and organizational updates. The meeting is free and open to the public. \nOn Thursday\, Feb. 1\, R-CALF USA and SDSGA will host the Cattle Producer Seminar in the Barnett Fieldhouse at The Monument\, from 9 a.m. – noon. The event will include keynote speakers Lonesome Lands Journalist Jim Mundorf and R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard\, a panel with representatives from the offices of U.S. Sens. Thune and Rounds and U.S. Rep. Johnson\, and an update on local South Dakota legislation. \n# # # \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/meeting-and-social-at-bhss/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20240116T000304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T000304Z
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA at the BHSS
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mount Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701  \nRe: R-CALF USA Marketing Director to be Available  \n Fri.\, Jan. 26 – Sat.\, Feb. 3\, 2024 \n  \nR-CALF USA Producer Meeting With Q&A and Social \n Fine Arts Theatre Lobby \n 4 – 6 p.m. MST\, Wed.\, Jan. 31 \n  \nR-CALF USA CEO to Speak at Cattle Producer Seminar \n Barnett Fieldhouse  \n 9 a.m. – Noon MST\, Thurs.\, Feb. 1 \nContact: Jaiden Moreland\, R-CALF USA Marketing Director\, (832) 922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \n R-CALF USA and its state affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will have a joint booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument\, in Rapid City\, South Dakota. It will be on the Lower East Concourse\, Spaces 117 and 118. The famous\, hand-carved saddle made by Baxter Badure\, of Belvidere\, South Dakota\, will be on display\, and raffle tickets to win it will be available. The proceeds will go to R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available from Friday\, Jan. 26 to Saturday\, Feb. 3. Several leaders of R-CALF USA will be on hand throughout the week\, including R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy; Vice President Eric Nelson; Region Directors Judy McCullough\, Dave Hyde\, and Eric Gropper; and Committee Chairs Vaughn Meyer\, Kenny Fox\, and Bill Kluck. \nOn Wednesday\, Jan. 31\, R-CALF USA will host a producer meeting with Q&A and social in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument\, from 4 – 6 p.m. R-CALF USA board members will discuss industry and organizational updates. The meeting is free and open to the public. \nOn Thursday\, Feb. 1\, R-CALF USA and SDSGA will host the Cattle Producer Seminar in the Barnett Fieldhouse at The Monument\, from 9 a.m. – noon. The event will include keynote speakers Lonesome Lands Journalist Jim Mundorf and R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard\, a panel with representatives from the offices of U.S. Sens. Thune and Rounds and U.S. Rep. Johnson\, and an update on local South Dakota legislation. \n# # # \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-at-the-bhss/
CATEGORIES:Booth,Meetings,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20240110T173057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T173057Z
UID:25459-1706090400-1706104800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Iowa Stock Growers Assoc. Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: Iowa Stock Growers Association (ISGA) Meeting  \nWhen: 10 a.m. CST\, Wed.\, Jan. 24\, 2024 \nWhere: Gateway Hotel and Conference Center\, 2100 Green Hills Drive\, Ames\, IA 50014 \nContact: Eric Nelson\, R-CALF USA Vice President and ISGA President\, (712) 540-5633 or iowastockgrowersassociation@gmail.com \n  \nThe Iowa Stock Growers Association\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host a producer meeting on Wednesday\, Jan. 24. The event will take place at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center just south of the hotel lobby\, located at 2100 Green Hills Drive\, in Ames\, Iowa. \nThe meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude around 2 p.m. Coffee will be available at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The meeting is free and open to the public. \nThe meeting will address Iowa State Legislature strategies and national policy initiative updates. Topics will include competition\, checkoff\, mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, trade\, antitrust\, and mRNA vaccines and their potential impacts to the industry. \nRSVPs are strongly encouraged. Please contact Eric Nelson at (712) 540-5633 or iowastockgrowersassociation@gmail.com by Jan. 23. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/iowa-stock-growers-assoc-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20231205T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T175637Z
UID:25291-1701975600-1701979200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Facebook Live Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Facebook Live Meeting  \nWhen: 7 p.m. CST\, Thursday\, Dec. 7\, 2023 \nWhere: Online at www.Facebook.com/RCALFUSA \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a Facebook Live meeting to update on recent industry activities and upcoming events at 7 p.m. CST on Thursday\, Dec. 7. The live meeting participants will include R-CALF USA President and Region III Director Brett Kenzy\, Vice President and Region VII Director Eric Nelson\, and CEO Bill Bullard. \nEveryone is invited to join the meeting via Facebook Live at www.Facebook.com/R-CALFUSA. \nView the Farm Bill Platform at https://www.r-calfusa.com/farm-bill/. \n### \nRanchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund\, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-facebook-live-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20231106T190057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T191131Z
