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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/
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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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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/
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SUMMARY:Platte\, SD Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: Platte Livestock Market to Host R-CALF USA Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: 1 p.m. CDT\, Wed.\, Sept. 20\, 2023 \nWhere: Platte Livestock Market\, 36580 SD Highway 44\, Platte\, SD 57369 \nContact: Karina Jones 308-760-3466 or karinajones@r-calfusa.com; or Platte Livestock Market 605-337-2655 \n  \nDescription: Platte Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction calf sale fundraiser at 1 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 20. A yearling steer donated by James Fulwider and Kevin Talsma\, of Iona\, South Dakota\, will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will be present to assist with the event and answer any questions. Prior to the fundraiser\, a free barbecue lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nRollover auctions are fundraising events put on by R-CALF USA volunteers to raise money for the organization. Those who wish to support the efforts of R-CALF USA can bid on the calf\, then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again\, until bidding ceases. \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. \nR-CALF USA works on various issues such as mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, beef checkoff reform\, animal identification\, sheep tariffs\, animal health concerns\, captive supplies\, and packer ownership of livestock\, as well as various trade agreements. \nBusinesses supported by the cattle industry and individuals in the cattle industry can contact R-CALF USA at (406) 252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com; or Karina Jones at (308) 760-3466 or karinajones@r-calfusa.com to make a contribution for the rollover auction. \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/platte-sd-calf-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Platte Livestock Market\, 36580 SD Highway 44\, Platte\, SD\, 57369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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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/
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA President to be on Dakotafest Panel
DESCRIPTION:Description: Dakotafest will host its annual ag show event Tuesday\, Aug. 15 through Thursday\, Aug. 17. The event will take place at the Dakotafest grounds located at 2300 E. Spruce St.\, in Mitchell\, South Dakota. \nOn Tuesday\, Aug. 15\, R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will participate in a national leadership panel titled “South Dakota Ag Forward – Top Priorities for State and National Commodities” from noon to 1 p.m. The panel will take place in the Dakotafest Education Building. \nRegular online tickets can be purchased for $7 here. At the gate\, tickets will be $10. Children 17 and under get in free. For more information on Dakotafest visit www.ideaggroup.com/dakotafest. \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. \nIt 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 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/r-calf-usa-president-to-be-on-dakotafest-panel/
LOCATION:Dakotafest Grounds\, 2300 E. Spruce St.\, Mitchell\, SD\, 57301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel
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