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MEAT GOAT marketing strategies
Earlier in December I was visiting my mother in the Rio Grande
Valley. While I was there I saw a favorite magazine, Texas Farmer
Stockman, December 1994. In the Livestock section there is an
’article titled: Meat Goat marketing. The thrust of the article was the
;formation of the American Meat Goat Association. "The American
‘Meat Goat Association was formed in January 1992 by Tom and
Debbie Carter, and Stan and Kay Keen in Mertzon, Texas." The
^article states that the need for an association of people interested in
meat goats had been discussed for some time. "With the previous
rfive years showing steady to increasing prices for meat goats at the
market and consumer interest at an all time high, the time was right
^to organize."
Now l have never been too impressed with names but I like to see
ilhings happen: progress. However in the article I found some meat
Jn this goat marketing. "The real profit margin in the goat business
’ is not at the producer level but begins after the goats are
(slaughtered. From carcass to consumption lends the most margins
dn the system. Producer participation in this segment has rarely, if
rever, been practiced by any of the other1 animal industry production
iparticiants and can only be accomplished by retained ownership,
-profit sharing and/or joint venturing. The most profitable is retained
(ownership to the the distribution level, but there are associated cost
rin the initation and implementation as well as other risks that have
to be addressed."
- In other words: to make the most of our meat goat production we
heed to own/control right up to the retail. The way things work for
-meat goat producers now is as soon as the goats leave the lot gate,
they have lost their control. One of the admired traits the farmer
cStockman has is his independence. But just maybe here is one area
;that he will benefit from working with others to make more green
iStuff (money).
: What if we were to imagine how this might happen. The first
.area of ownership ought to be at the sale barn. The producer is
-paid the so called market value of his stock at the stockyard. He
needs to build, buy or control even the sale barn so that as presently
the producer is paid the market value, on the hoof for his stock. Not
one thing should change at this level to the goat producer. But any
profit at the sale barn level will come back to him sooner or later by
check or dividends some years later. I have heard of contracts for
5-10,000 head of goats for some foreign country. This might be a
part of the work of an aggressive sale barn, holding, feeding facility.
That is, develop contracts for the volume buyer.
Secondly, the producers need to develop a slaughter house for
carcass production. To make this profitable, an aggressive market-
ing staff is a must. Goat meat is relatively new to many stores so
someone will have to develop new markets. That is, hotels and
restaurants for prime cuts to packaged jerky, summer sausages,
slim jims, fajitas, chorizzos, roasting weiners, bolognas, precooked
microwaveable cuts, etc. If you can do it to a chicken or turkey,
why not to the goat?
Goat producers should have big dreams, set obtainable goals and
work hard. However one limiting factor to a producer owned
organization is personalities. People change, so cross train
everyone you can. so if necessary a bad attitude can he removed
without stopping the progress. The "good ole’ boy" is okay
Individually, but not in the board room where he works for the sum
of all producers. I believe this kind of business should be helpful,
friendly, honest, and aggressive.
Harper is a wonderful place because of its people and location.
Maybe its a good place for a producer owned marketing
organization, too.
Maybe you would like to contact the AMGA. PO Box 979,
Mertzon, Texas 76941.
john bishop
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New Law To Prevent Drunk Driving
Page 3 The Harper Herald January 4, 1995 .
A new law went into effect Department of Public Safety, this law passed, and to help fund
January 1, 1995, that will save an "License suspension as a conse- the statewide public information
estimated 100 lives every year in quence of drinking and driving campaign now underway to boost
Texas by deterring drunk drivers, should make potential offenders motorists’ awareness that is
Known as ALR — Administrative think twice before getting behind essential for the law to work to its
License Revocation — it will the wheel," he said. fullest extent."
