Cattle buyers from Mexico and sellers from New Mexico met during the 2016 Joint Stockmen’s Convention in Albuquerque. An international meeting was facilitated by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture staff.
(Photo courtesy NMDA)Albuquerque, N.M. – New Mexico ranchers are invited to meet with Mexican cattle buyers from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at the Albuquerque Crowne Plaza, located at 1901 University Blvd. NE. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is hosting the meeting in the International Room for attendees of the annual Joint Stockmen's Convention, which is Thursday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 3.

A sign was used to designate the International Room at the 2016 Joint Stockmen’s Convention in Albuquerque.
(Photo courtesy NMDA)This is the third consecutive year the NMDA has facilitated this meeting during the convention hosted by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.

"This meeting provides a unique opportunity for cattle buyers and sellers to connect," said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. "The previous meetings the last two years have resulted insuccessful sales, so we encourage New Mexico ranchers to attend."

David Lucero, director of NMDA Marketing and Development Division, along with marketing specialist Juan Sanchez, will facilitate the meeting and translate if needed.

Buyers are interested in Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Santa Gertrudis and Brangus breeds. Ranchers are encouraged to bring catalogs, photos, Expected Progeny Differences and DVDs, as laptops will be available.

Ranchers attending the meeting do not have to be members of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, however, they must register for the Joint Stockmen's Convention. Visit http://nmagriculture.org/store/#!/JS-Convention/c/20807054 to register. For more information about the convention, contact the NMCGA at 505-247-0584 or nmcga@nmagriculture.org.

For more information regarding the international meeting, or if you are unable to attend, contact Sanchez at 575-646-4929 or jsanchez@nmda.nmsu.edu.

To learn more about the NMDA, visit www.nmda.nmsu.edu. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/NMDepartmentofAg and follow us on Twitter @NMDeptAg.