116 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN February 2024 NC DISPATCH NC Statement on Resolution Condemning the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s Anti-Beef Strategy In response to U.S. Rep. Mike Flood’s (R-Neb.) introduction of HR 920, which disapproves of recommendations by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to reduce meat consumption in the United States, Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) released the following statement: “The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ attempt to persuade American consumers to eat overly processed fake meat products instead of the high-quality and nutrient-rich animal protein produced by our hardworking farmers and ranchers is misguided and unrealistic,” said NC President Jerry Kuenning. “Nebraska’s beef cattle producers strongly value sustainability, and there is no group who cares more than agriculturalists about leaving the land better than they found it for generations to come. We commend Rep. Flood for his leadership and for defending the Beef State on an international stage.” Cartridges for Cash Merck Animal Health donated $7,525.75 to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation for scholarships and the NC Young Cattlemen’s Connections program at the NC Convention Annual Awards Banquet. The winner of the 2023 Cartridges for Cash competition was Niewohner Brothers, Inc. from Albion! Niewohner Brothers donated more than 10,000 cartridges to support education. Thank you to our friends at Merck Animal Health and all who collected and returned cartridges. The money donated will be used for scholarships and the Young Cattlemen’s Connections program. NCF Scholarships • The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) Beef State Scholarship application is due in the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation office on or before Feb. 15, 2024. Incomplete applications and applications received in the NCF office after Feb. 15 will be disqualified. The NCF Beef State Scholarship application can be downloaded on the NC website. • The NCF Scholarship application is due in the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation office on or before March 15, 2024. Incomplete applications and applications received in the NCF office after March 15 will be disqualified. The scholarship application can be downloaded on the NC website. Nebraska Cattlemen Delivers: 2023 in Review • NC members testified 9 times before the Nebraska Unicameral, and NC policy was represented 42 times on a variety of topics. • NC gained more than 260 new members. • From Hemingford to Hartington and everywhere in between, NC engaged in 123 events. Members participated in educational meetings, industry tours, banquets and golf tournaments. • NCF awarded $74,500 in scholarships to 60 students. • 206 people attended the Nebraska Cattlemen Seedstock Appreciation Luncheon at the Nebraska State Fair. • NC graduated the 100th participant in the Young Cattlemen’s Connections leadership program. • With the help of of NCF and the Nebraska Beef Council, the NCW Committee distributed educational materials to more than 7,500 students. • NC supported and mentored the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Summit program, which reached more than 120 cattle producers. • NC cultivated strong and productive relationships with peer organizations at both state and national levels. • NC launched the new Nebraska Cattlemen website and membersonly portal. ~NC~ Solid Rock Red Angus Registered, Range-Ready, DNA-tested. Delivery available! www.SolidRockRedAngus.com Joe Frasier (719) 740-1124 Ronny Pope (402) 641-7428 Ryan Frasier (785) 565-1755 Available starting in February 2024.
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