Beef Checkoff Works in Alabama

Cattlemen know their Beef Checkoff works hard for them in Alabama. Whether through advertising campaigns developed at the national level or public relations efforts to boost consumer confidence, the Beef Checkoff works on behalf of cattlemen so they can focus on what they do best; raise great tasting beef.

One example of the Beef Checkoff working on behalf of cattlemen is a partnership with the Culinary Arts program at Wallace State Community College to educate future chefs and food professionals about beef. These will be menu planners, trend leaders and influencers in the future and their understanding of our product and our industry will be mutually beneficial for years to come. The short video below explains this partnership and its benefits:

2012 ACA Convention Survey

Please take a couple of moments to answer a few questions to help ACA evaluate this year's convention and plan for the future. Those who attended as well as those didn't are encouraged to complete the survey. To get started, click the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ACAconventionSurvey

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Region II - May 4-5 in Montgomery, AL

NCBA and ANCW members from around the Southeast will converge on Montgomery, AL May 4-5 to participate in the annual NCBA Region II workshop. Details on the event can be found on ACA's homepage or by clicking the link below.

2012 Region II Agenda/Registration

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Alabama Cow Calf Conference - June 15th

Cow-calf producers in Alabama should mark their calendars for June 15th and make plans to attend the upcoming Alabama Cow-Calf Conference to be held on campus at Auburn University.

A thorough educational program focusing on topics such as Nutrition, Economics, and Management is in store as well as a Trade Show and steak supper. Presenters will be on hand from the University of Arkansas, Kansas State University, Auburn University, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.


Full program and registration  can be found at www.aces.edu/animalforage and click on Cow-Calf Conference. Cost is $60/person and includes proceedings, tradeshow, breaks, lunch, social hour with speakers and a steak dinner. For more information or a brochure contact: Lisa Kriese-Anderson (334) 844-1561 or kriesla@auburn.edu or your  local Extension office or Animal Science Regional Agent.



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2012 ACA Convention Video Interviews

In case you missed it last month, here are a few scenes from the 69th Annual ACA Convention & Trade Show held March 30-31 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL. Look forward to complete coverage from the convention in next month's Alabama Cattleman magazine. We hope to see you there next year at the 2013 ACA Convention!

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FF5E3448D5B0D20

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New from the Beef Checkoff

Cattlemen and consumers alike will be excited to see new materials being developed and shared online via the Beef Checkoff. Below is a video example of such work:

To see more, visit: http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/meattheexperts.aspx

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Take the 2012 SLE Rodeo Survey

surveymonkey.com/s/2012SLERodeoSurvey

surveymonkey.com/s/2012SLERodeoSurvey

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