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Hampton Cattle Company Breeding Purebred Barzona since 1973 Fertile Range Cattle Steve Hampton P.O. Box 134 • Kirkland, AZ 86332 (928) 442-3438 Regularly attendingmeetings is another way to show support and directly benefits you, as well. Attending meetings allows your voice to be heard and ensures you are best represented by the association on those matters that are important to you. Regardless of breed, state or national affiliation, trade associ ations want to see their members and the industry prosper, now and for future generations. Supporting your trade association not only provides you with a plethora of member benefits but also enables the association to continue working for the better ment of the industry. BB training and market reporting services. These groups are great educational resources, keeping producers informed on indus try-wide current events and news, as well as promoting and supporting the industry as a whole, regardless of breed. Membership fees may be an additional cost, but the benefits can far outweigh the initial investment. If your budget is tight, like most of us, and the operation can only afford limited yearly memberships, taking the time to weigh out the benefits offered by each type of association can best help you determine which association(s) to support. A producer whose primary income is from their commercial operation, for example, may not benefit as much from joining a breed association as they would from a state or national associ ation. However, some specific breeds have great resources for their commercial producers, in addition to breed registrations and recordkeeping, so it’s always worth further investigation to weigh your options. Be Active. Get Involved Regardless of which association you join or how many, be ing an active, supporting member is important to the survival of both the association and the industry. Since trade associations rely on voluntary involvement, membership fees are obviously of great importance to an as sociation’s operation, but your support matters beyond this initial monetary contribution. Advertising in the association’s publication is a great way to further support the association’s efforts, ensuring the publication is able to continue to serve as a means of communicating with members while simultaneously promoting your operation. Supporting the association by donating your time is also a great step. Volunteering to serve on committees for events such as junior shows, socials, trade shows or even going a step further to serve on the association’s board of directors can make a great difference in the association’s success. Support Your Trade Association: Benefits and a Better Tomorrow Continued from page 1

Save the Date 2022 Barzona Breeders Association of America Annual Meeting

June 16-18, 2022

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