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Egyptian Cattlemen’s Association
For local beef promotion this summer, the Egyptian Cattlemen’s Association bought ads in two local newspapers promoting beef. The ads were published leading up to Memorial Day and the 4th of July as both print and Facebook ads. On July 12, the Egyptian Cattlemen’s Association partnered with John Deere dealer, S&N Partners, to host a forage clinic. The event featured equipment demos, speakers and a ribeye dinner. Dr. Teresa Steckler with University of Illinois Extension and Mareah Rauch with IBA were featured speakers. Nearly 75 people enjoyed the evening learning about ways to improve hay production and storage.
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Bureau County Cattlemen’s Association
The Bureau County Cattlemen’s Association participated in the annual Beef and Ag Festival in Princeton where members grilled beef and held tractor pulls for area children.
Crossroads Beef Producers
The Crossroads Beef Producers hosted their Taste of Beef event in August during the Effingham County Fair. Beef samples and promotional materials were provided to the public during the Effingham County Fair 4-H auction.
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