To be an ambassador you’ve got to be passionate about your subject. These ladies are definitely that. Pictured are (left-right) Carol Abrahamzon, ANCW, project manager from Minnesota, Joann Strom, South Dakota, Londa Johnson, Minnesota, Amanda Rankin, California and Christie Molinaro, Pennsylvania. I asked them what it means to be a beef ambassador and what they do. One of their most …
CBB Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee is hard at work here at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. They took a short break and before they got started again Diane Henderson, CBB staff, and I got them together for a photo. I’ll be able to do some interviews later. They’re going to be going out to the new Cattlemen’s Beef Board offices for lunch …
National Dairy Council Meeting in Denver Too
The Cattle Industry Summer Conference isn’t the only thing going on here in Denver. The National Dairy Council is also meeting at the same time/place for the first time. The NDC started off with a general meeting this afternoon. Here’s what they’ll be doing tomorrow. A unique highlight of this year’s Summer Conference will take place Tuesday, July 17, when …
Get Your NCBA Promotional Items
I am pretty sure I was the first customer at the promotional items booth. I’m the proud owner of a Beef Board denim shirt and cap. You can get yours too. If you’re not here there’s a place to make purchases online. 2007 Cattle Industry Summer Conference Photo Album
Beef Board Members Will Be BUSY
The executive committee of the Beef Board is already at work here in Denver. They get together to make sure everything is in order before everyone else arrives at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. At their lunch meeting I spoke with CBB chairman, Ken Stielow. He provides us with an overview of the conference from the Checkoff perspective. Ken says …
The Cattle Industry Media Room Masters
The masters of the media room are Joe Schuele and Grace Webb. Once again they’re setting up for the media. This time at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Things don’t really get cranked up until tomorrow but us bloggers are on the scene early (actually I’m the only one here at the moment). I interviewed Joe and Grace as they …
Beef Board Blogging Once Again
This week I’ll be the Beef Board Blogger once again in Denver. It’s time for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. I’ll be posting here and on Beef Board Meeting.com. That’s the Cattlemen’s Beef Board blog which is used to archive committee meeting agendas, notes and minutes. This will be the 4th meeting that I’ve blogged for CBB. The site is …
USAHA Moves To Midwest
The United States Animal Health Association is trading East coast maritime scenery for rugged, river bluffs in the Midwest. This national animal health forum has relocated its headquarters to St. Joseph, MO from Richmond, VA. “This is a very exciting time for USAHA,” says USAHA president and Georgia State Veterinarian Lee M. Myers. “We have been pleased with the results …
Pork Checkoff Blog and GMO Africa
Here’s some more blogs you might want to check out. The Scoop: This is the blog of the Pork Checkoff. Thanks to Teresa Roof (one of the pork bloggers) for bringing it to my attention. GMO Africa: He lives in Seattle and his name is James Njoroge. James specializes in agricultural biotechnology. He’s trained in mass communication and technical writing. …
GMO Food For Thought Blog By AgBioWorld
The GMO Food For Thought Blog has a new blogmaster. He’s C.S. Prakesh of Tuskegee University and AgBioWorld. His plans call for a weekly synopsis of topics of concern to the agricultural biotech community covering the latest news and innovation. The blog will also offer guest blog posts and industry news. AgBioWorld provides science-based information on agricultural biotechnology issues to …