Young Producers Take Part in Summer Conference

According to the last agriculture census, the average age of a farmer is 57 years old, and often, participants at these cattle industry events tend to follow the same trend.  However, when young people decide to stand up and get involved at national functions, they tend to get noticed.  Robert Laux, Mich. is a perfect example of a dynamic young person who is dedicated to the agriculture industry.  Laux received a $5,000 scholarship today from Fort Dodge Animal Health, and he believes in the value of attending these conventions so producers can voice their concerns and take action on the big issues facing agriculture today.

Laux has served internships with NCBA and a cattle operation near Montana.  He will graduate in December of 2010.  His future certainly looks very bright; the beef industry is lucky to have him.

Listen to my interview with Robert here:

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