Back to the Future (Farmers of America) NBA Blog, by Jim Matheson, Executive Director The National Bison Association’s (NBA) program manager, Lydia Whitman, myself, and a few dedicated volunteers will return to Indianapolis, IN for the National FFA (historically known as the Future Farmers of America) convention after a two-year, COVID-induced hiatus from the …
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A Small Fish in a Big Pond NBA Blog, by Jim Matheson, Executive Director A small fish in a big pond. OK, maybe not the best analogy for a bison – the largest land mammal in North America, but hear me out… Last week the National Bison Association (NBA) made our annual pilgrimage to …
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As many of you know, the National Bison Association (NBA) is currently undergoing a significant organizational transition, the likes of which we haven’t seen in over 20 years. With the departure of longtime Executive Director Dave Carter, as well as its Director of Development, Eloise Mongillo, in May, the NBA has been working double-time to …
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Want to know a true bison taste-challenge? Try serving bison brisket in Texas. At the World Food Championships (WFC) no less. Talk about some discerning customers… That’s exactly what the National Bison Association did for three sunny November days in Dallas, TX. Working in collaboration with NBA member Benjamin Lee Bison (OK) and NBA President, …
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Can Italians appreciate a buffalo that doesn’t provide mozzarella? I had an opportunity to explore that question this past week at the Tutto International Food Show in Milan, Italy. Tutto, which is held every two years in Milan, typically attracts more than 82,000 retailers, foodservice operators, distributors and other food industry professionals for a five-day …
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