American CattleWoman Fall 2022 Edition by AmericanCW

FALL 2022 THE AMERICAN CATTLEWOMAN “Define yourself before others do. Take the time to learn what drives you, what motivates you, calms you, and most importantly, what brings you joy.” - Heather Hays Stinnett Colorado CattleWomen, Inc.

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ANCW had a great Summer Business Conference in Reno last month with 17 states represented. Kady Porterfield, Chairman of the Board of Directors, conducted a great meeting where the business of American National CattleWomen was taken care of.We heard from guest speakers from Nevada, California and Washington D.C.. Oregon CattleWomen and the Florida CattleWomen presented educational workshops and we appreciate them stepping forward to share their activities with all attendees. Congratulations to Diana Wirth, Oregon CattleWomen President, and Holly Newsome, Florida CattleWomen President. I would also like to thank the American National CattleWomen Foundation for sponsoring our Platinum Jubilee Celebration. Members and guests had a great time and the entertainment was impeccable. Dana Wirth from Oregon entertained us with a beautiful rendition of opera as well as folk songs. It seemed to remind all of us of days gone by. Thank you again to Dana and Diana for sharing Dana’s

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As the summer heat continues to shine strong each day, we each have our own challenges that it brings. Whether it’s in the southeast with lightning and storms or the Midwest with drought conditions.The resiliency of our industry is strong, and we need to be as proactive with our partners as we can. As agriculturalists we need to continue to tell our story, make sure the right people hear and know how important our livelihood is not only to us, but to the nation. American National CattleWomen continue to stand united in our mission to educate, promote and legislate.

talent with us. I encourage you to make plans to attend national meetings and see how our organization does business and see your voice represented on the national level.The affiliate dues we pay to NCBA are exercised at this meeting and we have representation on committees to voice the desire of American National CattleWomen. We are taking an active role in the PAC committee, as we continue to see firsthand how important it is having the right people in place in the political arena making decisions for our industry.When you are contacted by our legislative chairman know that there is need for your personal input and knowledge.

With the fall months coming quickly, convention season will begin again and I’ll be on the road soon. It has been my honor to speak of our organization as well as the ever increasing role that women are playing in agriculture. Not only as workers, but in a decision making role. Being a generational rancher I enjoy speaking not only of my own history, but yet how important the next generations are to us and what we can do to give them the necessary tools to be sustainable in ranching. It’s time for us as an industry to be on the offense, for us to be the one carrying the conversation.We are essential to everyone’s day-to-day life and the best stewards of the land.We need to make sure that is part of the story we are telling. Studies show that people are making their buying decisions more from the emotional side than the scientific.Telling our story is more important than ever. Be a proud CattleWoman and #gitupinancw. (cont. on pg. 4)

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Within our association we have many wonderful ladies that continue to give of their time to others, not only for the beef industry, but for the community. We strive to help these ladies build knowledge and confidence through our leadership programs and we want to acknowledge them. Our Outstanding Promoter of the Year, Outstanding Educator of the Year and Outstanding CattleWomen of the Year award applications are due October 15. Seek out these ladies in your organization and let’s acknowledge them on the national level. We are proud of the work our ladies continue to do.

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We are planning for a great annual convention in New Orleans the end of January 2023. Final celebrations for our 70th year will come to a close and the passing of the gavel will happen as well. Make plans to attend and enjoy an ANCW tour, networking opportunities and the business of American National CattleWomen. We are collectively a group of women who have traditionally been the foot soldiers of the beef industry. Looking back over the last years at all the programs we have conquered and looking to the horizon for the new projects to get underway. Bring your success stories to our annual meeting and share with others so we can strengthen our organization with innovative ideas from our membership. We also have nominations coming up for several officer positions within our leadership; look into your membership and help us fill these positions. All of this information is available on our website. Please utilize ancw.org it has so much information to help you on a local and state level as well. We have made many improvements and additions to it recently. Thank you ladies for all your diligent work for the beef industry as well as the American National CattleWomen.

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A mentor of mine once told me you have to demand respect for yourself - you have to demand the respect you deserve. Just like a good momma cow demands respect for herself and her space, our place in this industry continues to earn respect as we hold tight to our boundaries. Our original momma cows of this organization knew it wouldn’t be easy to fight for our spot in the industry - but they did so relentlessly... and thank goodness they passed that breed characteristic down to their replacements.

- Eden M. Yarborough Treasurer, Florida CattleWomen Florida

Every herd has a lead cow - one who knows where she wants to go - whether that’s where the cow crew tells her or not. She doesn’t always listen to those telling her she can’t. In this industry and organization, we are blessed to be able to call those lead gals cattlewomen members and friends across this beautiful country we call our home pasture.

Some of our original herd is still here watching their progeny thrive, enjoying what past investments in the ranch have brought to life. Others are watching from a bit further away. Either vantage point, I believe they’re beaming with each achievement of this organization - and, ultimately of every member.

