The Kentucky Cattleman’s Association

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The Kentucky Cattleman’s Association

Many people may ask, “What the heck is the Cattleman’s Association?” Normally, the first thoughts that fill people’s minds when they hear “Cattleman’s Association” are: farmers, cows, farms, rednecks, dairy, beef, steaks, hamburger, milk, and so on. Many of these “stereotypes” prove true and many not so much. My experience with the KCA (Kentucky Cattleman’s Association) may be limited, but its roots run deep in my hometown and my family. Although a great number of my family members are in the KCA, I couldn’t tell you the first thing about them, which inspired me to “get to know” them.

According to www.kycattle.org, the official Kentucky Cattleman’s Association website, Kentucky and its Cattleman’s Association are defined as “the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River, Kentucky is home to over 1.1 million beef cows and ranks 5th nationally in total number of farms. The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, a grassroots organization with 93 chapters in 120 counties, works to protect, advance and be a strong voice for the state's 40,000 plus cattle producers.” This organization came to existence in 1973 when two organizations merged together as one. These two organizations are the Kentucky Cattleman’s Association and the Kentucky Feeder Calf Association. Something I already knew about the KCA was its original name: The Kentucky Beef Cattle Association (KBCA) which is also stated on KCA’s website. The main goal of the KCA according to Steve Hanson, KCA member and friend of my father, is to promote beef, new beef products, and the beef industry in general.

Danny Davidson and his brother Tony were by far my favorite interviewees because of their extreme outgoing personalities, ...

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...ter also lists all past presidents of the KCA, members with leadership positions and many other statistics. One interesting fact I retrieved from “Cow Country” was that the VP of the KCA is Senator Harkin.

From these interviews, short chats, website, and newsletter, I learned the fundamentals of the KCA, what they stand for, and what they do. I now appreciate this group of people more than ever for their hard work and outstanding leadership in the beef industry and in our Senate!

Works Cited

Davidson, Danny. Personal interview. 31 Oct. 2009.

Davidson, Tony. Personal interview. 30 Oct. 2009.

Green, Robbie. Personal interview. 1 Nov. 2009.

Hanson, Steve. Personal interview. 30 Oct. 2009.

Kentucky Cattleman's Association Cow Country Oct. 2009, 1-75.

The Kentucky Cattleman's Association. 2 Nov. 2009. .

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