Classes are in full swing, homework is piling up, I’m in my senior semester at SDSU, the snow is getting deep and I’m ditching school to head to sunny Arizona for the Cattle Industry’s Annual Trade Show and Convention. I’ll be catching up with Chuck in Phoenix as we gather with ranchers, industry professionals and friends for some good conversations and fellowship.

This will be my third time attending this convention, and without a doubt, it is one of my favorites. It’s pretty amazing that Chuck has captured my travels several times over the last three years. I enjoyed a little blast from the past by listening to this interview, “Passionate About Beef,” and reading this blog post, “Beef Ambassador Blogs.” It’s a little embarrasing to share these blasts from the past, but everyone needs a good chuckle now and again. This time, it’s just on my behalf!

Anyway, I’m looking forward to taking part in Cattlemen’s College, the Cattle-Fax Outlook Seminar, beef industry issues forums, Cattlemen’s Beef Board Update sessions, a media reception and NCBA’s Young Producers Council meetings. Yes, it is going to be a busy week, but I’m excited for it. It’s time to get back on the road again!