Cattle Connect – Details, episodes & analysis

The Alabama Cattlemen's Association website houses 58 pages of content, all linked to our association! While we won't dig into all 58 pages, join hosts Erin Beasley and Kayla Greer as they discuss some of the highlights, hidden gems and important resources housed on www.BamaBeef.org. 

In June, Bullock County Cattleman and YCLP Council Chairman Daniel Adams took to a 10-day trip across the country to explore the American beef industry. As the Alabama representative on the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Young Cattlemen's Conference, Daniel experienced the beef industry from pasture to plate along with 67 other young producers from across the nation. Listen in as host Kayla Greer rehashes his journey throughout the conference and how his experience compares to Alabama's Young Cattlemen's Leadership Program (YCLP). And be sure to listen to the end for a extra treat!  

The volunteer officers of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association are vital to the success and leadership of our trade organization. On this episode, we'll introduce you to ACA Vice President Wyatt Sasser, who hails from the southern part of the state in Covington County. Tune in to learn about Wyatt's ag and construction background, his family, and his perspective as an ACA officer.

What do rental cars, hotels and steak restaurants all have in common? A great discount, IF you are a member of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association! This week, Erin and Josie are chatting about the ins and outs of ACA membership, including the story behind the coveted red coats, how the membership year works, when the important deadlines are, and the great recruitment prizes available to both the counties and individual cattlemen. You will also learn more about the importance of membership in this organization and find out which Alabama county associations have already gone over the top!

Kick off summer grilling season with an introduction to Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Influencer Kathy Adams Phillips of Kathy's Southern Kitchen. Listen as Josie visits with Kathy to discuss the long-held relationship between the Adams Family and the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, the importance of utilizing external voices for beef education and ways producers can help extend the reach of beef messaging to more Alabama consumers. 

This week, Erin welcomes Alabama Farmers Federation Director of State Legislative Programs Russ Durrance to discuss the recently completed legislative session in Montgomery. Tag along as they talk all about the offensive and defensive steps taken by both organizations to support Alabama’s agriculture industry through policy, and the information you need to know regarding several key bills affecting producers.

The volunteer officers of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association are vital to the success and leadership of our trade organization. On this episode, we'll introduce you to 2024 ACA President Dr. Terry Slaten from Cullman County. Tune in to learn about Dr. Slaten's background, his family and his perspective as an ACA officer.

Join Josie and Erin as they discuss the upcoming annual Regional Membership Meetings! Learn about the history behind these summer get-togethers, what to expect when attending these meetings, and where you can go for more information. 

Join hosts Erin Beasley and Reid McGuire as they discuss an annual springtime favorite around the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association - the scholarship banquet. Hear more about the history of the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation and discover how the program has grown to today's record point of awarding over $110,000 to students pursuing a wide variety of careers.

The purpose of the Beef Checkoff Council is to serve as a division of the association to approve all activities, marketing plans and budgets related to the Alabama Beef Checkoff program, and it is chaired by Hale County Cattleman Brenda Glover. Tune in to meet Brenda and hear all about her unique perspective on the importance of Alabama's Beef Checkoff Program. And you guessed it, Brenda is the wife of ACA President-Elect Keith Glover, who we met on last week's episode of Cattle Connect!