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
email Lynn Bliven
.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.
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