For Immediate Release
Oct. 5, 2010
Contact: Carmen Fenton
512-469-0171|512-673-3906
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Frying Pan Ranch in Bushland, Texas. The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with registration followed by a free beef dinner and presentations.
“Things are heating up in Washington and Austin. Now is the time for cattle raisers to unite to protect our way of life,” said Dave Scott, TSCRA president.
“TSCRA ranch gatherings are a great place for folks to get together and discuss what is going on in the cattle business and how they can help. In addition to a legislative update, TSCRA Special Rangers will be on hand to discuss how to protect your property and livestock from theft. Anyone who would like to come out and enjoy the evening is invited,” Scott continued.
Please RSVP to Brooke Messer at 800-242-7820, ext. 192, or [email protected]cra.org.
Directions to Frying Pan Ranch from Amarillo: Head West on I-40 to Bushland. Take Exit 54, Adkisson Road, and turn left on access road. Continue for one mile. Turn north (right) on Frying Pan Road and continue for four miles to destination.
The event is open to the public. All members of the press are invited to attend.
The ranch gathering is sponsored by Frying Pan Ranch, Cactus Feeders and Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 133-year-old trade organization. As the largest and oldest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 15,000 beef cattle producers, ranching families and businesses 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 and livestock inspection services, legislative and regulatory advocacy, industry news and information, insurance services and educational opportunities for its members and the industry.
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