UID:25166-1700294400-1700332200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:CEO\, Pres. to speak at I-BAND Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: CEO\, President to speak at I-BAND Annual Meeting \nWhen: Registration opens at 8 a.m. CST\, Sat.\, Nov. 18\, 2023; CEO\, President to speak in afternoon \nWhere: Ramada Hotel\, 1400 E. Interchange Ave.\, Bismarck\, ND 58501 \nContact: Kari Goldade\, (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: The Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host its annual meeting on Saturday\, Nov. 18. The event will take place at the Ramada Hotel located at 1400 E. Interchange Ave\, in Bismarck\, North Dakota. \nRegistration begins at 8 a.m. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard and President Brett Kenzy will present in the afternoon. \nA free hamburger lunch will be served. A prime rib supper will be available for $25 a plate and a kid’s plate will be available for $10. The convention is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. RSVPs are encouraged\, contact Kari at (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com. \nLodging is available at the Ramada Hotel\, call 1-800-554-7077 to make a room reservation. For more information visit https://i-band.org/. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/ceo-pres-to-speak-at-i-band-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20231025T232543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155012Z
UID:25121-1699351200-1699365600@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:CEO to Speak at Producer Meeting in South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:What: CEO to Speak at Producer Meeting in South Carolina \nWhen: 10 a.m. EST\, Tues.\, Nov. 7\, 2023  \nWhere: Phillips Market Center\, 117 Ballard Ct\, West Columbia\, SC 29172 \nContact: Gwen McPhail\, SCBMC Treasurer\, (864) 247-7843 or wagyu4you@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: The South Carolina Beef Marketing Cooperative (SCBMC) will host its Annual Round Up on Tuesday\, Nov. 7. The event will take place at the Phillips Market Center\, located at 117 Ballard Court in West Columbia\, South Carolina. \nThe meeting will begin at 10 a.m. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard is the featured guest speaker and will give his presentation “America’s Cattle Crisis Persists.” R-CALF USA Region XIII Director Alan Pruitt will also be in attendance. Lunch will be provided\, and the event will conclude around 2 p.m. \nPlease RSVP by Nov. 2 for meal count to shopscbeef@gmail.com\, and to learn more about SCBMC\, visit www.shopscbeef.com. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n# # # \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. Visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/ceo-to-speak-at-producer-meeting-in-south-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20231023T170653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T171154Z
UID:25108-1699090200-1699117200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:OISA Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:What: Region Director to speak at OISA Day of Education \nWhen: Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. CDT\, Sat.\, Nov. 4\, 2023 \nWhere: Cattlemen’s Special Event Center\, 1325 S. Agnew Ave.\, Oklahoma City\, OK 73108  \nContact: Andrea Hutchison 580-886-5149 or bossybovine@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association or OISA\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host its 6th Annual Convention “Day of Education” on Saturday\, Nov. 4. The event will take place at the Cattlemen’s Special Event Center\, located at 1325 S. Agnew Ave. in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma. \nRegistration opens at 9:30 a.m. R-CALF USA Region V Director Shad Sullivan will give his “War on Beef” presentation and global roundtable expert Tracy Hunt will present “The Truth Behind Sustainable Beef.” Other speakers will include Pastor John Paul\, Mindy Patterson\, Karen Elizabeth Glueck\, Jerry Nine\, Linda Murphy and Sandy Mooney Dean. The event will also feature a cattle industry panel and Oklahoma legislative updates. \nThe event is open to the public. Preregistration is $50 and includes breakfast\, lunch and a membership to OISA. Attendees can pay at the door or send a check to OISA\, P.O. Box 1044 Seiling\, OK 73663. For more information visit https://oisa.us/. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/oisa-day-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20231016T210627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T210627Z
UID:25014-1697900400-1697920200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Former pres. to speak at ICOM meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA former president to speak at ICOM meeting \nWhen: Meeting activities to begin at 3 p.m. CDT\, Sat.\, Oct. 21\, 2023; former president to speak at 6:30 p.m. \nWhere: Farber Hall\, Crowder College\, 601 Laclede Ave.\, Neosho\, MO 64850 \nContacts: Freddie Keaton (573) 247-1270 or Estella Osborn (417) 624-0415 \nDescription: The Independent Cattlemen of Missouri or ICOM\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host its 2023 Annual Meeting on Saturday\, Oct. 21. The event will take place in Farber Hall at Crowder College\, located at 601 Laclede Ave. in Neosho\, Missouri. \nA sponsor meet and greet will take place at 3 p.m. The business meeting will follow at 4:30 p.m. and a presentation from former R-CALF USA President Dr. Max Thornsberry will take place at 6:30 p.m. The event will conclude with a presentation by Steve Stratford at 7:30 p.m. \nA beef dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend. The event has limited seating\, please RSVP to Freddie Keaton (573) 247-1270 or Estella Osborn (417) 624-0415. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516. \n 