Whether you think your involvement in this organization is important or not, it’s immeasurable. Look back on every time you have shed light on the beef industry for the wondering minds, for the misinformed, for the unsure. Think of each interaction you have made that developed into a supplement for herd health - each networking opportunity you’ve turned into a friendship to supplement yourself. I have lost count, but not lost appreciation for the beauty of our herd growing - not only in number of head, but in experience, passion, and vitality. Your contributions are not made in vain - but made in support of the passion you embody as a member of this industry. Never lose sight of that which drives you.

s I sit here contemplating my involvement in the industry, I think back on all of those women who came before me - to till the soil - to fertilize the ground - to establish the fertile pasture upon which our organization would feed and grow - each season ensuring a sustainable herd was being developed. Those first good momma cows laid the foundation for a sound calf crop - the next generation of replacement heifers. The rancher - our industry - receives a strong set of replacements every year. Each set bringing a new outlook on the pasture - a new set of ideal characteristics to benefit the ranch.

There were three renewed policies: Exchange, Health Care Reform and Tax and Deductibility of Fence Replacement Costs. Vote was taken and all were positive for the industry, all passed renewal.

ANCW needs you to nominate that woman for our awards. We have the following awards you can nominate your state member for: Outstanding CattleWoman of the Year, Educator of the Year, or Promoter of the Year. Deadlines for nomination submissions for these three awards will be October 15,Please2022.

- Pamela Griffin ANCW ArizonaPresident-Elect

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send your nominations to Wanda Pinnow at cwpinnow@gmail.com. You can find the nomination forms on the ANCW website. If you have questions please email or call Wanda, 406-9783521.ANCW

e all have that member in our state who just shines. She has shown wonderful skills of being a promoter of beef in your state. This can be in education, by promotion or legislation regarding beef in your state. She can just be all around CattleWoman of the year.

- Wanda Pinnow ANCW Past President Montana

There were three new policies voted on: Producer Packing Capacity Incentives, Tax Exemption for Disaster Assistance, Agriculture Standalone Conservation Purpose and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program. All were voted on and approved and all were positive for the industry.

I attended the NCBA Tax and Credit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 beginning at 4:30 p.m. and held votes for Arizona State Cattle Growers and American National CattleWomen.

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5) Have a plan in place for potential protests.

y year as ANCW Vice President has offered some educational opportunities that were most invaluable to me. One of the ANCW educational opportunities I particularly enjoyed took me to the Animal Ag Alliance Conference held in Kansas City. Besides getting the opportunity to network with so many from different levels of the animal protein food chain, I wanted to share with you important points from one of the sessions that gave me vital safeguards to protect any family operation. The session was called, ‘Be Ready to Secure the Future of Animal Ag: Being Proactive and Understanding Activist Threats’. Those leading the discussion included Hanna Thompson-Weeman, AAA President and CEO, Rebecca Morgan, Dept. Asst. Director of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center and Deputy Director of the National Insider Threat Task Force, and Andrew Rose, Strategic Advisor and Consultant.

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3) Create a Basic Security System for the Barns and places activists would seek to invade to promote their movement.

2) Post “No Trespassing” signs around the property and post signs for any restricted areas on the property.

While the discussion was underway, attendees were introduced to the underworld of animal extremism. Animal protein producers present were given advice that can be used to protect themselves from attack by animal extremists. Confinement of animals/poultry continues to be a major issue activists like to focus on. The most favored tactic used across various animal rights organizations is undercover videos.

The most common tactic the activist organizations use is obtain video footage through undercover employment at an animal production facility or food processing plant. Once the activist gets a job on the farm, ranch, or confined animal feeding operation, they can plant video recording devices and retrieve footage when they need it. Even after devices have been discovered and the employee has been removed, the videos have been uploaded somewhere. Detailed vetting of new hires is most crucial to an operation’s security.

1) Get to know your local law enforcement authorities before the potential activity takes place. Offer law enforcement an invitation to your place to show them your property and how everything is set up.

6) Make sure those conducting interviews are educated by BQA standards, the guidelines you follow for animal welfare, and the environmental policies you follow.

- Ruth Coffey ANCW Vice President Oklahoma

What are some safeguards to help prepare for these situations that could come our way?

4) Develop a visitor policy complete with the known credentials of those visiting and make sure visitors are escorted at all times by approved farm personnel.

How do we prepare for these nightmare scenarios that include activists? We must know our rights as a farm owner or employee when it comes to interacting with activist activity. As ANCW members we must seek opportunities to educate and reach out to external audiences like legislators, consumers, and those in food service whether it be grocery stores or restaurants. We must grow proactive conversations that will eventually build a trust bank with those we need to know us best. Build upon OUR farm story and share it on social media platforms. This prevents others from telling our stories for us. Ultimately, we must develop transparency, and peel away the thought that the animal ag community is a very closed industry. Networking with fellow ANCW members at conferences and learning what members deal with locally and in their state gives us insight as to how to prepare for future outcomes at our farms.

A second tactic popular to activists is using drones and frontline surveillance. Using these tactics helps show the identity of the farm’s location and layout. Extremist groups can then send their activists out to organize and protest. Finding the places where your operation is most vulnerable are crucial to secure. Some activists feign reasons to conduct a “supposed” visit to learn more about how their food is produced. They are even known to handcuff themselves to the entrance of the farm to prevent day-to-day activities.

