Barzona Bulletin Summer 2024

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Summer 2024

Barzona Bulletin

Adaptable • Sustainable • Profitable

A Publication of the Barzona Breeders Association of America

Support Your Association Benefits and a Better Tomorrow

By BluePrint Media Staff

W ithin the livestock industry, there are a myriad of associations you could be a part of; however, you may be on the fence as to whether or not the in vestment will pay off. Regardless of whether they are national associations or breed/state specific, trade associa tions work hard to serve their members and keep them in busi ness. Being that they offer a variety of member benefits that are both tangible and non-tangible, it can be difficult to evaluate what you’re receiving or gaining access to from your member ship fees. Breed Associations The main objective of any breed association is to maintain the breed’s herdbook, promote the breed’s unique traits to the industry and, in turn, increase the breed’s marketing potential. Many breed associations provide genetic evaluation and per formance programs for their members. Breed associations may develop specific certified programs and incentives to further promote interest in the breed or generate campaigns that high light defining breed traits. This is great news for breeders as they have a larger voice advocating for their cattle and driving demand for the breed among fellow breeders and beyond. The Barzona Breeders Association of America (BBAA) has quite a few programs to benefit members. One example is the feed efficiency test ran last summer at AZTx Feedyard. Breed associations also provide educational services, keeping members up-to-date with breed and industry-specific news, as well as aiding in recordkeeping, breeding selection and other operation-related decisions. As a member of a breed association, you have the opportunity to network with other breeders to share experiences and build contacts that can serve as great resources and even provide you with new buy ers. There’s also the opportunity to increase your brand aware ness by taking part in advertising in the breed publication. Some breed associations offer unique services such as access to cattle-specific, members-only insurance products, animal and agricultural theft protection, legal consultation, Beef Quality Assurance training and market reporting ser vices. These groups are great educational resources, keeping producers informed on industry-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 of fered 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 as sociation. However, some specific breeds have great resources for their commercial producers, in addition to breed registra tions and recordkeeping, so it’s always worth further investiga tion to weigh your options. Regardless of which association you join or how many, being an active, supporting member is important to both the associ ation and industry survival. Associations 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 betterment of the industry. Looking For Ways to Get Involved? Advertising in the association’s publication is a great way to further support the association’s efforts, ensuring the publica tion can 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 annual meetings, or even going a step further to serve on the association’s board of directors can make a great differ ence in the association’s success. Regularly attending meetings 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 repre sented by the association on those matters that are important to you. Be sure to make plans to attend BBAA’s Annual Meeting Sept. 26-28 in Montgomery, Ala.! BB

RULES FOR ADVERTISING REIMBURSEMENT

By Matthew Heinz, Golden Hz Farms, BBAA President President’s Message W elcome to the summer edition of the Barzona Bul letin . If most of you are like us, we are 90 percent done with calving and looking to turn bulls out around the middle of June. Our bulls will be breed ing soundness examined before they get turned out on pasture. Also, prior to turning out bulls, we select the heifers and cows we will A.I. to, adding outside genetics or use a bull we haven’t bred to in a while. We as a farm are looking to grow. Demand has exceeded the seedstock we have available for several years, and so it’s

• 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 association 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. Contact Alecia Heinz, BBAA executive secretary, at barzonabreeders@gmail.com for more information. ADVERTISING RATES The Barzona Bulletin is published four times per year by the BBAA and is mailed to more than 800 Barzona enthusiasts. Full-Page Ad..................................$350 per issue Half-Page Ad.................................$200 per issue Third-Page Ad............................... $165 per issue Quarter-Page Ad............................$135 per issue Eighth-Page Ad...............................$75 per issue Golden Hz Farms Barzona: The breed for busy people These cows take care of themselves!

time to expand the herd. I am hoping many of you are in the same boat, but regardless of your business – it’s time to grow! This will take some research, experimenting, risk taking and a few failures to learn from along the way. Perseverance is a trait most farmers and ranchers have, so have faith, this too shall pass! It’s time to draw new goals, make some sketchy plans and put them into action with full faith that you will have to change a few things along the

Remember to remain Adaptable, Sustainable and Profitable!

