Well, it looks like we made it through another Florida “Winter.” We welcome the Spring on March 20 with green grasses and highto cattle Asbeen I’m awriting letter, am It’s hard believe prices. it’s almost year sincethis I first wroteI one reflecting on how good it is to be in the cattle business of these messages for In The Field magazine. It’s very hard to and how thankful I am to get to work with such a good believe of it’speople. almost Christmas. The holidays are a special time group
the concession stand - and they never disappoint! Fred Waters has younger chaired -this committee yearback - sothis thank when I was I look forward toevery bringing trahim when you see him. Without these people, this event dition! Those who attended also enjoyed hearing from Dr. Luwould never happen.
Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show was a big success once In November, we held the PCCA Annual Meeting and Dinner. again. Held on February 15 at the Agricultural Center in Bartow, camehad outin to It was a greatapproximately success with the1,500 largestattendees turn out we’ve a watch cowboys andtogirls compete in new, various events long time! It was great see friends, old and join togethincluding Cow Milking Wildtoo. Horse Race. er for someWild fun, fellowship and aand little the business, We heard T welve andpresident, tried their hardest to win from ourteams Floridacompeted Cattlemen’s Henry Kempfer, on asome coveted or especially the level. first place prize of theevent issuesbuckle we’re facing on the state As well we of a trophy saddle. First place title and saddles went heard from Brooke South from Kansas City, a representative to Lightsey Cattle Company. Congrats to Clint and Cliff and attorney fromand theCharity Livestock Marketing Association, on Lightsey, Dusty Crosby and Michael Grimalissues that livestock markets face across the country. di. This team will represent Polk County well in the 2014 Ranch Rodeo State Finals in Kissimmee this Fall.
County 4th graders the importance of agriculture in our state and it’s impact on our Volunteers I do believe as huge cattlemen we have a loteconomy. to be thankful for. As are always needed. Also, thedays Florida LegislaThanksgiving was just a few ago,Cattlemen’s it reminds me to say tive Quarterly takesI’mplace in Tallahassee on my March 11-13. out loud the things thankful for, including wife, my This gives the cattlemen and women an opportunity family, our freedom, this land and the opportunity to work to in meet withthat state legislators regarding issuesso facing our a country allows us to keep what we work hard for. It industry. If you have a chance to attend the FFA’s 11th definitely could be a lot different. Annual Beast Feast & Auction on March 22 - it’s always a great time (especially to try new wild food).
of year for family and friends to spend time together and give thanks. Speaking of good people, the Polk County Cattlemen’s
We gave away quite a few door prizes this time, including feed, committee gift cards, tack, some beautiful paintings The would never be able to pulland offtwo thisminrodeo event This without the me helpof of eral boxes. reminded thevolunteers meetings wewho usedprovide to have
their time, trucks, trailers, stock and equipment. A big thank you as well to all of the sponsors! These companies and individuals donate their money, so make sure to remember these companies when it comes time to doing business. The CattleWomen provide the food at
Jean Waters on how well the Florida Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy is going. inaugural class has traveled which across March is the monthThis for the Polk County Agri-Fest the state during various 3-day seminars, touring and learning takes place in Bartow at the Agricultural Center. Running valuable leadership from March 10-14 skills. and 17-21, this program teaches Polk
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday and I look forward to andathearing all well-organized of you next year!events! Hope to seeing see you any offrom these
JB Wynn JB Wynn JB Wynn Polk County Catlemen’s Association President Polk County Cattlemen’s Association President
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