“See y’all in January at the Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, LA! #gitupinancw”.

ometimes you attend a meeting and you wonder why you bothered to attend and spend all that money. Other times you are so excited and floating with ideas as you leave. A couple weeks ago, Tehama Co. CattleWoman President Kendra McCluskey and I attended the 2022 American National CattleWomen Summer Business Meeting in Sparks, Nevada, with 55 CattleWomen representing 17 ANCW affiliates. The meeting was packed with fun, insight, education and friendships in just two days.

Ways and Means with Tammi Didlot, and there is a beautiful ‘wild rag’ available. Social media drives merchandising, since 70 were sold last week. A new wild rag in fall colors will soon be ready, and “with a wild rag you need a slide.” You can purchase the leather slide with flowers, or custom made with your Followingbrand.thebreak was Agricultural Literacy Coordinator Amber Smyer, from National Ag in the Classroom. There are many different approaches for us to share our story, because we want informed consumers. Informal education is a poster at the fair. For PreK – 12 grade there are lesson plans that have been developed for teachers in the classroom. American Farm Bureau has resources and learning materials for all ages. NAITC has the Teacher Center with materials that are needed for lessons.

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The ANCW Budget was presented by Tammi Didlot, Oklahoma, and they operate on a cash budget. Legislative/Resolutions with Cheryl Foster, California. Learned that every five years resolutions are reviewed, and anyone can bring a resolution forward. She urged us and the membership to stay informed and get involved at local level. Stay active and work with other organizations. Nominations for ANCW officers are due January 1st, Evelyn Greene, Alabama stated “We need strong women.” Membership drive for new members was successful with 50 joining in different states, said Ruth Coffey,PublicOklahoma.Relationschair is Cheyenne Sparks, Oklahoma President, plus mother of preschool children and the age of my grand-daughters. She said that ANCW has 10,000 followers on Facebook, with most in the 25 to 34 year range. We are to ‘share’ when we see something we like, ‘post’ when we are taking care of our animals and living our lifestyle, and ‘tag’ people. With 70 years of ANCW history, she is looking for pictures, videos from the past for the archives in Laramie, WY. The next day Cheyenne taught the group on their cell phone or laptop, how to create flyers for meetings or ranches using Canva . Fortunately, my great-grandson is less technologically challenged than I am, since he has grown up with computers and cell phones.

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When we signed in, the two at the registration table had a weary look on their faces since it had been a journey from Oklahoma that had cancellations and delays in the previous 24 hours, plus a night at the airport. But they greeted us with a smile and hug.

ANCW is celebrating 70 years of education, promotion and legislation about beef. In Tehama County the CowBelles were chartered in 1953 with Freda Owens as president. My mother paid my sister Marilyn’s and my dues in order for us to be charter members since we were college students.

This was a note on Facebook following the meeting: “Thank you to our sponsors for their support! Thank you to our officers for all of their time and hard work putting this event together. Thank you to our members that drive us forward and are our grassroots. Thank you to you, all of you, for supporting us and this great cattle community we call home!”

Our first day was the business side with the Executive Board meeting, presided over by President Reba Mazak, FL. With a welcome from Nevada CattleWomen President Maddison Bowers, Elko. She mentioned their first president was Anna Dressler, in 1956 as the Western Nevada CowBelles with 126 charter members. The Dressler’s were friends of my parents.

Nevada Agriculture in the Classroom shared their Bingo game, with us getting signatures of a person who had “Has a $ 5 bill in their pocket” for fiber column; “Doodles on their paper during meetings” for forestry column; “Lost your way in a corn maze” for fuel/ energy; “Has milked a cow” for ag; “Has mowed lawns for money” or “Bought a poinsettia for the holidays” for nursery/landscaping, to give you an idea about this Bingo. We also stepped inside their ag education trailer with many items for students to see and learn about. This was presented by Amber Smyer, NV Department of Ag’s Agricultural Literacy Coordinator and Board President Woody Worthington.

Part 2: CattleWomen gathered in Reno, Nevada for American National CattleWomen Summer Business Conference for educational learning sessions and workshops, plus having fun and making new friends.

the Classroom. “1. Provide each student with 3 to 5 white balloons. These represent the student’s cattle herd. 2. Students will blow up the balloons. Balloons that pop will be considered a loss to cattle rancher. 3. Students will use markers to draw their ‘brands’ on their ‘cattle’. 4. When all the cattle are branded, they must be ‘trucked’ to the range. Students will decide how many cattle will fit comfortably in each truck (large plastic garbage bags). Then students must figure out how many ‘trucks’ they will need to transport all the cattle. Explain that overcrowding will cause distress and the possible death of an animal. Too few animals could allow too much movement, which could result in an animal slipping and hurting itself. 5. After all the cattle are turned out on the ‘range’ (playground, cafeteria, gym, etc.) and allowed to graze for a while (move the balloons around to mix them up, similar to what they would do on an open range) the ranchers must gather their cattle. The first cattleman to successfully gather all his/her cattle wins. (A yard stick was used to gather the cattle, not hands). Remember that a popped balloon at any time is a loss to the rancher.” Fun watching the women trying to herd a balloon with a stick.

