MB: What will the Limousin breed and NALF
need to do to continue to stay relevant in
the beef industry for years to come?
GF: I think we need to find ways to increase our
market share in commercial bull sales. If we have
more commercial acceptability, there will be
more opportunities for breeders to grow their
herds and increase the size of our registry.
MB: How has being on the board or
even board president changed your
perspective on the Limousin Breed?
GF: The thing that I have gained most from being
on the board and now being board president is
the opportunity to develop relationships. I have
enjoyed meeting each member and learning
more about their breeding programs and the
environment they work in. It has also been
interesting to me as I have visited many breeders
to learn how they manage their herds and learn
how to apply some of what I see to my program.
MB: What advice would you give a
person starting in the breed?
which part of our breed to become involved
with. I would advise someone to purchase
the best cattle they can afford with great
awareness to the EPD profile of the animals.
MB: Why did you run for the board?
GF: Mike Smith asked me to. Being involved in
many areas of service in Cameron and in the
poultry industry, I understand that part of being
in an organization is taking your turn in service to
the organization. When Mike called I understood
it was time to serve and I was glad to take the
opportunity to serve NALF as a board member.
MB: What is your favorite part about
being the NALF Board president?
GF: As president so far this year, I have had the
opportunity to meet and talk to more of our
breeders than I did in the past. It is also a great
opportunity to learn more about some of the
operations within the organization and to help us
identify directions that can improve our cattle.
GF: I would encourage a new breeder to
study the market in their area to understand
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