We are gearing up for a busy Fall season as August starts to come to a close. September, October and November are merciless on the office calendar, but we enjoy staying busy working for Alabama's cattlemen. Beef promotion is really beginning to pick up as October Beef Month is on the horizon, and we're getting prepared for the 2017 membership drive. That's just an overall highlight of events happening in the office, but keep reading to get the details about this week's to-do list.
Beef Girl at Culinard
On Tuesday, ACA's Director of Checkoff Programs taught a beef education course with 45 students from Culinard in Birmingham. The group discussed raising cattle from pasture to plate and then did a beef fabrication on a sirloin. The fabrication allowed Erin to explain how the beef community has advanced in the meat industry to cut beef different ways to enhance quality and provide more versatile product for culinary professionals to utilize in the kitchen. 
Ag Coalition
Tuesday brought another Ag Coalition meeting to the ACA as the group continued to monitor Special Session proceedings. The session got bogged down with legislation this week, and it's becoming questionable whether anything will pass. ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell reports that no out-of-the-ordinary legislation has been detected that will affect Alabama's agricultural industry, but the Ag Coalition will continue to play watchdog on session happenings.
ACA at AU
Farm Y'all
Erin is clearly busy this week! After two days on the road during the week, she will head north this Saturday to be a guest speaker at the Cullman “Farm Y’all” consumer event. She will be teaming up with Chef Matt Heim from Allsteak to discuss beef products with consumers.SLE Rodeo
As a few of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition officers met to start preliminary plans and appoint committees for the 2017 SLE Rodeo this week, Accountant Cynthia Dondrea is busy preparing for next week's audit of the SLE account. The officers also made plans for the Sep. 22 SLE membership meeting and annual banquet.
Save the date- the 60th annual SLE Rodeo will be held March 16-18 at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery!
Frisco City Stockyard
ACA President Bill Lipscomb and Dr. Billy Powell will be representing the ACA at the Alabama Livestock Charter Board meeting this Friday. The duo will be discussing those who are interested in re-opening Frisco City Stockyard. September Magazine in the Works
Social Media Update
The ACA is booming on the digital marketing front! Our social platforms are buzzing with activity on a daily basis, and our follower base is at an all-time high. Here's the rundown:
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