majoring in beef cattle production and/or genetics to attend the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Symposium. The event is the industry’s premier forum to develop cooperation among all segments of the beef industry in the compilation and utilization of performance records to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production. “The scholarships provided by CBCIA to attend the BIF conference allowed me to make valuable connections with those working on beef cattle genetics and enhance the applicability of the research projects I am working on at UC Davis,” said Emily Andreni, UC Davis graduate student. Hank Stone Memorial Scholarship Fund In 2014, the CBCIA Board of Directors voted to honor longtime CBCIA supporter and past president, Hank Stone, by dedicating our annual scholarship in his memory. Annually, $2,500 is awarded to two college student’s pursuing careers to improve the beef industry though the CCA scholarship program.
by paying your CBCIA dues that are an option on your annual CCA membership. If you would like to make a special donation to support the CBCIA initiatives above, checks can be made payable to CBCIA and mailed to the CCA office at 1221 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. “I am honored to be a part of such a well-rounded program that provides education and insight into beef cattle. From the future leaders program and young producer awards to the tours and seed stock/commercial honors there is a place for all to be involved,” states CBCIA Secretary Celeste Settrini, Salinas.
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Recognizing Industry Leaders CBCIA has honored California’s seedstock and commercial producers since 1972 who embrace genetic technology, scientific research, and are involved in industry organizations along with their local communities. Support CBCIA Help continue the good work of the CBCIA to improve the California cattle industry today and into the future 2018 CBCIA Discover Southern Oregon Tour - July 29-31 Registration and additional information available at www.calcattlemen.org 2018 CBCIA Officers Rita McPhee, President, Lodi Ryan Nelson, Vice President, Clements Celeste Settrini, Secretary-Treasurer
2018 CBCIA Board of Directors Jeff Clark, Rio Vista Kasey DeAtley, Chico Marissa Fisher, Browns Valley Jerry Hemsted, Cottonwood Cheryl LaFranchi, Calistoga Jerry Maltby, Williams, Carissa Koopmann Rivers, Montague Tracy Schohr, Gridley Lana Trotter, Porterville
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