A privelage to participate

By Tom Karr, OCA President

This year’s Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held February 1-3 in New Orleans. It is a great event that brings together all segments of the cattle industry, farmers, ranchers, equipment dealers and breed representatives. It fosters relationships across the industry with other like-minded people from all 50 states and several foreign countries.

OCA Directors

Shane Riley Director At-Large

Washington C.H. • Term expires 2023

740-572-2044, shane.rileywch@gmail.com

Jim Rogers Director At-Large

Logan • Term expires 2023 740-591-7311, jrogers@reedbaur.com

Frank Phelps Director At-Large Belle Center • Term expires 2025

937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net

Jaymes Maciejewski District 1 New Bavaria • Term expires 2023 309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com

Andy Lohr District 2 Bucyrus • Term expires 2024

419-569-3613, andylohr61@gmail.com

John Ferguson District 3 Chardon • Term expires 2025

440-478-0782, john@fergusonshowcattle.com

Mark Goecke District 4 Spencerville • Term expires 2023

419-233-3101, goeckefarms@gmail.com

Jason Dagger District 5 Cable• Term expires 2024

937-604-8820, jason.dagger@rwe.com

Kirsten Nickles District 6 Wooster • Term expires 2025

330-345-0477, KNickles@certifiedangusbeef.com

Brad Thornburg District 7

Barnesville • Term expires 2023

740-310-9196, thornburgcattle@yahoo.com

Linde Sutherly District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2024

937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com

Jim Jepsen District 9

Amanda • Term expires 2025

614-560-5919, jepsen.drfarms@gmail.com

Sarah Ison District 10

Moscow • Term expires 2023

513-314-5382, sarah.ison01@gmail.com

Lindsey Hall District 11

Hillsboro • Term expires 2024

937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com

Dale Taylor • District 12

Bidwell • Term expires 2025

740-709-6461, taylorjess2008@gmail.com

The convention never disappoints in providing the opportunity to gain knowledge on the latest trends, markets, legislation and equipment, as well as the affirmation of past practices, breeding decisions and the threats from the same adversaries that never seem to go away.

The policy side of the convention brings voting delegates from across the U.S. together on a truly grassroots level (pun intended: pause for a small chuckle : _______), to discuss and decide the best direction forward on multiple issues, for the overall benefit of all stakeholders, regardless of size. It is an honest and open democratic process where every participant has equal input. It is amazing to see, and a privilege to participate. America at its best!

It’s not all rosy and without its battles. Some opinions are shot down by other delegates, but never squashed by NCBA leadership. I look forward to the convention every year and encourage everyone to attend, if possible.

On November 1 and 2 the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association hosted the NCBA Region 1 meeting at our office in Marysville. NCBA Region 1 Policy VP Tim Schwab from Indiana, and Region 1 Federation VP Allan Robison from Ohio, facilitated the two day meeting. Region 1 includes all states in the Northeast from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, to Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, all the way to Maine.

NCBA Vice President, Mark Eisele from Wyoming attended and talked about the importance of the state/national partnership that is essential for the conveyance of local issues and concerns to the national offices.

Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO from the Denver office presented an update on the current issues and upcoming challenges facing the beef industry, including fake meat, lingering drought in the West, and positions in the office of foreign trade that have been left unfilled since January 2020.

On the second day, Ethan Lane, NCBA VP of Government Affairs, from the Washington D.C. office, discussed the constant threatening legislation to be challenged on a daily basis at the Federal level, including returning issues like Waters of the U.S., repeal of the Death Tax and increased taxes for small businesses, which includes most all beef producers.

This Region 1 meeting was the first to be held for the last 15 or so years. It was the consensus of all present to make it an annual meeting to be hosted by different state affiliates.

I hope to see everyone at our annual meeting and awards banquet on January 14, 2023 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio. You can make your reservations online at ohiocattle.org or by calling the OCA office.

Schedule of Events

10:30 a.m. Registration Desk Opens

Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Dr. South Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

11:30 a.m. Cattlemen’s Lunch

Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of NCBA, will be providing updates on important industry priorities and programs.

1:00 p.m. Ohio CattleWomen’s Annual Meeting

1:30 p.m. OCA Annual Meeting

Take an active role in your organization by attending the Annual Meeting. Members will set policy for 2023 and hear program and policy updates.

3:30 p.m. Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Annual Meeting

Following the annual meeting, the Foundation and the Ohio CattleWomen will present scholarships to the 2022 recipients.

5:00 p.m. Cattlemen’s Hospitality Hour

6:00 p.m. OCA Awards Banquet

Banquet highlights: Young Cattleman of the Year, Industry Service Award, Industry Excellence Award, Seedstock Producer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, Environmental Stewardship Award and Outstanding County Award.

8:30 p.m. Cattlemen’s Social & PAC Auction

Stick around following the banquet to enjoy refresh ments and an evening with fellow cattlemen. Don’t miss your opportunity to take home some great items and experiences with the Live & Silent auctions bene fiting OCA PAC and its political work on behalf of Ohio’s beef producers.

AgCredit

Alltech

Burkmann Nutrition

Coba/Select Sires

Corteva AgriScience

The Hartford Livestock Insurance

Featured Speaker

Colin Woodall

Colin Woodall is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and leads the country’s oldest and largest national trade association for cattle producers in being the trusted voice and definitive leader of the beef industry.

He has been with NCBA since 2004 and served as the association’s Chief Lobbyist in Washington, D.C., for a decade.

Special Visit From Cade Stover

Ohio State Football star and beef farmer, Cade Stover and his family, will be joining us at the Annual Meeting to meet with members and give a brief introduction during the Ohio Beef Council’s Beef Checkoff update!

Register & Book Your Room

Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Dr. South Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Room blocks are available for both Friday (Jan. 13) and Saturday (Jan. 14). Book your room by Dec. 22 to receive the discounted rate! 2 complimentary breakfasts are included in each room reservation. Call 614-880-4300 and mention the OCA Annual Meeting to book a room or use the link at ohiocattle.org.

Registration is required and can be found at www.ohiocattle.org or by calling the OCA office at 614-873-6736.

Thank You Sponsors

Heartland Feed Services

Kalmbach Feeds

Kent Nutrition Group

Ohio Angus Association

Ohio Association of Meat Processors

Ohio Beef Council

Ohio Corn & Wheat

Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association

Sancic Family Farm

United Producers, Inc.