Washington State to Host Cattlemen’s Boot Camp in January
Nov 26, 2007 1:28 PM
The American Angus Association®, Angus Foundation and Washington State University (WSU) will conduct a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Jan. 3-4, 2008, in Pullman, WA. The Boot Camp is open to all cattle producers and will overview the various segments of the beef industry as well as give perspective on emerging technologies.
The Association and Foundation have hosted several Boot Camps across the country, and this will be the first located in the Northwest. Boot Camps are open to all cattle producers, but enrollment is limited, so producers should sign up in advance. “The American Angus Association is excited to bring this Boot Camp to Washington State,” says Shelia Stannard, director of communications and events for the Association. “Boot Camp is a great refresher course for long-time producers and gives beginners an insight to the industry.”
WSU animal science professors, Association and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) staff will present the program. A variety of topics will be covered, including interactive sessions with live cattle and carcass comparisons in the meats lab.
The event will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, in CUE 203 in the Smith Education Center on the Washington State campus. The Boot Camp will conclude Friday, Jan. 4. Following the Boot Camp, Association staff will offer an optional session about specific Association processes and procedures for any member who wants to participate.
Registration is just $75, which includes meals and materials for the Boot Camp. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today, by contacting the Association for registration materials.
Rooms are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Pullman. Contact the hotel directly at 509-334-4437 and ask for the Angus Boot Camp block. Reservations must be made by Dec. 19 to secure the negotiated rate.
Registration forms are available online at http://www.angus.org. An additional Boot Camp is planned for Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, Dec. 18-19, 2007. For more information about either Boot Camp or to register, contact Shelia Stannard or Kris Sticken at 816-383-5100.
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