Class I of the Florida Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy enjoyed a lunch and discussion at Blackbeard’s ranch to wrap up Session 3. Class I was present at the ranch on January 17, 2015. Kent Bacus of NCBA and FBC Chairman Cliff Coddington spoke to the group. FCLA is funded by the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation, Jim Strickland was chairman of the Foundation when this program began last year.
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