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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show \nWhen: Fri.\, Jan. 30–Sat.\, Feb. 7\, 2026 \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701 \nContact: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland\, 832-922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA and its affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will host a booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument in Rapid City. \nLocated in spaces 117 and 118 on the Lower East Concourse\, the booth will serve as a hub for conversation and producer engagement. Raffle tickets for a custom saddle handcrafted by South Dakota saddle maker Baxter Badure of Belvidere will be available for purchase at the booth\, with proceeds supporting R-CALF USA’s work on behalf of independent cattle producers. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available during the nine-day event to assist with membership and answer questions. R-CALF USA leadership will also be present throughout the week\, including CEO Bill Bullard; President Dave Hyde; Vice President Eric Gropper; Region Directors Judy McCullough and Ron Volk; and Committee Chairs Brett Kenzy\, Kenny Fox\, Shad Sullivan\, Bill Kluck and Eric Nelson. \nR-CALF USA will host a producer meeting\, Q&A and social on Wednesday\, Feb. 4\, from 4–6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument. The discussion will focus on current industry issues and organizational updates. \nSullivan\, who serves as R-CALF USA’s property rights chair\, is scheduled to speak at the Livestock Producer Property Rights Rally on Thursday\, Feb. 5\, at 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, located next to The Monument. \nThe trade show and producer meetings are free and open to the public. \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\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-at-black-hills-stock-show/
LOCATION:The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Booth,Meetings
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: 11:15 a.m. CST\, Tues.\, Feb. 3\, 2026 \nWhere: Huron Continental Marketing\, 39763 US Hwy 14 W\, Huron\, SD 57350 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Director Ron Volk at 701-218-0352 or ronvolk1873@gmail.com; or Kim Ulmer at 605-845-8700 or ulmer8700@gmail.com \n  \nDescription – Huron Continental Marketing will host an R-CALF USA rollover calf sale fundraiser to benefit R-CALF USA and its state affiliate\, the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND). The fundraiser will take place at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday\, Feb. 3\, in Huron\, South Dakota. \nTo ensure supporters across the region can participate\, the event will also be livestreamed on www.cattleusa.com\, allowing anyone unable to attend in person to watch the sale and place bids online. \nR-CALF USA Region III Director Ron Volk\, who also serves on the I-BAND board of directors\, will donate a heifer calf for auction. All proceeds from the sale will be split 50/50 between R-CALF USA and I-BAND. \nBefore the auction begins\, Volk will provide a brief update on the organizations’ ongoing work on key issues affecting independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers\, including mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, checkoff reform\, animal identification\, animal health concerns\, and trade. \nRollover auctions are volunteer-driven fundraising events in which supporters bid on a donated calf and then donate it back\, allowing it to be auctioned repeatedly until bidding concludes. After the final rollover bid\, the calf will be sold to the highest bidder. \nR-CALF USA stands apart from 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 U.S. cattle and sheep producers. \nBusinesses or individuals who wish to support the U.S. cattle industry and contribute to the rollover auction may contact R-CALF USA at 406-252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com. \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/r-calf-usa-rollover-calf-sale-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260429T120000