“Reading cattle brands is pretty simple if you know a couple of rules. In the same way that we read the English Language from left to right, and from top to bottom, cattle brands are read the same way... Brands are read from left to right, from the top down or from the outside to the inside. If a letter or symbol is made backwards from its normal position, it’s read as a reverse. A letter partially over on its face or back is said to be tumbling. If a letter lies horizontally on its face or back, it is called lazy. Letters with a curving flare at the top and rounded angles are called running. Adding a dash to the left and right of a letter, or at the top, is called a flying letter. Add legs and it is called a walking letter.”

That evening we enjoyed the Platinum Jubilee Celebration Reception sponsored by the ANCW Foundation We enjoyed western music from Dana Wirth, Klamath Falls, OR, and what a voice, as she played her guitar.

Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Governmental Affairs in Washington, D.C. gave us a legislative update. There are federal lands in the 14 western states and grazing is important. “Make sure you know what we are talking about. Ask.” USDA can’t carry out their job, needing staff and resources. Current thought is more new segments of federal oversight. (And they don’t have the money.) “This is the last real week of this Congress. Five weeks of campaigning, then pretend to work. Bills will have riders, then brinkmanship. Depends on how election turns out. Elections have consequences. January 3, starts all over in Congress. Farm Bill will run out of money. Potential habitat vs essential habitat.”

Oregon CattleWomen shared the ‘Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Activity Book’ that was new to me.Very nice. Then we participated in their Beef Education activity, “What’s in My Ear Tag.” We received a project supplies list, ear tag template, project outline, and I found interesting ‘How to Read a Cattle Brand Info Sheet’.

Beautiful.Thesecond day of the American National CattleWomen Summer Business Meeting started with breakfast in Rosie’s Grill at the Nugget for Kendra, Callie & Ainsley, Barbara Jackson of AZ and me. I was surprised to see all the waitresses, waiters and bus boys were grey haired. They were great and so efficient, and then I remembered reading that young people don’t want to work. Also no valet parking, because lack of staff.

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Oregon and Nevada also shared their Ag in the Classroom activities.

Kady Porterfield, Washington, is Chairman of the ANCW Board of Directors and introduced Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Chairman Norman Voyles, Jr., Indiana. In 1985 we voted for the Beef Checkoff, funded by one dollar when we sell a bovine. (I was a member of the California Beef Council, and helped campaign for the passage.) “The Beef Check Off touches everyone.” Dollars are used for research and marketing. Jennifer Houston, Past President of NCBA explained the Federation of Beef Councils as contractors to CBB. Mention of trade was interesting, since 12% of beef is imported, and 75% is lean beef for ground beef.

Wish I had learned this years ago when I was CowBelle President. It was so informative and constructive.TheAmerican National CattleWomen Past Presidents gathered for a photo after we adjourned. Tammi Didlot, Oklahoma; Barbara Jackson, Arizona; Melanie Fowle Nelson, California; Gwen Geis, Wyoming; Wanda Pinnow, Montana; Evelyn Greene, Alabama and our current president Reba Mazak, Florida. Great seeing everyone again.

This article was originally published in Red Bluff Daily News.

Then it was Lobbying 101, How to be an effective advocate in Washington D.C. Lobbyist is a noun. (Willard Hotel – President Grant- 1870’s- hung out in the lobby, helped put people in right places). Goal of Lobbyist is to educate, by having all facts in front of them. Anyone can lobby – 1st Amendment. The basics are the 3 Bs – Brief, Bright, Be Gone.

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Guest speaker was Markie Hageman on ‘Empowered CattleWomen’. “We have the opportunity to continue a 70 year legacy. What we do now matters. Our stories are different, but we can empower other women supporting agriculture. We have a stronger voice if you get involved. We need to share how we are different. You can be inspiring, knowledgeable, empowering.” She switched from fashion to animal science in 2016. At that time she didn’t know the difference between a Hereford and an Angus, when she discovered ag at 26 years old. She started to share ag advocacy, but didn’t know much, however we all have different perspectives. “Important as cattlewomen, we need to empower other cattlewomen.”

I wish everyone could have heard our workshop legislative speaker, Senior Director of Government Affairs NCBA, Tanner Beymer. He gave us an overview of the House and Senate races, and “pay attention to these three states, GA, PA and AZ”.

Be Brief – meetings are short. Tailor and hone your message. Determine your goals and state them early. No dialogues or lectures. 1. Know your audience. 2. Be ready with facts and stats, but don’t bombard. 3. Listen, listen, listen to tone of their voice. 4. Assess, Adapt, Repeat.

Be Gone – Be mindful of the time, and body language. Re-summarize your key message. Open the door for follow-up discussion. Thank the interns and staff assistants.

Be Bright – Smile. Select a sitting member of Congress. 2. Know 2 to 3 facts about the Member in order to better deliver your message. Example: District facts, known positions. 3. Compare against your key message and supporting points, examples.

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2. Be objective in their deliberations.

President-Elect – (1-year term)

Region V – Katharine Bruce

We are always looking for dynamic women to rise into leadership positions on the national level who can direct and lead this organization. If you or one of your fellow CattleWomen is interested in running for an office, please visit the ANCW website and check out the applications and forms in the “Members Only” section for details. Applications and nominations are due on or before January 1, 2023.