automatically suspend the Under the new law, if a driver is ALR has the added benefit of
driver's license of anyone caught arrested for DWl and either fails fighting crime without costing the
driving while intoxicated. or refuses to take a chemical taxpayers money, overcrowding
A press conference announcing blood/breath alcohol test, his prisons, overloading court
the new law and a public license is automatically sus- dockets or adding to the state
awareness campaign was held pended. First offenders lose their budget. It is a self-supportive
today by "Texans for ALR,” a license for 60 days for failing the program, fully funded by the
coalition of concerned traffic test and 90 days for refusing the license reinstatement fees of the
safety organizations, law test. Repeat offenders lose their convicted drivers. And according
enforcement agencies, victims’ license for 120 days for failing the to the National Highway Traffic
rights groups, insurance test and 180 days for refusing the Safety Administration, ALR will
companies and other concerned test. Drivers previously suspend- save Texas as much as $85
parties. ed for a DWl or intoxication million a year in direct and
The Texas Legislature voted manslaughter conviction lose societal costs (medical, insurance
ALR into law during its last their license for 180 days for and lost productivity),
session after looking at its failing the test and one year for The public information
practice in other states. Similar refusing the test. The convicted campaign underway includes
ALR laws are in effect in 37 other driver must pay a $100 fee to billboards, posters, TV and radio
states and the District of reinstate his license after the public service announcements
Columbia. “It seemed very clear period of suspension. (PSAs), brochures, a law
that ALR would save lives," "ALR is the strongest law a state enforcement training tape and a
explained State Senator Judith can enact to save lives by DPS toll-free number (1-800r
Zaffirini, who sponsored this deterring drunk driving. Studies 394-9913) for information. The
legislation. "It has been an show that tire public fears campaign is being funded by The
enormous success everywhere guaranted loss of a license more Century Council and members of
it's on the books. In Oklahoma, than the threat of a tough jail Texans for ALR in cooperation
, alcohol-involved traffic fatalities sentence or stiff fine," said John with the Texas Department of
^declined 30 percent the year after C. Lawn, former chief of the Public Safety, the Texas
ALR was enacted in 1983. federal Drug Enforcement Department of Transportation,
Minnesota reduced its traffic Administration (DEA) and new and Texas MADD. It is expected
fatality rate by 50 percent ten chairman of The Century Council, that this multi-faceted awareness
years after implementing ALR On an anti-alcohol abuse organiza- campaign will reach virtually all of
1978). Those results really hit tion supported by concerned the 12.5 million licensed drivers
home with us.” beer, wine and spirits in Texas, and add to the growing
"ALR will help make Texas’ companies. "The Council is list of states with fewer alcohol
roadways safer," said Col. James honored to be a member of related deaths and injuries each
R. Wilson, Director of the Texas Texans for ALR, which helped get year. Perennials are plants that live
at least three years.
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School District
Regular School Board Meeting Superintendent Ward to purchase
held at 7:00 pm December 19, two Bluebird Model
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School.
Call to order: Boyce Grona
Roll call by: Ernie Dykstra
Members present:
Ernie Dykstra
Boyce Grona
Johnna Lynn Townsend
Chuck L einweber
James Weinecke
Lloyd Kneese
Superintendent Jim Ward
Principal Alan Richey
Principal Pari Whitten
Member absent J.B. Rieger
Guest present:
Michael A. Douville, CPA
FD1060 buses on the lease
purchase plan from Hemphill Bus
Sales, Inc. of Denton, Tekas at a
cost of $42,875.00 per unit.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Motion #095-025 by Charles
Leinweber seconded by James
Wienecke Board accept a bid of
$15,403.00 from Masters
Construction to do dirt work for
the new elementary area, parking
lot and roadway.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Motion #095-026 by Lloyd
CAPITOL
COMMENT
U.S. SENATOR
KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
A Blueprint for Genuine Reform
T ' '
Opening prayer was given by Kneese seconded by Ernie
James Wienecke. Dykstra Board accept bid from
Motion #095-021 by James J&S Enterprises for #13,200.00
Wienecke seconded by Charles for the T-Star satellite system.
