The Wellington County Cattleman’s Association held its annual general meeting at the Alma Bible Church on Jan. 20.
After a roast beef dinner, local politicians extended greetings to the association and its members.
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott brought greetings from Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong, who was unable to attend.
Arnott also said, “I am proud of the cattle industry and their accomplishments. It’s farm labour that feeds the nation.”
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater said, “It’s an interesting time in agriculture at the national and international levels.
“Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and I have been working together on the CFIA transport regulations.”
Representatives from Roberts Farm Equipment, Stewart’s Farm Equipment, the Grand River Conservation Authority, Phibro and BioAgriMix all spoke on current agricultural issues.
The Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award was presented to the most improved 4-H beef member from Wellington County. This year’s recipient was Kayla Scott, reigning Wellington County Queen of the Furrow, who is currently attending the University of Guelph.
Unable to attend the meeting due to commitments in Ottawa, John Masswohl, government and international relations liaison with the Canadian Cattleman’s Association, was live streamed to the Alma location.
Masswohl, the voice of the Canadian beef industry to the Canadian and United States governments, also maintains international relations around the world.
He joined the Canadian Cattleman’s Association after working with the Canadian beef industry as agriculture and trade counsellor with the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Masswohl updated the association about current issues facing the beef cattle industry and hosted a question and answer session.
