Join Us Jan. 24-25!
Don’t miss our 40th anniversary convention & trade show, including educational sessions, a delegate session, networking, and a large trade show!
Address: 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Convention Premium Sponsors:
Full Agenda
Subject to change
Friday, Jan. 24
8:00: Trade Show opens with coffee
sponsored by the UT Beef and Forage Center
8:30-9:30: CattleFax Market Outlook - Troy Bockelmann
9:30-10:15: Trade Show
10:15-11:15: Emerging Animal Disease Threats and Prevention,
Dr. Samantha Beaty, Tennessee State Veterinarian,
sponsored by Corteva
11:15-12:10: Beef Checkoff 101 - Davis Gidney & Sarah Metzler
11:15-12:10: Small Ruminant Session - Greg Brann, multi-species grazing specialist
11:15-12:10: Trade Show
12:10-1:20: TCA Awards Luncheon
1:20-2:15: Trade Show
1:30-2:30 Tennessee CattleWomen's Business Meeting
2:15-3:30: Seedstock Panel Discussion - Jonathan Perry (Deer Valley Farm), Dallas Woltemath (ZWT Ranch), and Bart Jones (Red Hills Farms)
2:15-3:15: Small Ruminant Health Considerations - Justin Hull, Merck
3:30-4:15: Trade Show
3:30-5:00: Youth Public Speaking Contest - TNCW
4:15-5:00: TBA
5:00-6:00: TCA Delegate Session
6:30: TCA county presidents' dinner - invitation only
6:30: BEEFoundation Cowboys & Caviar Dinner - Williamson Family Farm in Murfreesboro, recognizing Deer Valley Farm and the legacy of Dr. Fred Clark. Proceeds will support the Beef Industry Innovators Tour for young leaders.
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Saturday, Jan. 25
8:00-8:30: Trade Show opens
8:30-9:40: D.C. Update - Congressman John Rose (TN-6th) and Ethan Lane, Chief Lobbyist for NCBA
9:30-10:00: Trade Show
10:00-11:00: Fence Laws & Other Ag Liability Issues - Laura Vaught
11:00-11:30: Trade Show
11:30-12:30: “Booger” Brown from the hit series The Cowboy Way
Youth Activities
From a speaking contest to the 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl, youth have a great opportunity to participate in convention events for just $10! Check out the full list of youth activities by clicking the button below! For any questions, please email melinda@tncattle.org.
Small Ruminant Sessions
Friday, January 24
8:00-9:00: TSPA Session
9:00-9:45: Trade show time
9:45-10:45: TSPA session
10:45-11:15: Trade show time
11:15-12:10: "Multi-species Grazing" - Greg Brann Grazing Specialist
1:20-2:20: Small Ruminant Presentation - UT Small Ruminant Extension Specialist Jessy Harris Shanks
2:40-3:40: "Small Ruminant Health Considerations"
- Justin Hull Merck Animal Health
4:00-5:00: TBA
Sign ups for the small ruminant sessions are included in the TCA Convention registrations.
Hotel Information
TCA has a block of rooms reserved at the Embassy Suites. Click on the link to reserve your rooms and take advantage of the discounted rate for convention attendees. Click here to reserve your room.
