TCA's Dale Parker: Noting Goals for 2026 With Membership and Engagement

TCA Executive Vice President Dale Parker returns to the show as we enter the final countdown to the TCA Convention, happening Feb. 6-7 at the Williamson County Ag Center in Franklin, Tenn. In addition to discussing the value of attending the Convention, Dale looks ahead to some of the goals for the TCA in 2026.As you will hear, Dale talks about the importance of membership growth for the TCA, and he talks about how the association is focused on addressing current challenges in the cattle industry. Dale is seeking to ensure that engagement for TCA happens at the country level in the effort to promote membership growth. The TCA will continue to be a strong voice for cattle producers in legislation. Meanwhile, a continued focus on youth education and creating networking opportunities for new producers entering the industry are two other areas Dale highlighted in discussing goals for 2026.To learn more about the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, including how to become a member of TCA, please visit the organization’s website at TNCattle.org.