Raising Quality Barzona Cattle for 46 Years. Bulls & Females Available 2-Year-Old Bulls Available Now F & F Cattle Company way. Evaluate often, and keep those big goals in mind. Today, each Barzona herd is producing quality cattle to con tinue strengthening the breed as a whole. As an association, we are able to offer more to members and outside producers thanks to new programs in the Barzona Breeders Association of America and industry advances. As our membership continues to grow, our herd sizes will grow as well, and we will be able to provide even more programs and benefits. Since the Barzona breed offers so many desirable traits in the beef industry, we have tons of room to expand! Remember to remain Adaptable, Sustainable and Profitable! BB

Breeding Stock Available

Matt & Alecia Heinz 2432 250th St Greenfield, IA 50849 smartace007@yahoo.com (641) 745-9170

Mike & Pat Fitzgerald 130 Fitzgerald Lane, Mosquero, NM 87733 (575) 673-2346 ffcattleco@plateautel.net

Alvin & Karen Havens 2429 Orange Ave. Greenfield, IA 50849

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From Our Association Secretary

SAVE THE DATE Barzona Breeders Assoication of America Annual Meeting

Hampton Cattle Company Breeding Purebred Barzona since 1973 Fertile Range Cattle Steve Hampton P.O. Box 134 • Kirkland, AZ 86332 (928) 442-3438 Bard Cattle Co............................................4 Carmichael Barzonas..................................4 F & F Cattle Company.................................2 Golden Hz Farms........................................2 Hampton Cattle Company..........................3 Raymond Boykin Jr......................................4 By Alecia Heinz, Golden Hz Farms, BBAA Secretary W elcome to summer, everyone! We have dates set for our Annual Meeting and plans are in the works. Our host for 2024 is Raymond Boykin from Mont gomery, Ala. Raymond has been raising Barzonas for decades, and typically sells bulls, heifers and even bred heif ers. We have some topics to cover this year including the fol low-up on our feed efficiency test and setting up for a second year of that. There will be a conference call number set up and available for those unable to travel to the meeting. I can also make a Zoom link if anyone prefers being able to see the room. Please shoot me a message of some sort letting me know if you want to participate, and I’ll make sure you get whatever invita tion you need! Participation is key for the association to keep moving and developing fresh ideas. On another note, we are looking for purebred and commer cial Barzona breeders to interview for content on our Facebook page! If you are willing to contribute, please give me a shout at barzonabreeders@gmail.com and we can set up an in-person or phone interview to answer a few general questions. BB Ad Index

Sept. 26-28, 2024 Montgomery, Ala.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, Sept. 26 Arrival Friday, Sept. 27

Morning Tours Lunch TBD Afternoon Meeting Session I Saturday, Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. Meeting Session II Noon Meeting Concludes This is a very tentative schedule, allowing people to save the date and begin travel plans. More specific updates will be shared in emails and on our Facebook page!

ACCOMMODATIONS Quality Inn & Suites 4480 Northchase Blvd. Montgomery, Ala. 36110 (334) 270-0099

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If you’d prefer to receive the Barzona Bulletin by email,

please contact Alecia Heinz at

(641) 745-9170 or barzonabreeders@ gmail.com

FOUNDATION HERD BREEDING STOCK Since 1974

Selling bulls private treaty. Yearling bulls available now.

REGISTERED, PUREBRED BARZONA Breeder since 1986

Semen available on a number of older bulls. Females available periodically private treaty. Foster, OK 73434 (217) 649-5616 Bard Cattle Co. Nancy Bard Nunn 18800 E. County Road 1603

Raymond Boykin, Jr. (334) 430-0563 • etheldozierboykin@yahoo.com 8727 Lydia Lane • Montgomery, AL 36117

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