Cattle Connect

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 c...

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...

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 affectin...

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 wi...

The volunteer officers of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association are vital to the success and leadership of our trade organization. On this episode, we would like to introduce you to ACA President-Elect Keith Glover who hails from the prairie land of Hale County. Tune in to learn about Keith's ag background, his family and his perspective as an ACA officer. 

April showers bring... spring field days? Listen in as Reid McGuire talks all things Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association during this time of year. In this episode, we will look back at the youth programs already held in 2024, discuss the role of the AJCA and cover all the details attendees need to know for the two upcoming Spring Junior Cattlemen's Field Days. 

In addition to a busy legislative session, State Convention, and the SLE Rodeo, another program area that fires up at the Alabama Cattlemen's Association in the springtime is one that is managed by Director of Consumer Outreach Josie Jones. Listen in as Josie discusses our many influencer partnerships across the state and highlights their springtime events. 

The 2024 Alabama Legislative Session is 15 days into conducting the business of the state. Listen in as hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley, ACA's team of lobbyists, discuss the movement of the gaming package, the CHOOSE Act and several livestock-related pieces of legislation. Then saddle up because the SLE Rodeo is in town. We'll see you there! 

The 67th Annual SLE Rodeo is bucking back into town March 15-17, and joining host Kayla Greer in studio on this episode is SLE Executive Director Sarah Hunter to talk about all the ins-and-outs of the nearly two-week-long event! Not only that, but Sarah and Kayla chat about the unique mission that drives the SLE and its membership to do more each year. Don't miss out on all the details, and don't...

The 81st Annual ACA Convention & Trade Show hosted a robust group of speakers including today's guests, Secretary of State Wes Allen, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. Tune in as host Kayla Greer recaps their convention discussions and gets valuable insight from both the state and national countrysides. 

Tune in as hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley explore one of the ACA's most unique facets as an organization, The MOOseum! They'll talk about the history of the children's educational venue hosted on the Cattlemen's Building ground floor, walk you through the many rooms to explore, and explain its unique mission to teach all about Alabama's expansive beef cattle industry. 

The 2024 Alabama Legislative Session has kicked off, which means the busiest 105 days in downtown Montgomery are upon us. Listen in as hosts and ACA lobbyists Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley discuss priority bills for the association and the impact they could have on the beef cattle industry or Cattlemen's members. 

The 81st Annual Alabama Cattlemen's Association Convention & Trade Show is headed to Huntsville Feb. 23-24, 2024. Listen in as hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley discuss what's new at the 2024 event, highlight keynote speakers, unpack registration options, and unveil some of the items that will be featured in the 2024 Alabama BEEF PAC Auction. Learn more and register today at https://cvent.me/...

The Alabama Cattlemen's Association was establish on January 4, 1944, in Demopolis, Alabama, but the fun didn't stop there! Join hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley as they discuss the history of our organization, chat about who we are today, and to give a much-deserved ode to our past. 

Join hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley for the inaugural episode of Cattle Connect, brought to you by the Alabama Cattlemen's Association. On this episode, Kayla and Erin will explore how this podcast came to life, what you can expect to hear during the 2024 season, and— most importantly, why this platform of communication is important to staying connected with Alabama's beef cattle producers. So...