Ohio Cattlemen's Regional Meeting
    On January 24, 2007, at 7 pm, a regional meeting for southwest Ohio cattlemen will be held at the Collinsville, Ohio, community center.  The meeting will discuss How to improve your carcass quality.  Included in the presentation will be a taste testing comparing local cattlemen's farm-raised beef.  Their steaks will be prepared by the staff from the Hamilton Texas Roadhouse Restaurant.  Christy Johnson, Director of Supply Development with Certified Angus Beef, will discuss steps in improving your carcass.  Judging will evaluate quality grade and taste. Also, an update on the animal ID program and how to register your premise in Ohio will be presented by the Ohio Cattlemen's Staff.  For additional details call Beverly Roe SW Ohio Director at 513-726-6540 or Ohio Cattlemen's at 614- 873-6736.

The winners from the Ohio Cattlemen Regional meeting include:
Frank House........PRIME STEAKS
Richard Rhoads...PRIME STEAKS
Mark Vance.........PRIME STEAKS

 Butler County Cattlemen's Annual Banquet
    February 8, 2007 - Social Hour 6 pm, dinner 7 pm at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 3350 Chapel Road, Shandon, Ohio. Held the first week of February. This event has 200 local cattlemen in attendance and grows larger each year. The program features successful industry leaders and a meal to write home about.  Contact Jim Jorden OSU Extension at 513-887-3722 for details.