Artex Attending MN State Cattleman’s Convention on Dec. 4th-6th

November 12, 2014

Calling all cattlemen and cattlewomen! The Minnesota State Cattleman’s Convention is right around the corner. Artex is excited about meeting with you in our booth! Here’s a breakdown of convention details.

MN State Cattleman's ConventionAbout the Convention

The MN State Cattleman’s Convention & Trade Show brings together cattlemen and women from across the state to discuss topics and current issues that affect farming and ranching operations.

2014 Highlights

Here is a list of convention highlights, take a look!

  • Live Entertainment by Baxter Black – Cowboy Poet
  • Silent Auction
  • Top Notch Industry Speakers
  • Excellent Networking Opportunities
  • Setting 2015 Policies Priorities
  • Cattleman’s College
  • 50+ Tradeshow Vendors – Including Artex!

Convention Schedule

Thursday, December 4th:

  • 2:00 – 5:00 PM MSCA Policy & Resolutions Committee Meeting
  • 6:30 PM Social Hour and Exhibitor/Sponsor Appreciation Dinner

Friday, December 5th:

  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration & Auction Item check in
  • 8:00-11:00 AM Trade Show Set-up
  • 9:30-10:00 AM Cow/Calf & Feeder Council Meetings
  • 10:30- 11:30 AM MSCA Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
  • 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Trade Show & Silent Auction Open
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM Welcome by MSCA President & MCW President & National Update by NCBA President – Bob McCann
  • Keynote Speaker: John Robinson – Beef Industry Sustainability: Meeting growing global demand by balancing environmental responsibility, economic opportunity and social diligence through the supply chain.
  • 1:45 -2:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 2:30- 3:30 PM Dedicated Trade Show Time
  • 3:30 – 5:00 PM Cattlemen’s College – Dr. Blaine Corners, Zoetis Animal Health
  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM Social Hour
  • 5:30 – 10:00 PM Banquet, Convention Ceremonies and Auction & Entertainment: Baxter Black – Cowboy Poet

Saturday, December 6th

  • 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Open
  • 7:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast with Ann Nogen – ANCW Vice President
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Trade Show Open
  • 9:00 – 10:30 AM MSCA Annual Meeting
  • 9:30 – 11:30 AM Cattlewomen Meeting
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Dedicated Trade Show Time
  • 10:30 AM Silent Auction Closes
  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM Jr. Cattlemen’s Association Meeting
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch & Legislative Update – State Update – Bruce Kleven – Lobbyist for MSCA & National Update – Kent Bacus – Associate Director of Legislative Affairs – NCBA, DC Office
  • 1:45 -2:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 2:30 – 3:00 PM Discussion Panel
  • 3:30 PM Trade Show & Convention Closes

Full Schedule with Breakout Session Descriptions 

Registration

  • Full Registration (Both Days) $90.00
  • Jr. Registration Fee (Both Days) $80.00
  • Single Day Registration $50.00

Register Online

Location

Grand Casino
777 Lady Luck Dr
Hinckley, MN 55037

Driving Directions

For Reservations Call: 1-800-468-3517 – When making reservations, mention that you are attending the Minnesota Cattle Convention and Trade Show to get our rate. Standard Rooms (single or double): $75.60 (Friday) & $84.60 (Saturday) per night plus tax.

Come On Over

Now that you have all the details about the show, slip on your best pair of cowboy boots and come on over to Hinckley in December!