Fort Worth, Texas - More than 200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services at the grand opening of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) 34th Annual Trade Show. The Trade Show kicks off the start of the 132nd TSCRA Convention in Fort Worth, March 20-22.
"The TSCRA Trade Show is all about making connections between buyers and sellers, between companies and clients, between bull producers and bull buyers, and most of all between friends," TSCRA President Jon Means said. "Our trade show is one of the premier agricultural trade shows in the Southwest. At least 80 percent of our exhibitors come back every year to reach our members. They come ready to do business with cattle raisers."
Lone Star Ag Credit is one vendor returning to this year's trade show.
"Lone Star Ag Credit has been an exhibitor at the trade show for a number of years. The convention and trade show allow us to visit with our stockholders and meet new customers who are looking for ways to finance their operation," said Kimberly Thomas, senior vice president of marketing for Lone Star Ag Credit. "The trade show allows Lone Star Ag Credit to continue to build lifetime relationships through financial solutions."
Along with Lone Star Ag Credit, Twin Mountain Fence Company, DuPont Crop Protection, The American West Windmill Company, General Motors, Stampede Sales, Pfizer Animal Health, Hi-Pro Feeds and Southwest Ford are a sampling of other exhibitors who will be at the trade show.
Trade Show Schedule
Friday, March 20
3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Trade Show Grand Opening
TSCRA Law Enforcement Silent Auction
Hurricane Heroes Reception
Saturday, March 21
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Trade Show Breakfast, 7:00-8:00
12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Trade Show Lunch, 12:30-2:00
Sunday, March 22
7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trade Show
Cowboy Church, 7:00-8:00
Breakfast, 7:30-8:30
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All members of the press are invited to attend. See weekend schedule and registration information below. Please fill out the registration form and fax it back to Carmen Fenton at 512/469-0017. If you will register after March 16, please call Carmen Fenton at 512/673-3906.
All members of the media will need press credentials to obtain complimentary admission to the events.
Friday, March 20
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School for Successful Ranching
TSCRA provides the 15th School for Successful Ranching to help educate ranchers so they are better equipped to make informed decisions, especially during tough economical times.
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trade Show Grand Opening
More than 200 exhibitors will show their products and services to 2,000-plus visitors at the 34th annual trade show.
Saturday, March 21
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Trade Show
· Breakfast, 7:00 - 8:00
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
School for Successful Ranching
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
General Session
· Keynote Speaker: Don Reynolds
Economist and futurist Don Reynolds, will take a real-world look at the global market prior to, during and following the financial crisis to help TSCRA members understand the course the U.S. can take on this new roadmap.
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trade Show
· Lunch, 12:30 - 2:00
Sunday, March 22
7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Trade Show
· Cowboy Church, 7:00 - 8:00
· Breakfast, 7:30 - 8:30
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CattleFax Outlook
CattleFax's Mike Miller will give the state-of-the-industry review of the cattle market.
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closing General Session Luncheon
· Keynote Speakers: Ron Hall & Denver Moore
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 131-year-old trade organization and is the largest livestock association in Texas. TSCRA has more than 15,000 members who manage approximately 4 million head of cattle on 51.5 million acres of range and pasture land, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. TSCRA provides law enforcement services, livestock inspection, legislative and regulatory advocacy and educational opportunities for its members.
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