WHO ARE THE PLACER NEVADA CATTLE WOMEN

A group of women devoted to activities the promote best interests of the cattle industry and increase the consumption of American Beef.  The aim is to develop a better public understanding of the cattle industry and the relationship it bears to the health, safety, and general welfare of all people. 

The Placer-Nevada Cattlewomen are members of the California Cattlewomen and are the auxiliary of the Tahoe Cattlemen's Association. 

The purpose of the organization shall be to assist  the county Cattlemen's Association to promote the welfare of the cattle industry.

                         A LITTLE HISTORY

A  core of charter members formed the organization in 1964.  A number of those women are among the present membership and are actively taking part in many of the activities held each year.

Meetings are held each month to plan the many activities and organize projects that include their very important scholarship program and many beef promotion events.

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

Some of the many activities and events that members conduct and are responsible for include:

• Two County fairs and the District Fair Presentation of awards to youth exhibitors. Awards include a Tender Loving Care for new exhibitors; prizes for youngsters taking part in the Obstacle Course competition and the preparation and serving of food for buyers and members involved in the Junior Livestock Auction.

• Participation in two local Celebrity Chefs events by serving selected beef dishes.

• Presenting beef demonstrations at local markets by cooking cuts currently on sale and giving our samples.  Making available many of the Beef Council recipes and pamphlets to the public.  Preparing a recipe book of tried and true beef recipes.

• Placer-Nevada Cattlewomen work hard to keep AG in the classroom by reading and participating in local schools.

The Placer Nevada Cattle Women believe in the importance of the livestock industry to the world's existence.  PNCW is a non-profit association serving as the voice of women in the cattle industry to promote Beef thru education, legislation and communication.  We are dedicated to educating consumers as to beef's wholesomeness and share the stewardship legacy that is the foundation of American agriculture. The PNCW is committed to promoting beef as a nutritious food and the environmental truths about the beef industry. Improving consumer attitudes and knowledge about beef and beef products is a major goal.

PNCW is consumer-oriented with emphasis on Members visiting schools with educational programs such as Ag in the Classroom,  and the Beef Ambassador Speech Program. We also distribute beef samples, recipes and information to consumers annually at grocery stores as well as local events such as Celebrity Chef,  Barn Tours and other Agriculture related events in Placer and Nevada Counties.  The group is also involved in legislative issues affecting the beef industry at local, state and national levels.

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