The Canadian Cattle Association(CCA) recently named two new executives at their AGM, and Manitoban Tyler Fulton is taking over as Vice President.
Fulton previously served as the President of Manitoba Beef Producers and has been a part of CCA for about 4 years. During his time with CCA, Fulton has served on a number of different committees, and he says that's helped him prepare for his new position.
"I've been pretty lucky to have been involved with a number of different campaigns and been involved with the environment side, the domestic policy side, as well as foreign trade. When you take on that leadership role, you need to have a little bit of a general view on things, so that you at least understand the issues on all fronts."
He says that's not always easy, because they have a lot on the go at all times, but they have a great staff that makes it all possible.
Fulton says he really loves getting to represent beef producers on the national scale.
"The culture around beef production in Canada is one of humbleness, humility, and resilience. You know, it's a tough business at times, and it's really the people and those connections that really motivate me to continue to serve. I'm really interested in all of these issues, and I find it rewarding to be involved with some of those government lobbying campaigns, and in developing policies that'll have a major impact on the industry going forward."
Fulton, along with his wife Dorelle and their kids Evan and Mae own and operate Tyton Farms Ltd. a 600-head cow/calf/backgrounding operation, south of Birtle.
