Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association 2014 Annual Convention
Join us for the 2014 Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention! This year's convention will be held December 4th-6th at Grand Casino located in Hinckley, MN. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-800-626-5825
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Schedule (Subject to Change):
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Thursday, December 4th:
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2:00 - 5:00 PM
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MSCA Policy & Resolutions Committee Meeting
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6:30 PM
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Social Hour and Exhibitor/Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
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Friday, December 5th:
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration & Auction Item check in
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8:00-11:00 AM
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Trade Show Set-up
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9:30-10:00 AM
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Cow/Calf & Feeder Council Meetings
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10:30- 11:30 AM
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MSCA Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
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11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Trade Show & Silent Auction Open
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Welcome by MSCA President & MCW President
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National Update by NCBA President - Bob McCann
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Keynote Speaker: John Robinson - Beef Industry Sustainability: Meeting growing global demand by balancing environmental responsibility, economic opportunity and social diligence through the supply chain.
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Breakout Sessions:
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1:45 -2:30 PM
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Beef Quality: Meeting Consumer Demand, Carissa Nath, MS – Meat Scientist – AURI
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1:45 -2:30 PM
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Utilizing Digital Advertising to Promote Beef, Kaye Strohbehn, MS – Director of Marketing - Minnesota Beef Council
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2:30- 3:30 PM
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Dedicated Trade Show Time
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Cattlemen's College - Dr. Blaine Corners, Zoetis Animal Health
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5:00 - 5:30 PM
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Social Hour
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5:30 - 10:00 PM
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Banquet, Convention Ceremonies and Auction
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Entertainment: Baxter Black - Cowboy Poet
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Saturday, December 6th
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7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Registration Open
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7:30 - 9:00 AM
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Breakfast - Ann Nogen – ANCW Vice President
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Trade Show Open
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9:00 - 10:30 AM
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MSCA Annual Meeting
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9:30 - 11:30 AM
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Cattlewomen Meeting
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Dedicated Trade Show Time
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10:30 AM
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Silent Auction Closes
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11:00 – 11:30 AM
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Jr. Cattlemen’s Association Meeting
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Lunch & Legislative Update
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State Update - Bruce Kleven - Lobbyist for MSCA
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National Update - Kent Bacus - Associate Director of Legislative Affairs – NCBA, DC Office
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Breakout Sessions:
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1:45 -2:30 PM
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New and Emerging Bovine Reproductive Technologies and Genetics, Mark Allan, PhD - Director of Marketing and Genomics – Trans Ova Genetics
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1:45 -2:30 PM
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FarmCheck and other niche auditing programs, Lora Wright, MS – Division Manager, Beef Supply Chain - Office of Animal Well-Being & Food Safety Quality Assurance - Tyson Fresh Meats
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2:30 - 3:00 PM
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Discussion Panel – Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the Department of Natural Resources. Topics will include: BMPs & grazing, Wolf Hunting Update, Manure Risk Advisory System, Farm Expansion Grants, Animal Carcass Disposal, Emergency Disease Planning & Response and Animal ID. Moderator: Alfredo DiCostanzo
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3:30 PM
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Trade Show & Convention Closes – SAFE TRAVELS!
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