Event Details

Date

February 2 - February 23, 2021

Time

February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Location

Online Webinar Series

Host

New York Beef Council
Katherine Staiger
845-325-4721


Virtual Beef Spokesperson Development Series

February 2 - February 23, 2021

Virtual Beef Spokesperson Development Series

Join New York Beef Council for a Virtual Beef Spokesperson Development Series

How it Works: Throughout the month of February a series of weekly webinars will assist participants in developing their knowledge and confidence in advocating for beef.

Who Should Participate: Beef Farmers, Industry Representatives, or Youth over 16 years old interested in gaining new skills and confidence in promoting beef.

Weekly trainings will be held from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM via ZOOM

Tuesday February 2: Start With Why
Tuesday February 9: Mastering Beef Advocacy
Tuesday February 16: Communicating the 2 Cs
Tuesday February 23: Sharing Your Story

Registered Participants Will Receive:

  • Workshop materials, Start With Why, Beef SWAG,
  • NY Team Beef Jacket & support for future advocacy efforts
Register Online: Visit www.nybeef.org/farmers-fencepost

Questions or Concerns? Please contact Katherine Staiger, 845-325-4721 


Program Announcement (PDF; 728KB)


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