PARTING SHOTS

OCA hosted board members and staff from fellow states for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Region I meeting on Nov. 1-2 at the office in Marysville. Over 40 cattlemen and women from different states gathered to discuss industry issues and share different projects and ideas. Attendees enjoyed visiting Rick and Bonnie Malir’s farm to mingle and network while learning about Ohio’s beef industry.

OCA staff recently visited members Bob Shugert and Steve and Stephanie Harris on their farms in Harrison County to tour the area, talk about their operations and view cattle.

R&C Packing of Gallia County recently received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) for use to expand and improve their facility this Spring.