The American National Cattlewomen’s Association is a grassroots association with a tremendous history with a shared passion and a shared voice. We have a successful record of positively promoting beef and the beef industry.

Co-Chair – Wanda Pinnow, 2nd Past President 2019

Region I – Jodi Jordan

Member at Large Elected 2022 – Barbara Jackson

ominating Committee Seeking Prospects for 2023

This national voice is the AMERICAN CATTLEWOMAN. The American National Cattlewomen’s Association and our beef promotion message have impacted consumers, politicians, and other cattle producers all over the United States and beyond since the beginning.

Region III – Debbie Chute

The following positions are open for nomination:

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I encourage you to run for office or identify eligible members to nominate. Only through our volunteer efforts, will we be able to continue building a strong, active, and successful national association. We’ve come a long way, but we have a long way to go.

In 1952, cattlewomen had the foresight to organize their individual messages into a strong national voice as the American National Cattlewomen’s Association.

Region IV – Ddee Haynes

Region II – Beth Barber Jones

Region VI – Nikki Weston

3. Compare experience, ability, and expertise.

1. Carefully determine who is qualified to serve according to ANCW Bylaws with a preference toward those actively engaged in the cattle industry.

Vice President – (1-year term) Collegiate Member at Large for Board of Directors– (1-year term)

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5. Nominate leaders whose guidance will benefit our organization.

Member at Large Elected 2022 – Jill Ginn

Region VII – Shirley Thompson

The Nominating Committee: consists of eleven (11) members. The seven (7) Region Directors, two (2) members at large elected from the general membership, and the two (2) most immediate Past Presidents.

The nominating committee shall recommend nominees according to the following principles:

Chair – Evelyn Greene, Immediate Past President 2020-2021

4. Evaluate the relative merits of all nominees in a fair and equitable manner.

a. have served one (1) year on the Executive Committee as a voting member.

k. Serve as the general chair of the seven (7) region meetings.

l. Serve as a member of the Ways and Means Committee.

President-Elect shall:

h. Accept duties as assigned to her by the President or the Executive Committee.

The elected officers shall have been members in good standing of the Corporation for at least two (2) years immediately preceding nomination and shall be members in good standing of an affiliated organization. The elected officers shall each be from different states.1.The

g. Appoint a Working Group Manager for each Focus Area Committee.

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n. Appoint voting members to the appropriate National Cattlemen’s Beef Association policy committees. ANCW, as an affiliate of NCBA, has voting seats on various policy committees. Shall also appoint members to attend the Cattlemen’s Beef Board joint committees (only Federation and CBB directors make up and vote on the joint committee). These ANCW representatives shall report back to the ANCW Executive Committee on the activities of committee meetings they attended and write appropriate articles for the ANCW Newsletter. These appointed members are recommended by the ANCW officers.

b. The President-Elect shall automatically succeed to the Presidency at the completion of the President’s term in office, or in the event, that a vacancy occurs in the office of President. If for any reason the President-Elect is unable to assume the Presidency in either instance, the duties, but not the office, of the President shall automatically be assumed by the Vice President until an election is held in accordance with the Bylaws.

e. Execute instruments of Conveyance and Encumbrance as authorized by the Executive Committee subject to the restrictions in the Articles of Incorporation.

Descriptions of Positions and Qualifications:

i. Be reimbursed expenses pertaining to the duties of the office as budgeted. When expenses are incurred as the official representative of the President-elect, such expenses shall be allowed from the President-elect’s budget.

j. Be expected to attend: The seven (7) ANCW Region meetings (ANCW funds may be available to assist in her travel or the Regions may pay for her expenses), The National Cattleman’s Beef Association Meeting as a non-voting member, The Legislative Week in Washington, D.C. (or appoint someone else to attend certain meetings), The Women in Ag Annual Meeting.

f. Appoint chairs to the two (4) key Admin Committees: Bylaws/Policies & Procedures/ Resolutions Committee, Membership, Communications Committee, Public Relations, and Ways and Means Committee plus the Credentials and Awards Committee to serve as needed during her term of office as President. Designate a past NCBA president and a past CBB Chair to serve on the Board of Directors, as ex-officio (non-voting member.) All other committee members will be elected by their Regions.

c. She shall execute instruments of Conveyance and Encumbrance as authorized by the Executive Committee and is subject to the restrictions in the Articles of Incorporation.

d. Perform the duties of the President in her absence.

m. Serve as Co-Chair of the By-laws and Policies and Procedures Committee.

c. Shall attend the Board of Directors meetings at summer meeting and Annual Meeting.

2. The Vice-President shall:

e. Serve as a member of the Ways and Means Committee.

g. Shall serve as the chairman of the President’s Council.

3. The Collegiate Member at Large for the Board of Directors shall:

b. Be a member of ANCW in good standing.

b. Or have served as a Member-At-Large on the ANCW Board of Directors and completed a three (3) year term.

d. Accept duties as assigned to her by the President or the Executive Committee.

a. Have served at least one (1) year as an elected, voting member on the Executive Committee, either past or present, or have served as an ANCW Administrative committee or Marketing committee Chair or Co-Chair for at least one (1) year or served as a Working Group Manager for a minimum of two (2) years.

j. Serve as chair of the Membership Committee.

a. Be enrolled in a university.

