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MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BANQUET ON JAN. 14

Business, policy and awards are just a few agenda highlights for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet being held on Jan. 14, 2023. OCA members are encouraged to gather in Columbus to participate in important discussions that will guide OCA’s top priorities for 2023. Attendance is important to the success of the organization as OCA works to represent the business interests important to Ohio’s cattle families. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation will award over 20 scholarships recipients. Following the Annual Meeting is the Awards Banquet where producers from across the state will take the stage as they are presented with awards in seven different categories. The event will be held at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. More information and registration will be available soon at www.ohiocattle.org.

The 2022 event included a PAC auction where members enjoyed mingling with friends while raising money for an important cause.

ESSELBURN SERVING AS INTERN FOR FALL SEMESTER

Andrea Esselburn, a Wayne County native, will be serving as an intern for OCA and the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) this fall. Esselburn is a junior at The Ohio State University (OSU) studying food business management with minors in agribusiness and agricultural communications.She grew up on a beef and grain farm where she says her love for agriculture and the beef industry took its root. One of her favorite things about being in college is getting involved on campus and interacting with her peers. She enjoys taking on leadership roles in clubs including Sigma Alpha, Meat Science Club and Food Science Club. She credits these extracurriculars for helping her develop leadership and organizational skills that will benefit her beyond college. Five years from now, Esselburn sees herself working in the food and agriculture industry, particularly in a meat science role where she will have the opportunity to interact with consumers. “I’m looking forward to my internship with OCA and OBC to work with the people here and to meet members across the state,” says Esselburn. “This fall I’m excited to work with staff and industry leaders to improve my communication skills through the work we do.”

Andrea Esselburn is serving as an OCA and OBC intern this fall.

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