Leinweber Board approve Ayes: 6
minutes as presented. Nays: 0
Ayes: 6 Motion #095-027 by Johnna
Nays. 0 Lynn Townsend seconded by
Annual financial report for the James Wienecke Board call a
year ended August 31, 1994 was public meeting to present the
presented by Michael A. Douville Academic Indicator report at 6pm
CPA. on January 16, 1995 in the
Motion #095-022 by Ernie cafeteria.
Dykstra seconded by James Ayes: 6
Wienecke to approve the audit Nays: 0
for year ending August 31,1994. Motion #095-028 by Ernie
Ayes: 6 Dykstra seconded by James
Nays: 0 Wienecke to approve the
Motion #095-023 by Johnna Innovative Program
Lynn Townsend seconded by proposal.
James Wienecke Board approve Ayes: 6
bills and payroll as presented.
Ayes: 6
Nays. 0
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Nays. 0
Motion #095-024 by Ernie
Dykstra seconded by Johnna
Lynn Townsend Board authorize
It’s against the law. So if you don’t want a ticket, buckle up.
Or, you could become broke in more ways than one.
YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM A DUHNYT
_ BUCKLE YOUR SAFETY BELT,
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! lie that knows himself knows Loving-kindness is the better
Slow to strengthen his weakness, part of goodness.
Mml the wise man conquers —W. Somerset Maugham
Everything, even the stars in ***
their courses. ‘ We cannot he just if we are
—Baltasar Graeian not kindhearted.
..................... —Vauvenargues
he sheer volume of legislation which Congress has imposed on the
country over the past 40 years has reached critical mass, threatening
American freedom and prosperity. That burden must be lifted.
I have suggested to incoming Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole that he
immediately appoint a panel made up of members of Congress to consider
regulatory reform and suggest constructive changes in current laws. Ideally,
a near-term list should be put together before the 104th Congress convenes.
The panel should use a “common-sense” test as a basis for recommend-
ing change, asking the question, “Does the need for a law outweigh its costs?”
For instance, most Americans are appalled to learn that drug abuse is now
classified as a disability, and that addicts and alcoholics are given Supple-
mental Security Income payments which they often use to supply their
addictions rather than obtain food, shelter and treatment.
This doesn’t pass the “common-sense” test. It wastes resources and does
actual harm to those it purports to help. There are countless other examples
of counterproductive federal expenditures which should be identified and
then eliminated.
Pending reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water
Act also deserve immediate attention. I favor the addition of “common-
sense” amendments which would protect private property rights and address
cost/benefit considerations. Government should be required to pay the costs
of aggressive environmental regulation if it substantially reduces the market
value of private real estate or causes other tangible harm.
Some reform issues can be addressed promptly. But we must go beyond
dealing with the most acute of our immediate problems. We must also review
the massive amount of government regulation that has accumulated over the
past 10 years. The identification of areas in need of long-term reform could
be accomplished by either a panel of senators or by a regulatory relief
commission composed of members from both Houses of Congress and the
business community.
The long-term review process ought to encompass changes to various
laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, the Clean Air Act
and others with the goal of removing or modifying provisions which place
Grant undue burdens on business, inhibit job growth or injure private property
rights.
I envision this review being conducted during the first session of the
104th Congress, with remedial legislative action following in the second
session.
There are other measures on which we should move quickly, such as
genuine reform of health insurance, lobbying and gift disclosure and cam-
paign finance reform (not public financing). We also need to enact tort
reform, pass a real crime bill with mandatory minimum sentences and bring
about habeas corpus reform.
Congress has its work cut out. We have the potential to create a brighter
tomorrow for American families and American businesses. We must realize
that potential.
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ent from ordinary men is
wrong, but it is right to hope
that one will not remain like ,
ordinary men.
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freemasonry, between all per-
sons of intelligence, however,
antagonistic their moral outlook.
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