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“I have not failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that it will not work.” This quote, often attributed to Thomas Edison, is one of my favorites. It speaks to perseverance, resilience, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in the face of adversity—lessons that are not only relevant in our personal lives but especially applicable to our work in the cattle industry.

“We must all hang together, or, assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1776 This powerful call for unity was crucial during the founding of our nation—and it remains just as relevant today. As I mentioned last month, one of my primary goals this year is to grow our association’s membership.

Our annual convention in Marco Island continues to deliver—this year was no exception. It was a memorable gathering, filled with...

Hello everyone! Every past president I’ve spoken to as told me that this year would go by fast, and they couldn’t have been more right. My time as FCA President has been one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had and it’s hard to believe I’m already writing my last message. My family and I have traveled all over this great state, and I’ve had the opportunity to shake many new hands. It’s comforting to know there are so many like-minded people advocating for Florida’s Ca

Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe another month has come and gone and that by the time you’re reading this we’ll be on the fast track to convention. Last month in this column I announced the retirement of Mr. Jim Handley who was the Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA), head of its associated entities, and CEO of the Florida Beef Council (FBC) for 27 years....

Hello everyone! This month marks the end of an era with Mr. Jim Handley retiring from his role as the Executive Vice President...

Hello everyone! The Inaugural Florida Cattlemen's Fun N' Gun was just as huge as President-Elect Rick Moyer said it would be!

Hello everyone! The rush and excitement of the holiday season is behind us, but we are certainly not slowing down. Even though we all have full calendars, cattlemen and cattlewomen always show up when they are called. I was moved by the number of members who didn’t hesitate to help with our hurricane relief efforts but was recently in awe at the number of members in attendance at the funeral service for the father of DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council Executive Director.

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great Christmas surrounded by friends and family. I’m looking forward to 2025 and...

Hello everyone! At the beginning of each month, I sit and think about what to say in these letters that won’t be read until the following...

Hello everyone! I hope this message finds you all well and recovered from Hurricane Helene. I am honored to be part of an association...

Hello Everyone, I hope this message finds everyone doing well. The Annual FCA Quality Replacement Heifer Sale was held in August and was...

Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe another month has flown by. I hope this message finds everyone doing well and winding down after a...

Hello Everyone, Wow, did we have another great annual convention! Our staff & volunteers put on an awesome event. There is a tremendous...

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all having a great summer. My name is Dale Carlton, and the first order of business I would like to cover...

I may have thought I was going to cruise into Marco on autopilot, but these last few weeks have been as busy as ever. From Washington DC,...

When I stepped into the driver’s seat of FCA almost one year ago, my foremost goal was to visit with as many members and attend as many...

As this year’s legislative session comes to a close. I believe it’s more important than it has ever been for us individually, and...

This message may very well spark debate amongst our membership, and I’m okay with that, debate is good. Florida had the great pleasure of...

In February of 1934 (90 Years Ago) the founding members of FCA put out for public consumption a four-page document labeled VOL. 1-NO. 1...