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Florida Cattlemen's Association Legislative Quarterly Meeting
March 10 - 12, 2009
Tallahassee, FL
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Legislative visits over with, the group trudges from a local watering hole to the Museum of Florida History for the next event.
The Museum of Florida History is hosting an exhibit, partially funded by the FCA, entitled Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition. Learn more about the exhibit by reading the Florida Department of State press release.

Pictures from the exhibition opening.

ABOVE LEFT: An overflow crowd listens to the speakers, including Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning, at the exhibition opening.

ABOVE RIGHT & LEFT & BELOW: Visitors view the exhibit.

ABOVE LEFT: Author Barbara Cairns was on hand to autograph her book Cracker Cow: A Narrative of Florida History. Learn more at www.crackercow.com

ABOVE RIGHT & RIGHT: After the exhibit opening, a Cattlemen's & Legislator's Reception was held at the Florida Restaurant Association building.

BELOW: Legislators, their staff, and the Cattlemen enjoy the buffet inside and the view on the wraparound balcony outside.

People at the reception included rancher Tony Carlton and 2008 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Patsy Nathe.
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Florida Cattle Ranch by Bob Montanaro
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