- Evelyn Greene ANCW Immediate Past President (2020-2021) Chair, ANCW Nominating Committee Alabama

q. Attend or participate in the Young Cattlemen’s Tour. ANCW is allowed one (1) seat on the tour. This seat shall be reserved for the President-elect or Vice President of ANCW. If neither the President-elect nor the Vice President can attend, an ANCW member shall be chosen. She must fill out the NCBA application by the deadline.

i. Serve as representative to Animal Ag Alliance Summit.

h. Be reimbursed expenses pertaining to the duties of the office as budgeted.

p. Be a liaison to the 7 Region Directors.

o. Review Employee Handbook.

c. The Vice President shall assume the office of the President-Elect and the duties.

f. Represent the Executive Committee on the ANCW Foundation Board.

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General practices used during drought were discussed.

2. Animal Disease Traceability Update –Chase DeCoite, Director of Animal Health and Food Policy for NCBA

hese meetings were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26 & 27 in Reno. Presentations at this meeting included:

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• African Swine Fever in Haiti, not far from the U.S. and with thousands of Haitians crossing our borders illegally.

• The Longhorn Asian Tick landed on the east coast and is working its way west, now as far as Arkansas and Kansas. If you want to know more about this Tick please reach out to me.

• Anaplasmosis, Kansas State University is working on the Vaccine.

1. Cattle Health & Welfare During Drought Conditions by Dr. Gabriele, DVM from UC Davis

• FMD(Hoof & Mouth Disease) is racing through Indonesia, with a couple million doses of vaccine for 14 million cattle and a government reluctant in a food insecure country to eradicate the disease by slaughtering animals. The Australian cattle industry, only 400 miles from Indonesia, is extremely worried about FMD reaching their shores. Needless to say this is being closely monitored.

- Barbara Jackson ANCW Past President Arizona

health came under discussion in several reports/committees in Reno.

4. Updates on the BQA program was given by Julia Herman DVM, Beef Cattle Specialist Veterinarian with NCBA.

3. NCBA Emerging Cattle Research & Herd Security Working group was reported by Robert Larson DVM, Chair of this working group.Animal

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Reminder: All NCBA Resolutions passed at Reno are tentative until they mail it out to their complete membership for approval.

Resolutions were adopted – for a complete list of Resolutions passed at Reno go to the NCBA website to the members section (you have to be a member of NCBA to access).

The Traceability working group met for 3 hours. The metal bangs ear tag is no longer being used – only EID tags. They must be the 840 official tags. USDA is working well with NCBA. There are free tags with state vets – about 1 ½ - 2 years’ worth. But no more money will go to tags it is being spent on tag readers. They want the cattle to move at the “speed of commerce”. NCBA President Don Schiefelbein has spoken that traceability to speed up animal disease tracing and reducing the number of animals sacrificed is an urgent issue the industry needs to handle now. That issue becomes more critical as the percentage of our beef production destined for export has risen to 15 percent and the contribution to fed prices approaches $500/ head. A serious animal disease problem would cut that marketing channel out overnight.

It seems when a wind project was constructed all on BLM in Idaho the NEPA study only lasted 6 months. Normally a NEPA study takes up to three years to complete. It is things like this the President is having done to get his natural energy completed. Hope fully we will no longer have an incident of the cattle shooting which took place in New México happen again.

atie LaVoy gave the group an update on Green House Gas emissions reporting. Proposed reporting requirements for publicly traded companies would include direct emissions energy and electricity generation emissions and supple chain emissions. This means that any publicly traded entity that sells beef could be required to submit Green House gas emissions data from beef cattle supple chain. Comments were drafted from NCBA and 10 other agricultural groups which will provide an overview of the rule proposal and unique impact of the agricultural industry.

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1. SEC GHG Reporting Rule by Katie LaVoy an Attorney. In March 2022 the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) proposed a sweeping new mandate on publicly traded entities (such as the packers, hamburger chains, etc). related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting. This means that any publicly traded company entity that sells beef would be required to submit GHG emissions data from the beef cattle supply chain.

Two campaigns – 30 x 30 and America the beautiful. Most press releases are about America the Beautiful, about more bike paths, more access to public lands. 30 x 30, both are about big land acquisitions. People from different states mentioned agencies buying large ranches.

- Wanda Pinnow ANCW Past President Montana

3. DC Policy Update by Mary Thomas Hart – NCBA Environmental Counsel

Some items the NCBA office is working on are, “That grazing the land is a land management tool and needs to be defined as one.” This needs to be used when talking about BLM leases. The office is also asking for 1) more pay for the fire fighters, 2) more water stations to be built, 3) reducing fuel over loads and 4) on vacant allotments to have access.

Legal cases were discussed; West Virginia vs EPA – regarding a clean power plan. Sackett vs EPA is the 4th look at WOTUS. NPPC vs Rosi – Calif Prop 12 – a state law dictating how food is produced to be sold in that state. Plenty of work just to allow us to do our Resolutionsbusiness.were

adopted – for a complete list of Resolutions passed at Reno go to the NCBA website to the members section (you have to be a member of NCBA to access).

his meeting was held on Tuesday July 26 in Reno. Presentations at this meeting included:

Keep a good relationship with your legislators if you living in a state which has public lands you will need them to help you sooner or later.

