BREED NEWS ANGUS ENTHUSIASTS TO GATHER IN FORT WORTH FOR AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
The American Angus Association will be hosting their annual Angus Convention in Fort Worth Texas on Nov. 4-Nov. 8, 2021. The convention will welcome Angus breeders and beef industry enthusiasts to partake in education, networking and entertainment. The 2021 Angus Convention will be three days of making connections, finding solutions and being inspired to foster operational growth and personal leadership. There will be several educational sessions taking place throughout the three-day event. From cattle handling to the latest in genomics, no topic is left uncovered. Take advantage of learning from industry professionals during Angus University-sponsored breakout sessions and watch hands-on education by attending a session in the cattle demonstration area. The Association also invites commercial producers to attend Angus Convention. Participants will gain perspective from commercial industry leaders on the future of the feeder cattle marketplace by attending the Capturing Value session. The first-of-its-kind panel will provide insight from video auction representatives, feedyard operators, seedstock producers and industry professionals alike. The 138th Annual Convention of Delegates for the American Angus Association will also convene this year, where representatives from each state will elect new members and officers to the Board of Directors and look to the future for the Angus breed. Registration for the 2021 Angus Convention and Trade Show is now open. Learn more about the convention sessions, speakers, tours and more on www.angusconvention.com.
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‘COME HOME TO HEREFORD’ AT THE AMERICAN HERFORD ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL FORUM
The American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference will be held Oct. 22–24, 2021, at the Loews Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. Held in conjunction with the national Hereford show at the American Royal, this two-day conference features an industry trade show and educational forum to provide informational and networking opportunities for members and industry representatives. Educational sessions will feature established speakers to discuss relevant industry topics, including Tom Field, Ph.D., Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Kevin
Good, Vice President of Industry Relations and Analysis at CattleFax; Scott Bennett, Director of Congressional Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation; and Dr. Scott Nordstrom, Director of New Product Development for Merck Animal Health. Attendance at the educational forum and trade show is free for AHA members and guests. Each year the AHA, National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) are pleased to honor those who are making a significant impact in the breed and industry. During the event, Hereford Hall of Fame and Merit inductees, Golden and Century Breeders, as well as youth scholarship and award winners will be honored in special awards ceremonies. To register for the event, fill out the form by Oct. 15, 2021 at https://hereford.org/events/annual-meeting/.
