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Chris Cooper: President’s Thoughts

Chris Cooper KCA President

“The Best crop we ever raised” is a quote I will never forget and I know we have heard it and used it before several times. However, it took on a whole new meaning when Royce Vincent, a fellow cattle producer/member from Edmondson County, shared this statement with me at the 2020 KCA Convention in Owensboro, KY. Mr. Vincent was referring to his FAMILY as the “Best crop they had ever raised”. He said he realized this one Sunday as he looked around the room and the table while his family was gathered for Sunday dinner. I have to agree with Mr. Vincent when I look at our family and so I share this photo of our family as the “Best crop we ever raised”. Patty and I are very thankful for our family and grateful to the Lord for His blessings. We are sure many of you would agree that the LORD has been the One to bless us with our health and ability to do anything. Jesus said in John 15:5 - I am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. I have to admit that if it had not been for the LORD, where would I be. Our thoughts and prayers are still with our Western KY families who experienced those tragic tornados on December 10th and 11th. I appreciate all the folks who have come together to help those families in need. It always amazes me and reassures me that no matter how mixed up our country may seem to be at times, that when a tragedy hits, everyone comes together with compassion and willingness to help. We just saw this back in March of 2021 when our friends in Eastern KY experienced massive and devastating flooding. KY Farm families are really special people that have huge hearts and hands that are second to none. I hope that as we have just passed through the Christmas season that each one has had the opportunity to reflect on their blessings and thank God for his goodness and for His wonderful works to the children of men. May each one of us look forward to 2022 with an earnest expectation and hope that the LORD will carry us through the days that lie ahead. I hope everyone has all of their plans in place to attend our KCA Convention January 13-14, 2022 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY. I am excited to see everyone and I believe you will enjoy the new convention center. The KCA staff has a great lineup of speakers for the Beef Efficiency Conference, Forage Conference and General Sessions plus a bigger and better than ever Trade Show. Our Banquet Friday night always is a great way to end our Convention with the KCA Hall of Fame and videos. I look forward to seeing everyone at our KCA Convention. As always, a very important part of our KCA Convention will be the election of Directors and Regional Vice-Presidents for our state board as well as your KCA Executive Team. I encourage everyone to be engaged in this process in whatever capacity you feel led to participate whether to become a director or move into a Regional VP position. It is very important to become familiar with the process and be involved. Remember too that KCA is a grassroots organization and your voice needs to be heard so please bring any prepared resolutions and concerns to be considered to your Regional meetings. I am looking forward to passing the torch of President to my good friend and fellow board member Cary King of Mercer County during the convention. I am confident that Cary will be a good leader and President of KCA in 2022. Cary and I have worked closely over the last few years on several projects and he has proven his work ethic towards KCA’s Long Range Plan. I have been involved with KCA at the local, regional and now state level for 20 years and I have enjoyed being part of such a great organization that focuses on the sustainability and profitability of Beef. I have had the privilege over the last 12 months to be your President and I hope that I have represented you well and most of all I hope that I have honored the LORD. I do plan to stay involved with KCA because I believe it is and will continue to be the voice of KY Cattle men and women across our great Commonwealth. May God Bless you and your families in 2022. I Corinthians 10:31 – Whether therefore ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the Glory of God.

Chris Cooper

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President

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