Cattle Growers Report

September 2020 cattle growers' report Pursuing Authenticity

Cattle Growers' Press

Cattle Growers’ social media efforts told the ranching story to the public and included topics such as animal welfare, the environment, beef nutrition, stewardship, history, and rancher stories.

Cattle Growers' Committees

R for T is selling signs to place at your ranch road that speak directly to the public and detail the number of American families your ranch feeds per year. The goal of each sign is to increase awareness among the public and educate consumers that the land and ranches they are visiting feed American families. Order now at www.azcattlegrowers.org/online-store. It's Time to Talk Policy

The Board of Directors voted on proposed changes to the Trich Rule at the Summer Meeting. The proposal would change the requireme nt for bulls 12 months of age changing ownership to be tested negative for trichomoniasis to 18 months. See page 14. It's Time to Talk Policy Cont.

Policy Development is where ACGA's committees create directives for the organization. New committee chairs will be named by President, Billy Elkins, in the next few months. Please be on the lookout for committee updates in upcoming ACGA communications. ACGA would also like to welcome the newest Member at Large, Jay Platt. Jay was elected at the Summer Convention in Springerville and we welcome him on board.

Cattle Growers' Executive Director

Jerome Rosa has officially submitted the paperwork to register as a lobbyist for the state of Arizona.

Events

PLC Annual Meeting - September 23rd Virtual, publiclandscouncil.org The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, February 3-5 Nashville ACGA Winter Meeting & Cow-Calf Symposium - February 17-20 Mesa