Barzona_Bulletin_Summer_2021

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Summer 2021

Barzona Bulletin A Publication of the Barzona Breeders Association of America

By Matthew Heinz, Golden Hz Farm, BBAA President President’s Message

Greetings to all of you. I hope you are all doing well. Here at Golden Hz we are in the full swing of summer! The bulls are out, we are making hay and trying to use every ounce of daylight God gives us every day to get our tasks done. Wow! What a meeting! First, I want to thank all of those who came, including several fromTexas and Kansas. Welcome to the Barzona Breeders Association of America. I would also like to welcome our new director at large, Dustin Hawks. I know his knowledge of cattle and the industry will be a huge asset to us as we move forward. I also want to thank the Kansas crew for putting on the annual meeting – Derek, Stacey, Grace, Chan, Rick, Hawks, Cutter and Weichman Feedyard. You all success- fully put on the most well-attended event since I have become a member! I truly hope this is just a glimpse of what is to come. The meeting was phenomenal with the comradery between producers as well as conversations about what has been hap- pening in each region. There was healthy discussion about agenda items to help move the association forward 10 years, 20 years and beyond. We will be having another meeting via con- ference call for the few tabled items to get those resolved.

We finished at Weichman Feedyard. The amount of knowl- edge Norm and Jay have for this breed in the feedlot and pasture is amazing. I am glad they were willing to pass that knowledge on to us as well as any other yard feeding out Barzona cattle. Last, as we continue to establish our goals for the next 20 years, we need to have an open mind. We can make positive changes while maintaining the foundation, this breed and the association we’re built on. I have talked to a few producers since the meeting who want to start a build-up program in their own herd over the next five years. People are still looking for stock; be sure to let the executive secretary know so she can help make buyer/seller connections. In closing, I am going to steel a line from Derek when people ask about the association or the cattle. One thing he asks is, “Do you want in?” Our association is making goals and changes to last for future generations. Do you want in? Let’s all move forward together. Please feel free to contact me by phone, (515) 480-9916, or email, heinz.matthew57@gmail.com . BB

2021 BARZONA BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING MEMORIES

The 2021 Barzona Breeders Association of America (BBAA) Annual Meeting was a great time for BBAA members to get together and celebrate BBAA’s successes and the future of the breed. Thank you to all our members who attended this great event. We hope to see you in 2022! BB

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From Our Association Secretary

Weichman Feedyard, L.P. We have more than 30 years’ experience finishing cattle and more than 10 years’ experience finishing Barzona cattle. We offer a value-based marketing systemwith a history of premiums for Barzona cattle. Give us a call (620) 872-2945 Office (620) 874-5236 Cell Contact Alecia Heinz, BBAA Executive Secretary, at barzonabreeders@gmail.com for more information. RULES FOR ADVERTISING REIMBURSEMENT • Current paid full membership (can be paid any time prior to reimbursement) $75. • Must include a receipt and a proof copy of the ad. • It MUST have the assocation website on it ( www.barzona.com ). • BBAA will reimburse half of the advertising fee, max of $100 annually. Can be done on multiple ads if the maximum is not reached.

By Alecia Heinz, Golden Hz Farm, BBAA Secretary

Raising Quality Barzona Cattle for 46 years. Bulls & Females Available Two-Year-Old Bulls Available Now F & F Cattle Company Mike & Pat Fitzgerald 130 Fitzgerald Lane, Mosquero, NM 87733 (575) 673-2346 ffcattleco@plateautel.net Hampton Cattle Company Breeding Purebred since 1973 Fertile Range Cattle Steve Hampton P.O. Box 134 • Kirkland, AZ 86332 (928) 442-3438 from an inactive herd (one that does not pay inventory fees), you will need to contact the office prior to purchase and request an approval to get them registered after your purchase. Again, call BEFORE purchase and register AFTER approval. The BBAA Board is trying to maintain the accuracy of purebreds in our reg- istry, but still allow newcomers to start up registered herds. Second, there will be a follow-up meeting the first part of Au- gust to make some final decisions on topics discussed at annu- al meeting. Please make sure you are on the membership list if you would like to help mold our future with these decisions. As always, feel free to contact the office anytime – call, text or email at (641) 745-9170 or barzonabreeders@gmail.com – if you need assistance. BB T he 2021 Barzona Breeders Association of America’s (BBAA) Annual Meeting has drawn to a close, and I have some announcements to make. The first one regards a registration rule change. If you are purchasing animals

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