International Beef Month resolution

1:23:36It may you may be last, but you're not forgotten, I can tell you that. So

1:23:42Uh this one's on consent too.

1:23:44This one was on consent before we're reading it.

1:23:46Yes, but just went on the record if you could say we're pulling it from consent.

1:23:50Mm-hmm.

1:23:51Uh if you recognize it.

1:23:54This is on the poll this is on the poll sheet for C seven for to be pulled from consent. Agreed. Yeah I see it on

1:24:00the record.

1:24:01Okay.

1:24:03All right. Um so resolution regarding international beef bonds. If you are here for that, please step to the podium.

1:24:21For a good breathe.

1:24:31I know.

1:24:31Was there any samples?

1:24:35I will go ahead and read the resolution. Resolution number twenty-four-one one two. A resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, declaring the month of May 2024 as International Beef Month in Pasco County. Whereas International Beef Month is a time to recognize the importance of the beef industry and to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who work hard every day to raise and care for cattle while also preserving the land and environment. And RAS, the beef industry involves thousands of

1:25:05American farmers, ranchers, and processors who help keep the economy strong and food on our tables. And RAS beef is an important source. Source of nutrients that are vital for supporting good health, such as protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and selenium. And whereas the United States is the world's largest beef producer and is the second largest consumer of beef in the world, with an average of 58.8 pounds of beef consumed per person in 2023. NRAS Florida

1:25:36ranked eighteenth in total inventory of cows on January 1, 2024, with a count of 1.56 million cows. NRES by choosing to buy local and high-quality beef products, we help support the livelihood of those directly involved in the industry. This support helps pave the way to a more suitable and ethical industry, prioritizing the welfare of animals. and the environment. NRES, Pasco County farmers and ranchers work hard every day to provide us with high-quality beef products, helping

1:26:06support the local economy and creating more jobs for Pasco County community. Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby declares the month of May 2024 as International Beef Month in Pasco County. Done and resolved in regular session with the quorum present and voting the 7th day of May 2024.

1:26:25Approval. Second. The motion second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Motion passed. Now who is the spokesperson for this group?

1:26:34I guess that would be me. So uh hi, my name is Ben Bartle. I'm the current president of the Pasco County Cattlemen's Association. Um in behalf of the Count the County Cattlemen Association, the uh today we also have the Cattle Women's Association, we have Farm Bureau with us as well, and we also have IPIS in the back with us. And uh I forgot anybody? Uh F Dax is right over here. Thank you. Mr. Ed. But uh thank you very much for the recognition. It uh it means a great deal to us. Um we got to hear some pretty

1:27:04fun facts earlier, but uh one thing that I'd like to share with you is yes uh Pasco, I think you said, or rather Florida is uh we're not in the top ten anymore, but we were the first state in the country and actually the continent to have cattle. So with that We uh we're proud of our product and uh we're proud of what we've been able to produce and we really th thank you very much for all of your support. Thank you. Thank you.

1:27:32Um Pasco County Cattle Women's Association is the largest cattle women's association in the state of Florida. We have over a hundred members and we get out there and promote the beef industry every day in Pasco County. Tomorrow we're going to our uh we're going to Weston Chapel High School and speak to the students and do live cooking demonstrations. We had a really big dance last Saturday for our youth. So we're really out there with the youth and really sharing our story with the county of Pasco County. Thank you all for having us today. Thank you. Could you also state your name for the record please? Yes,

1:28:03my name is Casey Holloway. I am the president of Pasco County Catawoman. Thank you.

1:28:08Mr. Brown. Yes, I'd like to say thank you guys. And if there's some anything we can do in the county to to help you grow grow your business or s stay stable, I mean please let us know. Our reliable soup food supply is critical, it's great for the economy. So in keeping a diversified economy, you know, your industry is huge to us. So whatever we can do at help, please let us know. Thank you.

1:28:30Mr. Wayman.

1:28:31Thanks, Chair. It was nice to hear all the vitamins and beef, but I never ate it for the vitamins. I taste good. So it's a pleasure to have you both the cattlewoman and cattlemen here today and see some familiar faces. Um I think it's important that we you know, oftentimes as as Pasco County's moving forward, we Recognize all these high tech businesses and what have you that come in the town and all along you all have been there as, you know,

1:29:01ground ground floor for Pasco County for many, many generations and decades. And to see several generations of you still here working and farming in Pasco County is just Pretty incredible to see and we hope that that continues to happen. So I echo Commissioner Mariano's uh sentiments, if there's anything that Pasco County can do to help you get out of your way Bring eyes to your attention, just help solve a problem, holler at us. Uh let us be a resource for you. And um pleasure to have you today.

1:29:32Well w welcome. Glad to see you folks in here. I'd rather be out by the barbecue grill and y'all cooking a steak right now. But uh the fact of it is uh The best thing we can do is keep your prices up so you can stay in business out there and uh be able to afford 'cause people When the prices sometimes drop so low it's just unbelievable how low they get. But right here lately If they'd stay like they are now, I think it'd be worthwhile to stay in the cattle business

1:30:03and and be able to prosper like other businesses do. So but like growers always were, we were always last on the the draw of the ticket for the money and it seemed like everybody got the bigger money when they got to the the market and when they sold it at uh the stakes got got way more than what you got when you when you sold it. to begin with to go to B State. So but I appreciate everything y'all have done. Y'all been a very strong cattleman's association

1:30:33in in the state of Florida, not just Pasco County, but the Pasco County cattlemans have been very strong for many, many years. And uh the women's uh cattlewoman's have been the same way. So they you don't get something done, get the cattlewomen to get get something started and they'll get it done so no doubt about it. So I appreciate each and every one of y'all for what you do and and really uh wanna try to m keep your your part of your world together. So

1:31:04uh So hopefully we get more keep more prices so someone won't bail out and sell their land because they're tired of getting nothing for their their hard labors. So thank you. Okay, um I'll come down. Y'all wanna come down with me too? Might as well. Come on.

1:31:56Okay, everybody ready here first, please. Thank you.

1:33:08I gotta figure out where I'm at.

1:33:27Will we move through that?