07/25/08 NCBA's Youth Producers Council

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls it the Youth Producers Council and it's just been established to help develop the future leaders of the industry and the association. NCBA President Andy Groseta says the Council is something the industry needs. GROSETA "We need to create opportunities to develop leadership skills in our young people. After all they are the future of agriculture, they're the future of the cattle industry and they are definitely the future of the National Cattlemen's Association." Groseta says it's critical to have strong membership in NCBA but just as important is having young people ready to take over leadership roles. GROSETA "And this is targeting an age group of young people from 18 years old on up to their mid to late 30's and NCBA provides opportunities for them." Groseta says they've tailored programs for youth at the Annual Convention and Trade Show next January in Phoenix. GROSETA "We will have activities such as livestock judging contests for the young people Also for adults we're going to have public speaking contests both extemporaneous and prepared. We're going to have a Beef Bowl and also team marketing contests." This is the first time the cattlemen have included programs aimed at younger people. Today's Idaho Ag News. Bill Scott