Wyoming Cattle Industry Gathers for Annual Convention

The annual event brought together ranchers, industry leaders and natural resource professionals

CODY, Wyo. (RFD News) — Cattle producers from across the state recently gathered for the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show.

Along with networking and policy discussions, the event focused on recent federal decisions that could have a major impact on public lands ranching.

This year’s theme, “Restoring Collaborative Resource Management,” emphasized collaboration between ranchers and natural resource professionals.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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