The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is helping shape future beef industry leaders

You can find some great networking opportunities at the Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen takes us along on the Ohio leg of the trip to show you how they shape future beef industry leaders.

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