Organization: PIKE COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Mission: THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE, DEVELOPE AND ENCOURAGE THE PRODUCTION OF CATTLE AND TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF CATTLEMEN IN THE GROWING, FEEDING AND MARKETING OF CATTLE
Activities: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LOCAL SUPPORT TO MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, LOCAL EXPERTISE AND STATE-WIDE ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE RAISING AND MARKETING OF CATTLE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE WINTER GRAZING AND ANIMAL HEALTH SEMINARS, EXTENSION SERVICE MEETINGS, AND COUNTY FORESTRY MEETINGS.
THE ASSOCIATION INCREASES AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE CATTLE INDUSTRY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT EMPHASIZE LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE CATTLE INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE 4-H CALF SHOWS AND INVITATIONAL CALF SHOWS.
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO THE PIKE COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC., AN AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL YOUTH.
NTEE category: Animal-Related
Secondary category: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition