Nebraska has two different associations for people involved in the cattle industry one being ICON and the other being Nebraska Cattlemen. The first supports R-Calf while the second is with NCBA. My question is do other states have two state level orgainzations? I've included some quotes from each website and the site addresses if any of you would like to check them out.
"The voice of one cattleman cannot possibly be as effective as the voices of many, like the thousands serious about their business, who belong to the Nebraska Cattlemen." http://nebraskacattlemen.org/
Why have we formed this new organization?
We'll see to it that your voice is not squelched by others who think they know what you want.
The existing beef organizations serve the entire cattle industry, from calving lot to dinner plate. Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska (ICON) recognizes the important services they provide, but feels that an industry-wide organization cannot fully represent, promote, and protect the specific interests and needs of Nebraska's cow-calf producer, feeder, and packer equally.http://www.independentcattlemen.com/faq.htm
"The voice of one cattleman cannot possibly be as effective as the voices of many, like the thousands serious about their business, who belong to the Nebraska Cattlemen." http://nebraskacattlemen.org/
Why have we formed this new organization?
We'll see to it that your voice is not squelched by others who think they know what you want.
The existing beef organizations serve the entire cattle industry, from calving lot to dinner plate. Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska (ICON) recognizes the important services they provide, but feels that an industry-wide organization cannot fully represent, promote, and protect the specific interests and needs of Nebraska's cow-calf producer, feeder, and packer equally.http://www.independentcattlemen.com/faq.htm