What's Going On Wednesday: September 30, 2015

Your ACA staff is preparing for one busy month kicking off TOMORROW. That's right- October Beef Month is rolling back into town, and we are excited for all the beefy happenings that comes with it. Stay tuned for weekly updates on what's happening this #OctBeefMonth and check out today's #WhatsHappeningWednesday for an update on this week's business at the Cattlemen's building.

Beef Month Kickoff

You heard it from us! October Beef Month kicks off tomorrow! Call us today if your county is interested in participating in Cowboys in the Classroom, an elementary school program where our Cattlemen visit classes to teach students about the farm. Also, call us if your county needs promotional items for county fairs. We are here to help, and can't wait for all the beefy events to take place during this exciting time of year!

If you need a press release for events happening in your county contact Erin or Kayla. They want to hear about it!

Breakin' Bread Food Festival

The ACA group at the Breakin' Beef
Food Festival in Birmingham.

Jim and Kay Akin, several Auburn University Collegiate Cattlemen and CattleWomen, Erin, Selina and Curt promoted beef at the Breakin' Bread Food Festival this past Sunday at the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Ala. The group served beef sundaes, handed out October Beef Month promotional items and sponsored the Iron Chef Competition at the event. 

Jim Akin poses with Chef Joe Resha
and his Culinard apprentices.

Chef Joe Resha from JoJo’s on Broadway in Birmingham won the Iron Chef Competition. He survived two heats of competition to stake his claim as winner.

Get Moving Alabama

Today, we are kicking off the #GetMovingAL challenge with the Alabama Obesity Task Force and the Alabama Department of Education FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). Family and Consumer Science classes are tasked with submitting a video of how

they are getting involved with the 30-day protein challenge, funded by the National Beef Checkoff, as a way to "Get Moving!"  Stay tuned on our Facebook page for video submissions made by classes across the state!

#BeefUpYourTailgate

Speaking of Facebook, it wouldn't be fall without football. It wouldn't be football with tailgating. We want to see your tailgates! Our first-ever #BeefUpYourTailgate contest kicks off tomorrow and invites football fans and tailgate activists across the state of Alabama to post a picture on our Facebook page featuring your tailgate set up, football fans and of course, your favorite tailgate food- BEEF! 

On November 1, a winner will be selected and will receive a $250 prize package. The package comes with a Weber Smoky Joe Premium grill, a grilling utensil set, $100 beef gift card, 2 ACA 24-oz. Tervis Tumblers and a Ready.Set.Sizzle. apron for grilling! 

Contest rules and guidelines will be up on the Facebook tomorrow! Get grillin' and get postin'! #BeefUpYourTailgate

BEEF 101

Thursday, October 1 not only hosts the first day of #OctBeefMonth, but it brings another BEEF 101 course at the Lambert-Powell Meats Lab in Auburn. Erin, Curt and local cattlemen will be educating 35 students and teachers from Robertsdale High School Family and Consumer Science program about the beef industry and product. 

Chambers County Meeting

Curt will be visiting the Chambers County Cattlemen's Association meeting Thursday evening. Be prepared to meet with him and ask him your questions. If you're interested in having ACA state staff at your county meeting, give us a call at (334) 265-1867. 

Ag Round-Up

The Auburn University Ag Round-Up is taking place as part of their Homecoming tradition this Saturday, October 3 at the ALFA Pavilion from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Commodities from around the state will be there with food, and AU ag clubs will provide games and entertainment. Stop by and see us at the Beef tent! 

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