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen:  Noon MDT\, Wed.\, April 29\, 2026 \nWhere:  La Junta Livestock Commission\, 24026 County Road 30.25\, La Junta\, Colo. 81050 \nContacts:  Gerald Schreiber at (970) 768-3436 or schreiberranch1910@gmail.com \n  \nDescription – La Junta Livestock Commission will host an R-CALF USA rollover calf sale fundraiser at noon on Wednesday\, April 29. A red Angus calf donated by James Bledsoe and Wil Bledsoe of Hugo\, Colo.\, will be auctioned\, with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA is a one-member/one-vote organization. Voting members must own cattle. Associate members support the cause and do not own cattle. Activities carried out by R-CALF USA for the benefit of the U.S. cattle industry are funded exclusively by the independent cattle producers who pay their membership dues and by cattle producers\, main-street businesses\, and other individuals who participate in and contribute to fundraising events. \nR-CALF USA works on various issues that affect the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle producers\, such as mandatory country-of-origin labeling\, checkoff reform\, animal identification\, 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 Gerald Schreiber at 970-768-3436 or schreiberranch1910@gmail.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/r-calf-usa-rollover-calf-sale-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: Noon CDT\, Fri.\, June 5\, 2026 \nWhere: Fort Pierre Livestock Auction\, 802 Salebarn Road\, Ft. Pierre\, SD 57532 \nContact: Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction\, 605-223-2576 or auction@ftpierrelivestock.com \n  \nDescription: Fort Pierre Livestock Auction is set to hold its annual R-CALF USA rollover auction calf sale fundraiser at noon on Friday\, June 5. Dean and Delia Johnson of Fairburn\, South Dakota\, have donated a calf that will be auctioned\, with all proceeds benefiting R-CALF USA. \nA complimentary beef barbecue lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, and raffle tickets will be sold for the annual R-CALF USA saddle\, hand-crafted by Baxter Badure of Belvidere\, South Dakota. \nR-CALF USA is a one-member/one-vote organization. Voting members must own cattle. Associate members support the cause and do not own cattle. Activities carried out by R-CALF USA for the benefit of the U.S. cattle industry are funded exclusively by the independent cattle producers who pay their membership dues and by cattle producers\, main-street businesses\, and other individuals who participate in and contribute to fundraising events. \nR-CALF USA works on various issues that affect the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle producers\, such as mandatory country-of-origin labeling\, checkoff reform\, animal identification\, 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 Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction at 605-223-2576 or auction@ftpierrelivestock.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/r-calf-usa-rollover-calf-sale-fundraiser-3/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: Noon CDT\, Fri.\, June 5\, 2026 \nWhere: Fort Pierre Livestock Auction\, 802 Salebarn Road\, Ft. Pierre\, SD 57532 \nContact: Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction\, 605-223-2576 or auction@ftpierrelivestock.com \n  \nDescription: Fort Pierre Livestock Auction is set to hold its annual R-CALF USA rollover auction calf sale fundraiser at noon on Friday\, June 5. Dean and Delia Johnson of Fairburn\, South Dakota\, have donated a calf that will be auctioned\, with all proceeds benefiting R-CALF USA. \nA complimentary beef barbecue lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, and raffle tickets will be sold for the annual R-CALF USA saddle\, hand-crafted by Baxter Badure of Belvidere\, South Dakota. \nR-CALF USA is a one-member/one-vote organization. Voting members must own cattle. Associate members support the cause and do not own cattle. Activities carried out by R-CALF USA for the benefit of the U.S. cattle industry are funded exclusively by the independent cattle producers who pay their membership dues and by cattle producers\, main-street businesses\, and other individuals who participate in and contribute to fundraising events. \nR-CALF USA works on various issues that affect the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle producers\, such as mandatory country-of-origin labeling\, checkoff reform\, animal identification\, 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 Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction at 605-223-2576 or auction@ftpierrelivestock.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/r-calf-usa-rollover-calf-sale-fundraiser-4/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:Annual Convention and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Videos\n					on YouTube\n					\n					\n									WATCH HERE\n					 \n\n					2026\n					Annual National Convention\n					\n2026 Annual National Convention\nat The Monument in Rapid City\, S.D.