Reminder: All NCBA Resolutions passed at Reno are tentative until they mail it out to their complete membership for approval.

At the time there is not really much being said about America the Beautiful (30 X 30). Just be alert, let the office know if something is happening is your neck of the woods. The big talk was the 2020 Habitat that was resended. Previously it was written, In order to be a habitat, it must have been a critical habitat. Now they will decide what makes up a critical habitat.

- Barbara Jackson ANCW Past President Arizona

2. 30 x 30 Update by Kaitlyn GloverDirector of NCBA Natural Resources

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- Tyler Schuster ANCW Public Relations Committee Member Texas

The program stopped at a variety of places including R.A. Brown Ranch, Caviness Packers, West Texas A&M University, Wrangler Feedyard and H-E-B. Students were tasked with activities at multiple stops. The highlight of the trip for many students was seeing the impact high quality protein can have. Students were given $20 and had to plan and purchase a full day of meals for 2 people while at H-E-B. Students met with a nutrition specialist to learn what a nutritious meal was. The students then took the items they purchased to a local nonprofit, Lubbock Impact. The students were able to meet with the Executive Director of Lubbock Impact and hear how many people would be impacted by the fresh beef they were able to put in the food pantry.

The program ended with students presenting a 5-minute oral presentation based on a topic they were assigned for the week. 2 students walked away with $1,000 scholarships. The program emphasized the need to educate the next generation of cattle ra isers. The 2023 tour dates have not been set but interested attendees can look for details at tscra.org early spring.

uly 25th -29th 14 Texas and Oklahoma high school students jumped on a charter bus and made their way across the Texas panhandle to tour the beef industry. The program is hosted by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and is a program they plan to continue annually. The program was structured to not only introduce attendees to each segment of the beef industry, but allow for practical application that immersed students into the shoes of those who buy, sell, produce, and rely upon the protein of beef.

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- Ruth Coffey ANCW Vice President Oklahoma

Currently ANCW has been holding a Membership Drive from April 1 through September 30. Looking at memberships signed up from April 1 through the Summer Conference, (July 24 & 25) bring us to 50 new members, 45 lapsed renewals, and 17 current members who had renewed their memberships. September 30 will bring a close to our membership drive, so if you find someone who isn’t a member yet or has a lapsed membership, please encourage them to join and sign your name as their referral. So far, ANCW should be proud that we have bounced up to 994 current members.

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ANCW grants our Past Presidents a Lifetime Presidential Membership and are not thereafter required to pay dues. Our State Affiliate Membership ($250) is granted to organizations bearing the name of their state with CattleWomen or Cowbelles, breed organizations, or industry related groups. These affiliate members will subscribe to the objectives of ANCW and assist with its programs. Their bylaws will not be in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of ANCW. The final membership level ANCW offers is our Associate Membership ($150). These members are composed of companies, private enterprises, or individuals that want to support the purpose of ANCW. These members do not hold an official position or vote as regular members of ANCW.

s ANCW Membership chairman, I have become familiar with our membership numbers and member classifications. To start, I would like to ask if the membership you hold with ANCW is a Regular Membership? This membership level of $60, is granted to individuals who are actively engaged in an or interested in promoting the beef industry. We have a Collegiate Membership level ($20), which is granted to individuals upon enrollment and up to age 24 and or who are actively attending a university or trade school. Our Junior Cattlewomen Membership level ($20), is granted to individuals from birth through 17 years of age. ANCW has a Sustaining Membership level ($85), which includes individuals who are actively engaged in and/or interested in promoting the beef industry. This membership includes a donation added to the regular membership fee. Our Lifetime Memberships ($1000) are granted to individuals who are actively engaged in and/or interested in promoting the beef industry and pay a one-time lifetime membership due as determined by the Board of Directors.

Keep in mind, a new member from each region will receive a window cling sticker and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a metal “beef” sign. One new member from each region will win! Also, if we have any top recruiters who recruit five new members, your name will be put in a drawing to win a free one-year membership in the name of your choice! One Top Recruiter from each region will be selected.

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heck out our new wild rag slides. These are handmade out of leather. We have a basic ANCW slide and a customizable brand slide. You can order these on the website. These will look great on our beautiful wild rags and make a wonderful gift.

The Live Cattle Marketing Committee’s approach to review and adoption of resolutions was smooth and efficient. The resolutions were grouped with all those requiring the same action together. This allowed for smooth, quick discussion. The new 14-Day Delivery Resolution that we discussed during our ANCW meeting was pulled by Iowa Cattleman’s Association. No explanation was given.

- Tammi Didlot ANCW CFO ANCW Past President Oklahoma

- Cheryl Foster ANCW Legislation Liaison California

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The Beef It’s What’s for Dinner Signs are also available to be ordered online. These can be personalized for your ranch or for a gift to someone you do business with.

We are always looking for more sponsors and great fundraising ideas. Please reach out and share any you may have.

