The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association invites interested farmers and beef supporters to attend the 2012 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, December 6-8 at Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria.
This year's convention will be focused on educational topics. Organizers are in the process of inviting several speakers that will cover a wide range of subjects.
Priority topics include:
•Market Analysis and Outlook for Cattle Sector
•Managing Risk and Marketing Strategies
•Reproduction, Heterosis and Fetal Programming
•Managing Animal Disease Issues
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•Regulations
•Grazing and Pasture Management
•Understanding Meat Cuts and Carcass Characteristics
The preliminary agenda is as follows:
Thursday, December 6
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. MSCA Policy and Resolutions Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m. Social Hour and Exhibitor/Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
8:00 p.m. Hospitality Room
Friday, December 7
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00-11:00 a.m. Trade Show Set-up
9:30-10:00 a.m. Council Meetings
10:30-11:30 a.m. MSCA Quarterly Meeting
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show Opens
Noon-12:30 p.m. Guest Speaker
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Educational Session #1
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Dedicated Trade Show Time
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Educational Session #2
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Social Hour
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Dinner, Ceremonies and Auction
Saturday, December 8
7:30 a.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Guest Speaker
9:00 a.m. Trade Show Open
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. MSCA Annual Meeting & Legislative Report
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Minnesota CattleWomen Annual Meeting
10:30 a.m.-Noon Dedicated Trade Show Time
Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Speaker
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Educational Session #3
3:45 p.m. Trade Show, Silent Auction and Convention Closes
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Optional Family Activity for those staying the night (Registration Required)
Families are invited to attend. The resort is a family-friendly location. Activities for the family include indoor waterpark; ice skating; sledding; snowmobile; sleigh rides; and a variety of other indoor and outdoor activities.
To make room reservations, please contact Arrowwood Resort directly at 320-298-4636. Be sure to mention you are attending the Convention.
Room Rates:
Standard Deluxe (Single or Double): $99 per night plus tax
Upgraded: $129 per night plus tax
Suite: $169 per night plus tax
Two-day individual registration for the convention and trade show is $90; one-day individual registration is $50. Exhibitor Booth & Registration is $400.00.
For more information, please the MSCA office at 612-208-6722.
Source: Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association