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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/
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SUMMARY:Pres. to be a Panelist at I-BAND Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: President to be a Panelist at I-BAND Annual Meeting \nWhen: Registration starts at 8 a.m. CDT\, Sat.\, Sept. 21; Panel begins at 4 p.m.  \nWhere: Radisson Hotel Bismarck\, 605 E. Broadway Ave.\, Bismarck\, ND 58501 \nContact: Kari Goldade\, I-BAND office manager\, (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\, will hold its annual meeting on Saturday\, Sept. 21. The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck\, located at 605 E. Broadway Ave. in Bismarck\, North Dakota. \nRegistration will open at 8 a.m. The morning session will feature a business meeting\, director elections\, and presentations from Katrina Christiansen\, U.S. Senate candidate\, and North Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress. A burger buffet lunch will be served at noon\, followed by presentations from a congressional staffer for U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer\, rural advocate Mike Callicrate\, and Department of Agriculture Senior Advisor on Fair and Competitive Markets Andy Green. R-CALF USA President and Region III Director Brett Kenzy will participate in a panel discussion at 4 p.m. and Lonesome Lands journalist Jim Mundorf will follow. The event will include a trade show\, silent and live auctions\, raffles\, a social\, and a prime rib supper at 6:30 p.m. \nPrime rib supper is $25 per meal. Please RSVP by September 17 to (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com. View the event agenda here. Lodging is available at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck\, call (701) 712-6475 to make a room reservation. Ask for the I-BAND 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.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/pres-to-be-a-panelist-at-i-band-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Calf Sale - Platte\, SD Sept. 25
DESCRIPTION:What: Platte Livestock Market to Host BBQ and R-CALF USA Calf Sale \nWhen: 2 p.m. CDT\, Wed.\, Sept. 25\, 2024 \nWhere: Platte Livestock Market\, 36580 S.D. Highway 44\, Platte\, SD 57369 \nContact: Scott Kirsch\, Platte Livestock Market owner\, 605-680-1900 or salebarn@midstatesd.net  \nDescription: Platte Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover calf auction fundraiser at 2 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 25. James Fulwider and Kevin Talsma\, of Iona\, South Dakota\, will donate a yearling steer to be auctioned off with all the proceeds going to R-CALF USA. A free barbecue lunch will be served prior to the fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nR-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will give a brief update on the organization’s work on behalf of all U.S. cattle producers on various issues such as mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, beef checkoff reform\, electronic identification\, captive supplies and packer ownership of livestock\, tariffs\, and fair trade. Kenzy will give R-CALF USA whip flags to anyone who donates at least $250 to the fundraiser. \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\, and then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again until bidding ceases. The calf is then sold to the highest bidder. \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 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. \nBusinesses supported by the cattle industry and individuals in the cattle industry can contact Scott Kirsch at (605) 680-1900 or salebarn@midstatesd.net\, or Candace Bullard at (406) 591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com to contribute to 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/calf-sale-platte-sd-sept-25/
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