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Tennessee Beef Promotion Board to Meet

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet Oct. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in addressing the board should plan to arrive early in order to be placed on the agenda.

The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, a review of finances, an update on programs, and orientation for board members.

A portion of the meeting will be reserved for public comment, which may be submitted either orally or in writing regarding business before the board.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board was created in 2012 by state law to oversee the collection and use of assessments paid by producers for the purpose of promoting beef and beef products in-state. The board comprises representatives from the Tennessee Livestock Market Association, Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Tennessee Dairy Association, and Tennessee Beef Cattle Improvement Initiative.

Source : tn.gov

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