NY Beef Producers Association (NYBPA) Region 4 Meeting




Event Details

Date

March 22, 2025

Time

12:30pm-4:30pm

Location

Alfred State College Farm
1254 State Route 244
Alfred, NY 14802

Host

NYBPA & Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County

Lynn Bliven
585-268-7644 ext. 18



.New York Beef Producers Association - Region 4 Annual Meeting 

Open to all interested beef and dairy producers.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 Starting at 12:30pm
Held at the Alfred State College Farm 1254 State Route 244 Alfred, NY 14802
Hosted by Region 4 Beef Producers & Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County

12:30 - Optional Tour of Alfred State College Livestock Facilities

Lunch - Beef on Weck, pasta salad, chips, brownies and soda/bottled water.

1 PM - 4:30 PM Guest Speakers: 

  • Jeff Hostetter, Product Manager with Select Sires & 
  • Dr. Chase Thut from Perry Vet - General Veterinary Topics common to our area.
  • Business meeting - election of officers, overview of what's happen in NYBPA, brief discussion on program ideas for 2025/2026.

The cost of the program is $15 per person for adults, $5 for youth 10 and under. Pay at the door.

Pre-reservations for the meeting requested by March 14th to assist with lunch planning. 

Please contact Lynn Bliven 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. 

Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting, drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.




NYBPA Flyer (PDF; 129KB)


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