Schedule of Events
*Times and Presentations are subject to change.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Policy Review Meetings
8:00AM (Sunflower Room)
(This session is restricted to KCA Members and invited experts)
Join us as members review current KCA policy and draft potential policy pertaining to: Animal Health & Welfare, Rural Rights & Economic Development, Marketing & Trade, Country of Origin Labeling, Kansas Cattlemen’s Beef Cooperative, Beef Checkoff, and more.
Non-voting attendees will not be allowed into the meeting, but are welcome in other areas of the facility during the meeting. For information on becoming a member, please visit the "Join" section of our website or call 785-238-1483.
Guest Registration Open
Doors open to the public at 9:00 am for the opening of the trade show. Preregistration is encouraged online or by calling KCA at 785-238-1483. Registration is Free. Meals are an extra fee.
Livestock Nutrition
10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Addressing Mental Health with Brian Hastings
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday Luncheon
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Promoting Beef & the Ranch
A panel of cattle producers utilizing social media to both promote their business and interests of independent cattle producers.
1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
Trade Show/Break
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Annual Membership Meeting
3:30 pm
(This section restricted to KCA Members ONLY)
During this time, KCA Membership will conduct their annual membership and business meeting. Non-voting attendees will not be allowed into the meeting, but are welcome in other areas of the facility during the meeting. For information on becoming a member, please visit the "Join" section of our website or call 785-238-1483.
Dinner and Social at KCA Offices
Following Annual Meeting, join us at the KCA Offices for a social time, a Celebrity Stockmanship Competition, great bbq, and beverages.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Trade Show Opens
8:00 am
Doors open to the public at 8:00 am for the opening of the trade show. Preregistration is encouraged online or by calling KCA at 785-238-1483. Registration is Free. Meals are an extra fee.
Plants Mimicking Beef - What is it, really?
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Trade Show/Break
10:00 am to 10:30 am
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Cattle Market Update & Discussion with Schwieterman, Inc.
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Cattlemen's Luncheon
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Beef Checkoff Panel
The Beef Checkoff Panel includes independent cattle producers discussing their views on the Beef Checkoff program.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Trade Show/Break
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Livestock Handling & Husbandry with Dr. Tom Noffsinger
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
Social & Benefit Auction
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for refreshments and time to have great conversations.
KCA Annual Banquet
7:00 pm