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The Midwest Cattleman %u00b7 October 24, 2024 %u00b7 P4Hello!We are Austin and Laura Black and we%u2019re excited for the opportunity to continue The Midwest Cattleman as your #1 source of industry news and education. We live just outside of Butler, Mo (1 hour south of Kansas City), along with our three daughters, Hailey (almost 6), Reagan (4) and Lainey (15 months). Our hobbies include hunting, team roping, gardening (which leads to LOTS of canning) and working on the farm.Laura and I each come from a strong agriculture background. I grew up very active in 4-H and am a 3rd generation cattle producer, with roots in both commercial and seedstock production. Laura served in FFA and worked alongside her father on their diversified farming operation of row crops and beef cattle. Together, we%u2019ve been fortunate to work with my parents to establish our own herd and formed Legacy Livestock Company in 2017. Our ExperienceProfessionally, I have worked for Genex Cooperative, MFA Incorporated and CornerPost Marketing, serving in a variety of roles since graduating from College of the Ozarks in 2011. In 2012, I also launched Backroad Productions LLC, a marketing and communications agency that has served seedstock producers and Ag businesses throughout the Midwest. Through this company and my role as Photojournalist with MFA Incorporated, I have contributed dozens of articles to several state, regional and national agriculture publications, including The Midwest Cattleman. And because I have many passions in life, I became a personal finance coach in 2020 with Freedom Financial Coaching, where I help couples overcome their fear and frustration with financial management so they can take complete control of their money.Laura graduated from the University of Missouri in 2012 and has worked for Syngenta Crop Protection as a Retail Sales Representative and District Operations Specialist for nearly 12 years. As we enter our next chapter of life with The Midwest New Hands on the ReinsLet me introduce you to Austin and Laura Black!Beginning with the very next issue of The Midwest Cattleman, there will be new hands on the reins! We%u2019ve grown to really appreciate this amazing couple and their entire family %u2013 the name Black has been associated with this publication for more years than some of us want to admit. Austin and Laura represent a new generation and, as you might expect, they come with a whole new set of ideas, talents and energy. I know you will continue to enjoy reading MWC as they take the reins or working with them to reach new customers if that is your goal. They are committed to excellence%u2026 It%u2019s in their blood!On the facing page you can see that, beginning with the next issue%u2026The Midwest Cattleman has a NEW ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO, as well as something else exciting %u2013 New Publication Dates for 2025.I wish to thank every single reader and advertiser for your support over the last 30 years and one more thing that is long overdue%u2026A %u2018Special Thank You%u2019 to my wife, partner and best friend in the world - Glenna.%u201cYou have Always Done Most of the Work, while I received Most of the Credit.%u201dMeet Austin & Laura Black!KwCcontinued on page 10CallicrateBanders.com 785-332-3344High-tension Callicrate Bandersare easy to use, provideconsistent results, and remainthe leading choice for superioranimal welfare.Lynn Locatelli, DVM\ to use,works everytime.\