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im Fryer runs an organized meeting. He prepares an agenda and follows it.There were two presentations about how to use insurance to minimize your risk exposure with cattle pricing. However I left with no more understanding of how to do this than when I entered the room. The presenters spoke in acronyms well above my head. Charlie Potts from the USDA spoke about the collection of live contracts information. They expect to be sharing the information in six months to one year. Tanner Beymer of NCBA gave an update on several bills NCBA is watching closely that have moved from the House of Representatives to, currently, the Senate.

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ent Bacus, NCBA Staff, talked to us about International Trade and Market Access. In the United States, beef exports account for $483.49 per head, that is an increase of 34% from exports in 2021. Korea is the dominate importer in our market, importing $1.29 billion per year. The import value is $3.8 billion in the world. We find ourselves complaining and asking “why are we importing so much lean beef trimmings?” The United States suppliers cannot supply the ground beef demand-per-day here in the United States. That is why we must import lean beef trimmings. When imports do come in, there is a beef check off payment. That is money gained without using our natural resources. It is the tariffs that our government is working on getting abolished. Korea has a 40% tariff that is gone. Columbia and Panama also have tariffs. China is in a phase of the agreement to abolish the tariff. NCBA is the first to urge the USDA to suspend the Brazilian import tariff. It seems that the USDA favors Brazil as they did not report their break out within the 24 hour window for which they were supposed to. To this the USDA did not react.

The Trade Policy also depends upon the relationship President Biden has with that country’s leader. He does not have a good relationship with Britain’s Prime Minister.

There were 4 new resolutions, Truck Driver Shortage, Vaccine requirements, NAP Enhancement, Domestic Meat Inspection System and Supply Chain Capacity and Access to labor. All were favorable to our industry; all were voted on and approved.

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attended the NCBA Agriculture and Food Policy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 scheduled at 2:00 p.m. I carried votes for Arizona State Cattle Growers and American National CattleWomen. Presented Resolutions 1-4 were accepted and approved by vote with Resolution 1 having minor language changes to clarify the intent of the resolution

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- Pamela Griffin ANCW President-Elect Arizona

NHTC hormones are always in the discussion. When talks take place with the following countries; China, Kenya and Nicaragua, Human Rights are always at the top of the list along with tariffs. So many small things fall into the discussion with other countries it is not an easy day to trade any day. They make it very complicated.

- Wanda Pinnow ANCW Past President Montana

The expiring policies renewed were: Dairy Policy, Forage Crop Storage Structures, Federal and State Drought Designations, Fence Replacement Cost Share Eligibility, Federal Reinsurance for Private Sector Catastrophic Livestock Risk Insurance, Immigration Reform, Agriculture Worker Program Enhancements, Guiding Principles for Farm Bill (Directive), CRP in Disaster Situations (Directive), and Agriculture Education and Research Funding (Directive).

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ZACTRAN is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. ZACTRAN is also indicated for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida

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MINUTES TO REACH THE SITE OF INFECTION1* 103024TYPICALLYHEALTHCATTLEIMPROVESWITHIN DAYS OF THERAPYFIGHTINGBRD 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, or in calves to be processed for veal. Subcutaneous injection may cause a transient local tissue reaction in some cattle that may result in trim loss of edible tissues at slaughter. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS. HOURS 2** For more information about a better BRD treatment, talk to your veterinarian or visit ZACTRAN.com. *Clinical relevance has not been determined. **A small percentage of cattle may have already suffered lung damage, and may be too far gone or will require a little longer to turn around.1 Giguère S, Huang R, Malinski TJ, et al. Disposition of gamithromycin in plasma, pulmonary epithelial lining fluid, bronchoalveloar cells and lung tissue in cattle. Am J Vet Res 2011;72(3):326-330. 2 Sifferman RL, Wolff WA, Holste JE, et al. Field efficacy evaluation of gamithromycin for treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at feedlots. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2011;9(2):166-175. 3 ZACTRAN product label. ZACTRAN® is a registered trademark of the Boehringer Ingelheim Group. ©2021 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth, GA. All Rights Reserved. US-BOV-0435-2021-BEEF-V2 A TREATMENTBRDTHATGETSTOTHEACTIONFAST. THAT’SPOWERTHEOF Body Weight (lb) Dose Volume (mL) 110 2 220 4 330 6 440 8 550 10 660 12 770 14 880 16 990 18 1100 20 150 mg/mL ANTIMICROBIAL NADA 141-328, Approved by FDA For subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal.

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The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report suspected adverse drug events, for technical assistance, or to obtain a copy of the SDS, contact Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. at 1-888-637-4251. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS, or online at www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection of ZACTRAN may cause a transient local tissue reaction in some cattle that may result in trim loss of edible tissues at slaughter.

Animals should be appropriately restrained to achieve the proper route of administration. Use sterile equipment. Inject under the skin in front of the shoulder (see illustration).

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer ZACTRAN one time as a subcutaneous injection in the neck at 6 mg/kg (2 mL/110 lb) body weight (BW). If the total dose exceeds 10 mL, divide the dose so that no more than 10 mL is administered at each injection site.

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RESIDUE WARNINGS: Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

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