\, June 16-18\n			 Days Hours Minutes\n					\n									Attendee Registration\n					\n					\n									Trade Show/Sponsor Registration\n					 \nHotel Accommodations\nDoubleTree by Hilton(605) 348-4000  \nSOLD OUT \n505 N 5th StreetRapid City\, SD 57701 \nThe Rushmore Hotel & Suites(605) 348-8300 \nRooms start at $179/night + tax. \nRoom Block SOLD OUT \nRegular rated rooms still available with limited supply \n445 Mt. Rushmore Rd.Rapid City\, SD 57701  \n\n					2026 Agenda\n				\n												Tuesday\, June 16 \n  \n3 – 7 p.m.Trade Show Set Up3 p.m.Committee Meetings5 p.m.Affiliate Council Meeting6 p.m.Welcome Reception Sponsored by American Stewards of LibertyCommittee Reports – Shad Sullivan\, Property Rights; Kenny Fox\, Animal ID; Brett Kenzy\, Checkoff; Eric Gropper\, Country-of-Origin Labeling; Max Thornsberry\, Animal Health; Eric Nelson\, Trade; Bill Kluck\, Sheep; Theresa Fox\, MembershipBranding Party Sponsored by W&W Ventures\n												Wednesday\, June 17 \n  \n7 a.m.Trade Show Set Up and Registration Open8 a.m.Trade Show OpenConvention Welcome8:30 a.m.Annual Prayer Breakfast— Dr. Max Thornsberry\, Animal Health Chair; Former President9:45 a.m.Trade Show BreakSponsored by Kent Nutrition\, Circle 5 Cow School\, and D Lazy T Ranch10:30 a.m. \nConnecting Consumers to American Beef— Ben Spell\, Founder and CEO\, Good RanchersSponsored by American Grassfed Association \n11:15 a.m. \nThe Power of a Dollar— Brett Kenzy\, South Dakota Rancher; Checkoff Chair; Former PresidentSponsored by Rosebud Farmers Union Co-op \n12 p.m. \nLunch and Trade Show BreakSponsored by Valentine Livestock Auction\, Keyhole Ranch\, and Farm Credit Services of America \n1 p.m.DAAG Nicole Sarrine— Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Conduct\, Department of Justice\, Antitrust Division1:30 p.m. Reclaiming Food Sovereignty from the Ranch Up— AJ Richards\, Founder & CEO\, From the Farm Sponsored by Weldon Ranches2:15 p.m.Ranchers Moving the Needle on Wolves— Dave Duquette\, Founder and Executive Director\, Western JusticeSponsored by Brock Livestock Co.3 p.m.Trade Show BreakSponsored by Becker Ranch\, Volk Ranch\, and Huron Continental Marketing3:45 p.m.Tariffs\, Trade Policy\, and Their Impact on American Ranchers— Charles Benoit\, Trade Counsel\, Coalition for a Prosperous America4:30 p.m.The State of Independent Meat Processing in America— Chris Young\, Executive Director- American Association of Meat Processors5 p.m.       Trade Show Closed       Hot Iron Happy Hour Social Sponsored by Producers Livestock Marketing\, Moly Manufacturing\, K4 Cattle\, and Farm Credit Services of America       Branding Party Sponsored by W&W Ventures6 p.m.For the Brand Banquet and SupperSponsored by Tri-State Livestock News— Featuring an evening with Lonesome Lands \n												Thursday\, June 18 \n  \n8 a.m.Registration and Trade Show OpenR-CALF USA Membership breakfast  Sponsored by Ft. Pierre Livestock AuctionCEO Report — Bill Bullard\, CEOAntitrust Litigation Update— Patrick McGahan\, Partner\, Scott + ScottEID Litigation Update— John Vecchione\, Senior Litigation Counsel\, New Civil Liberties Alliance9:30 a.m.Trade Show Break Sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union\, Carruth Ranch\, and Clark & Associates Land Brokers10:15 a.m.EID Panel— Jim Stangle\, Julie Trask\, Kenny Fox\, Jim Mundorf (Moderator)Sponsored by Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming11:30 a.m. \nA Primer and Update on Federal Land Grazing— Hayden Ballard\, J.D.\, LL.M.\, M.S.; Utah/Arizona Rancher and AttorneySponsored by Korman Ranch \n12:15 p.m. \nLunchSponsored by Ag West Feeds \nCompetition and Buyer Power in the US Beef Packing Industry— T. Jake Smith\, Assistant Professor\, Agricultural Economics\, University of Nebraska–LincolnSponsored by Bar N Feed Yards1:15 p.m.Trade Show Break Sponsored by Mobridge Livestock Market and Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming2 p.m.Narco-Ranching and New World Screwworm — Dr. Lora Bledsoe\, Policy Advisor\, Office of Health Security\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security2:45 p.m.An Imperfect Perfect Vision— Shad Sullivan\, Texas/Colorado Rancher; Property Rights ChairSponsored by Vander Wey Ranch3 p.m.Trade Show Break Sponsored by Trask Family Seeds and The Cattle Business Weekly3:30 p.m.Business Session\, Board Nominations\, and Policy Resolutions5 p.m.Trade Show ClosedEmber Hour SocialSponsored by Jenner Equipment\, County Line Helicopter\, Bar N Cattle\, and Leininger Ranch6 p.m.Denim and Diamonds Gala: Dinner\, Auction\, and Dance featuring JJ Kent and the Aces and 8’sSponsored by Weinreis Brothers  \n** Agenda subject to change. Additional speakers to be announced. \n					\n									Downloadable PDF Version\n					 \n\n					2026 Speakers\n				\n\nHayden Ballard\nJ.D.\, LL.M.\, M.S.\nRancher and attorney \nHayden Ballard is a sixth-generation rancher from Southern Utah/Northern Arizona\, an attorney\, and founder of Great Western Resources\, where he advocates for land-use and agriculture policy in the West. He has served as a lecturer on western ranching issues and has engaged in national policy work\, including participation in a U.S. Supreme Court amicus filing. He also works in agricultural insurance and remains active in ranching with his family.