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AHA to Host Educational Forum

AHA to Host Educational Forum

October 18, 2018

Join other AHA members as they dive into the new and exciting things happening within the Hereford breed. Members of the AHA staff will present at the Talk Hereford Educational Forum from 12:30-4:15 p.m. on …


Join other AHA members as they dive into the new and exciting things happening within the Hereford breed.

Members of the AHA staff will present at the Talk Hereford Educational Forum from 12:30-4:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Attendance to the educational sessions and trade show is free for AHA members and guests. These are can’t-miss opportunities for Hereford breeders and enthusiasts to network and to gain more industry knowledge.

Talk Hereford Educational Session Round One

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Attendees may attend both sessions

MyHerd: Revamped and Revitalized
Presented by AHA Director of Records Stacy Sanders and AHA Education and Information Services Coordinator and Assistant Records Supervisor Laura Loschke

Join us for an overview of the updated MyHerd system. The session will feature a demonstration of the changes and new capabilities the site will have to offer.

Onward and Upward: Maximizing the Use of Genetic Selection Tools
Presented by AHA Chief Operating Officer and Director of Breed Improvement Shane Bedwell

Stack your deck with economically relevant traits by utilizing this session to further understand the value of selection indexes.

2:15 p.m. – Refreshment Break Sponsored by Select Sires

Talk Hereford Educational Session Round Two

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Attendees may attend both sessions

Continuing the Tradition: Positioning the Certified Hereford Beef® Brand for Success
Panel discussion by David Trowbridge, Gregory Feedlots, Inc., and Wes Steimel, National Beef Packing, with moderators CHB President and Chief Executive Officer Amari Seiferman and AHA Director of Commercial Programs Trey Befort

Join the Certified Hereford Beef® team and industry partners for a discussion regarding improved Certified Hereford Beef brand USDA specifications and what they mean for Hereford producers, Certified Hereford Beef packer and distributor partners, and, ultimately, the end consumer.

Modern Marketing: Redefining the Sale Catalog
Presented by Hereford Publications Inc. staff members, Joe Rickabaugh, Caryn Vaught, Alison Marx and Samantha Albers

A comprehensive review of the new Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) online catalog format. This seminar will highlight the various features this product has to offer.

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