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/former-pres-to-speak-at-icom-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20230926T172725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T173315Z
UID:24920-1696320000-1696438800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:CEO to speak at SDSGA Convention
DESCRIPTION:EVENT NOTICE \nNEBRASKA\, SOUTH DAKOTA AND WYOMING \n  \nWhat: CEO to speak at SDSGA Annual Convention \nWhen: Event to begin at 8:30 a.m. MDT\, Tues.\, Oct. 3\, 2023; CEO to speak at 12:30 p.m. \nWhere: The Box Event Center\, 631 WaTiki Way\, Box Elder\, SD 57719 \nContact: Doris Lauing (605) 342-0429 or office@southdakotastockgrowers.org \n  \nDescription: The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association or SDSGA\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host its 132nd Annual Convention and Trade Show on Tuesday\, Oct. 3 and Wednesday\, Oct. 4. The event will take place at The Box Events Center\, located at 631 WaTiki Way in Box Elder\, South Dakota. \nThe event will begin on Tuesday\, Oct. 3 at 8:30 a.m. and R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will speak at 12:30 p.m. Attendees have access to a variety of speakers\, a trade show\, raffle\, banquet\, entertainment\, casino night\, membership meeting and more. \nPackages are available beginning at $220 a person for full registration\, which includes all meals and events. Individual meal and event registration rates are also available. Register online at www.southdakotastockgrowers.org or mail registration to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, PO Box 818\, Rapid City\, SD 57709. Lodging is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City\, 580 WaTiki Way in Box Elder\, South Dakota\, call (605) 791-0945 and ask for the ‘SDSGA Room Block.’ \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/ceo-to-speak-at-sdsga-convention/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20230914T173320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175340Z
UID:24648-1695459600-1695488400@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:CEO To Speak at ICOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: CEO to speak at ICOW Annual Meeting \nWhen: 9 a.m. MDT\, Sat.\, Sept. 23\, 2023 \nWhere: Buffalo Livestock Marketing\, 44 TW Road\, Buffalo\, WY 82834  \nContacts: Hugh Turk (307) 620-9271 or Judy McCullough jmccullough@collinscom.net \n  \nDescription: The Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming or ICOW\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host its 2023 Annual Meeting on Saturday\, Sept. 23. The event will take place at the Buffalo Livestock Marketing arena\, located at 44 TW Road in Buffalo\, Wyoming. \nThe meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will give his presentation\, “America’s Cattle Crisis Persists\,” directly after the welcome. The presentation will cover the current state of the cattle industry\, and what R-CALF USA is doing to restore and maintain a viable and profitable cattle industry sector in the U.S. that supports independent farmers and ranchers. \nThe ICOW meeting is free and open to the public. Buffalo Livestock Marketing will provide a reduced-cost lunch available for purchase. Lodging is available at SureStay Plus by Best Western Buffalo\, call (307) 684-9564 to book a hotel room. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/ceo-to-speak-at-icow-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172919
CREATED:20230829T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T231623Z
UID:24403-1694541600-1694628000@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:North Dakota Town Hall Meetings
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA CEO to speak at two I-BAND Town Hall Meetings \nAshley\, N.D. – Tues.\, Sept. 12\, 2023 \nWhen: Meal served at 6 p.m. CDT\, and meeting starts at 7 p.m.  \nWhere: Ashley American Legion Hall\, 604 W. Main St.\, Ashley\, ND 58413 \nHebron\, N.D. – Wed.\, Sept. 13\, 2023 \nWhen: Meal served at 6 p.m. CDT\, and meeting starts at 7 p.m.  \nWhere: Hebron Community Center\, 600 Washington Ave.\, Hebron\, ND 58638 \nContact: Kari Goldade (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: The Independent Beef Association of North Dakota\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host town hall meetings on Tuesday\, Sept. 12 in Ashley\, North Dakota\, and on Wednesday\, Sept. 13 in Hebron\, North Dakota. The Ashley meeting will take place at the Ashley American Legion Hall\, located at 604 W. Main St. And the Hebron meeting will take place at the Hebron Community Center which is located at 600 Washington Ave. \nAt both meetings\, a free beef supper will be served at 6 p.m. and speakers will begin at 7 p.m. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will address the current state of the cattle industry\, and what can and must be done to restore and maintain a viable and profitable cattle industry sector in the U.S. that supports independent ranchers. \nThe events are open to all who are interested in the future of the cattle industry\, including ranchers\, farmers\, business owners\, bankers\, elected officials and more. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Contact Kari Goldade at (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com to RSVP. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/north-dakota-town-hall-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="I-BAND":MAILTO:independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com
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