Young Ranchers Go Global
Even our young ranchers have gone global!I’m Susan Allen and if you know a young person who loves the ranching industry, cattle and the idea of helping feed the world you won’t want to miss this upcoming Open Range. A dynamic new program now entering it’s third year is designed to bring young leaders in the beef industry together from the key beef producing countries that make up the Five Nations Beef Alliance. Young people between the ages of 18-35 are selected to represent each nation through various selection processes and become part of the Five Nations Alliance events held annually and bi-annually. At the first gathering of the FNBA Young Ranchers ten beef enthusiasts experienced a jam packed week of tours, round tables and sightseeing in Denver Colorado during the International Livestock Congress held in conjunction with the world renowned National Western Stock Show. Last year, the Five Nations Beef Alliance young ranchers took place in Mexico again in conjunction with the group’s annual conference and tour. Nine young producers from four different countries participated. Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the US were well represented and represented their countries well, during a riveting round table discussion hosted at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City. The young ranchers presented a summary of the current status, challenges and opportunities of the cattle industry in each of thier respective countries. The group also spent two days in the field visiting ranches to learn about raising cattle in the tropics and the culture/history of southern Mexico . If you have a exceptional young person who would make a good candidate visit Five Nations Beef Alliance on line for an application
