U . S . AND BRITISH BEEF COOKOFF
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The Beef Quality Assurance ( BQA ) program is particularly important for showing foreign markets U . S . cattle producers raise their cattle the right way . BQA demonstrates a high level of care for cattle , helps avoid livestock illness , and ensures a high-quality , wholesome product for consumers .
The BQA program shares certain similarities with the British Red Tractor program . By showing the similarities between the BQA and Red Tractor animal care practices , NCBA has been able to build greater trust with our British counterparts as they gain confidence in American cattle producers and U . S . beef .
The “ Battle of the Beef ” served as the perfect forum for NCBA to reinforce these messages while policymakers gathered around the grill .
“ Many of our meetings occur in conference rooms where we are sitting across the table from one another , and it feels like the battle lines have been drawn ,” Bacus said . “ Conversations around the grill are much more relaxed , and it gives us an opportunity to go beyond the political talking points and have real conversations about trade issues .”
NCBA prioritizes international trade because opening new markets creates more customers for American cattle producers .
The NCBA Nominating Committee , chaired by the Immediate Past President , Todd Wilkinson ,* and made up of two representatives from each of NCBA ’ s seven regions , is seeking nominations for the following positions :
• NCBA President-Elect
• NCBA Vice President
• Policy Division Chair and Vice Chair
• Federation Division Chair and Vice Chair
• Eight ( 8 ) Beef Promotion Operating Committee ( BPOC ) Members **
* According to the Association Bylaws , the current President- Elect , Buck Wehrbein , will automatically fill the office of President , succeeding Mark Eisele .
** The Federation Division Chair and Vice Chair automatically serve on the BPOC as part of the 10 Federation representatives on the committee . Candidates can be re-elected for a maximum of six ( 6 ) consecutive terms .
CANDIDATE OPENINGS
NCBA Officers Positions : President-Elect and Vice President ( One-year term ) Qualifications :
• Current NCBA member .
• Have served or are currently serving on the Board of Directors .
This strengthens demand for U . S . beef and increases profitability for U . S . farmers and ranchers . Today , beef exports account for more than $ 400 of carcass value .
“ NCBA is focusing on new ways to increase producer profitability and build opportunities for American cattle producers . We will continue working to open new markets and connect global consumers with high-quality American beef ,” Bacus said .
CALL FOR 2025 NCBA LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
• Have an individual financial investment in the beef industry .
• Be a United States citizen . Nominated by : Policy Division Directors , Federation Division Directors , NCBA affiliates and / or State Beef Councils .
Policy Division Positions : Chair and Vice Chair ( One-year term ) Qualifications :
• Current NCBA member .
• Nominated by Policy Division Directors and NCBA affiliates .
Federation Division Positions : Chair and Vice Chair ( One-year term ) Qualifications :
• State Beef Council Member or Ex-Officio .
• Cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen ’ s Beef Board member .
Nominated by : Federation Division Directors , State Beef Council Directors , and State Beef Councils .
Beef Promotion Operating Committee ( BPOC )** Positions : Eight ( 8 ) Federation Representatives ( One-year term ) Qualifications :
• State Beef Council Member or Ex-Officio .
• Cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen ’ s Beef Board member .
Nominated by : State Beef Councils .
Individuals holding a particular office in 2024 cannot be reelected to the same position in 2025 .
For more information , scan the QR code or visit : www . NCBA . org / leadership . aspx For Nominating Committee questions , contact : Todd Wilkinson : tjwilk @ msn . com Todd Johnson : tjohnson @ beef . org Susan Love : slove @ beef . org
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY , DECEMBER 20 , 2024
Monday , Jan . 6 , 2025 – Final deadline for Candidate Letters of Support / Recommendation
Monday PM , Feb . 3 , 2025 – Officer Candidate Interviews
Tuesday AM , Feb . 4 , 2025 – BPOC Candidate Interviews
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