Washington Cattlemen’s Association celebrates 99 years at annual tradeshow and convention

WENATCHEE — The Washington Cattlemen’s Association marked nearly a century of service to the cattle and agriculture industries during its Annual Tradeshow and Convention held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. This year’s event attracted approximately 400 ranchers, industry professionals and stakeholders, exceeding the usual attendance range of 300 to 350. “We had record attendance this year in Wenatchee,” said Chelsea Hajny, WCA Executive Vice-President. “We just really had a great celebration together. It was a great convention.” She added that the convention not only serves as an educational platform but also as a crucial networking opportunity for those committed to the beef industry. The event commenced on Oct. 30 with registration followed by a WCA board meeting and a tradeshow social. The programming officially kicked off on Thursday morning with a breakfast buffet, featuring a presentation from ENVU that focused on digital solutions for rangeland management. Hajny noted that sessions aimed to equip ranchers with strategies for custom grazing plans to enhance productivity and profitability.