\nSponsored by: Korman Ranch\n \n\nCharles Benoit\nTrade Counsel\, Coalition for a Prosperous America \nCharles is Senior Trade Counsel at the Coalition for a Prosperous America\, where he advises on trade policy and enforcement. An experienced trade attorney\, he has represented clients before federal courts\, the USITC\, and USTR\, and previously served as outside counsel to the European Commission during U.S.–EU trade negotiations. \n\nDr. Lora Bledsoe\nU.S. Department of Homeland Security\, Office of Health Security\, Policy Advisor \nDr. Lora Bledsoe\, DVM\, serves as a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\, working on agricultural resilience and animal health policy. She brings over a decade of experience as a food animal veterinarian\, along with leadership in rural public service\, including founding a mobile veterinary practice and serving as a mayor. \n\nBill Bullard\nR-CALF USA Chief Executive Officer \nBill Bullard serves as CEO of R-CALF USA\, advocating for independent cattle producers across the United States. With a background as a South Dakota cow/calf producer and former public utilities executive\, he has testified before Congress and federal agencies and leads the organization’s legal and policy initiatives. \n\nDave Duquette\nFounder & Executive Director\, Western Justice  \nDave Duquette is the founder of Western Justice and a longtime advocate for agriculture and rural America. A Marine and former horse trainer from Oregon\, he has worked on key legislation in Washington\, D.C.\, supporting farmers’ and ranchers’ rights. Through his work\, he defends the Western way of life and promotes policies impacting livestock\, land use\, and wildlife management.\nSponsored by: Brock Livestock Co. \n\nEID Panel\nDr. Jim Stangle\, Veterinarian (SD)\nDr. Julie Trask\, Veterinarian (SD)\nKenny Fox\, Animal ID Chair\, R-CALF USA\nModerated by: Jim Mundorf\, Lonesome Lands \nSponsored by: Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming \n\nBrett Kenzy\nFormer R-CALF USA President\, Checkoff Chair  \nBrett Kenzy is a fourth-generation rancher in South Dakota\, operating Kenzy Backgrounding with his family. A U.S. Army veteran and former R-CALF USA president\, he advocates for independent ranchers and the strength of rural communities.\nSponsored by: Rosebud Farmers Union \n\nLonesome Lands\nJim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan \nThe Lonesome Report brings you candid conversations between Lonesome Lands journalist Jim Mundorf and cattle rancher Shad Sullivan. This biweekly\, opinion-based podcast dives into current industry events and news\, unpacking their impact on agriculture and rural America.\n\nDon’t miss their live podcast recording at the convention!\n \n\nPatrick McGahan\nPartner\, Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP \nPatrick McGahan is a partner at Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP\, where he focuses on antitrust and competition litigation for corporate and institutional clients. He has significant experience in agricultural antitrust matters and is co-lead counsel in the In re Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation. His broader practice includes securities litigation\, arbitration\, and complex commercial disputes. \n\nAJ Richards\nFrom the Farm Founder & CEO \nAJ Richards grew up in a fifth-generation ranching family in southern Utah\, served with the Utah Army National Guard\, including a combat deployment to Iraq\, and found his way back to agriculture through a cousin’s ranch — selling beef direct to consumers and watching up close how a system built around consolidation squeezes the margin out of family operations. When COVID exposed just how fragile that centralized supply chain really was\, he built From The Farm: a platform that connects consumers directly with family farms and ranchers\, cuts out the middlemen\, and treats food sovereignty as the national security issue it is. An R-CALF USA member and advocate for independent producers\, AJ is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with other R-CALF members to work alongside USDA leadership and federal partners to push for regulatory reforms that allow family farms to compete on their own terms. He lives with his wife and two of his three daughters in Cody\, Wyoming.  \nSponsored by: Weldon Ranches \n\nT. Jake Smith\nAssistant Professor\, Agricultural Economics\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln  \nJake Smith is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His research focuses on how market structure\, procurement practices\, and public policy influence prices\, production\, and resilience in agricultural sectors\, including the beef packing industry. He holds a PhD in Economics from Iowa State University\, where he also served as a postdoctoral researcher.