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Tuesday, 01 March 2011 16:27 |
TOPEKA - A group of 20 young producers from across the state met in Topeka on Feb. 14 and 15 for the first installment of the 2011 Kansas Livestock Association Young Stockmen’s Academy. Vista from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is partnering with the association to host these members for an in-depth look into KLA and the beef industry. The class will participate in four seminars throughout the year, which will be held in various locations across Kansas.
During the first session, attendees were exposed to advocacy training, the legislative process and services provided by KLA. As part of an interactive training session led by KLA staff and WIBW-Topeka farm broadcaster Greg Akagi, the group was given an overview of the various media outlets available to help tell the positive beef production story. In addition, members heard from Fredonia rancher Jody Donohue about how she utilizes various types of social media to reach out to consumers. Attendees visited KLA headquarters and participated in a financial planning seminar, led by Kennedy and Coe, LLC, that focused on debt management and planning for the future of the family business. In addition, the class had the opportunity to visit the Capitol and attended a Senate Agriculture Committee meeting. Attendees also took part in KLA’s legislative meeting, where they and other members determined positions on individual bills under consideration by the Kansas Legislature.
The 2011 class includes Austin Cline, Frankfort; Zach Conine, Scott City; Jessica Ebert, Tescott; Eric Glue, Le Roy; Chelsea Good, Topeka; Randy Hiesterman, Palmer; Ashley Judd, Quenemo; Karaline Mayer, Alma; Brock Miller, Leoti; Daniel Mushrush, Strong City; Cody Palen, Dodge City; Anthony Rathbun, Geneseo; Cade Rensink, Ada; Kendra Riley, Manhattan; Abe Shanholtzer, Wamego; Carlie Spiker, Garden City; Raymond Sproul, Sedan; Jennifer Wellnitz, Neosho Rapids; Clay Wilson, Council Grove; Katie Yunghans, Leavenworth.
The second installment of the YSA class will be held in June. Members will have the opportunity to learn more about the agribusiness and retail beef industries. More information about YSA can be found at www.kla.org.
KLA is a trade organization representing the business interests of members at both the state and federal levels. Voluntary dues dollars paid by producers are used for programs that benefit KLA members in the areas of legislative representation, regulatory assistance, legal troubleshooting, communications and the advancement of youth. |
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