\nSponsored by: Bar N Cattle \n\nBen Spell\nGood Ranchers Founder and CEO  \nBen Spell founded Good Ranchers in 2018 and has grown it into a nationally recognized direct-to-consumer brand serving more than 100\,000 families. He is a strong advocate for American agriculture and domestic supply chains\, using his platform to support U.S. farmers and ranchers.\nSponsored by: American Grassfed Association \n\nShad Sullivan\nRancher and R-CALF USA Property Rights Chair \nShad Sullivan is a fifth-generation rancher from southeast Colorado who operates his family’s stocker cattle operation. A West Texas A&M graduate\, he is a national advocate for private property rights and serves in leadership roles with R-CALF USA while also contributing to ranching-focused media and outreach.\nSponsored by: Vander Wey Ranch \n\nDr. Max Thornsberry\nFormer R-CALF USA President\, Parliamentarian\,  Animal Health Chair \nDr. Max Thornsberry is a retired food animal veterinarian with nearly five decades of experience in livestock production and dairy calf health. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine\, he has owned and operated a feedlot\, authored major veterinary reference works\, and continues to provide consulting services to cattle producers nationwide. \n\nJohn Vecchione\nSenior Litigation Counsel New Civil Liberties Alliance \nJohn Vecchione serves as Senior Litigation Counsel at the New Civil Liberties Alliance\, focusing on strategic litigation against federal administrative overreach. He is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has argued cases in courts across the country\, including the U.S. Supreme Court\, and previously served as President and CEO of the Cause of Action Institute. \n\nChris Young\nExecutive Director- American Association of Meat Processors  \nChris Young has over 35 years of experience in the meat industry and over 20 years working on the processing side of the industry. He previously served as the operations manager for Wild Bill’s Foods in Leola\, Pa.\, as well as overseeing ham production for Berks Packing Company\, Reading\, Pa. In 2013 Young became AAMP’s Outreach specialist and represented the association before federal\, state\, and local agencies. In addition to serving as the liaison to USDA\, FDA and state meat inspection programs\, he has handled legislative and regulatory issues that directly impact small processors. Young took over as AAMP’s Executive Director in the fall of 2015 and is working to expand the association’s role as the voice of the small processor.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/annual-convention/
LOCATION:The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Convention
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SUMMARY:Checkoff Chair to Speak at CICA Convention
DESCRIPTION:What: Checkoff Chair to Speak at CICA Convention  \nWhen: Friday\, July 17 and Saturday\, July 18; registration begins at 8 a.m. MDT Saturday;  Checkoff Chair to speak at 4 p.m. Saturday   \nWhere: Baymont by Wyndham Cortez\, 2279 Hawkins St\, Cortez\, CO 81321  \nContact: CICA Intern Emma Amato\, ejamato1@gmail.com or (719) 220-4135  \nDescription: The Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association (CICA)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate\, will hold its annual convention Friday\, July 17\, and Saturday\, July 18. Main convention activities will be held at the Baymont by Wyndham in Cortez\, Colorado.  \nThe convention will begin Friday at 2 p.m. with a gathering at the Notah Dineh Trading Post\, located at 345 W. Main St.\, Cortez. At 4 p.m.\, Roni Sylvester will present “What Is Your Cost of Doing Business With the Government?” at the Baymont by Wyndham. \nRegistration and check-in begin at 8 a.m. Saturday. The day’s program includes committee meetings and resolution discussions\, presentations by AJ Richards and Tony Heller\, and the CICA business meeting. R-CALF USA Checkoff Chair and former president Brett Kenzy will speak at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.\, followed by a live and silent auction.  \nCICA will also raffle a Henry Firearms Big Boy Large Loop .44 Rem. Mag. rifle. Raffle tickets are $10 each or six tickets for $50.  \nConvention registration is $100. Registration for attendees 18 years of age and under is $25. Children ages 5 and under may attend free of charge.  \nView the event agenda here. To register\, contact Emma Amato at ejamato1@gmail.com or (719) 220-4135. The convention is open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend.  \nLodging is available at the Baymont by Wyndham. To reserve a room\, call (970) 565-3400 and ask for the CICA room rate.  \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.
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