2024 TBA Fall Conference Registration Oct 25th - 26th

It's great to get back together again to learn about the American Bison and network amongst friends.  This conference looks to be fabulous with great hands on real time activities with the bison.  If you are beginning or planning to start a bison ranch you need to come to this conference.  Details are listed below and in the attachments.  

Two registration options for the entire Conference 

TBA Member: $30 early bird pricing (ends COB Oct 1st) - Regular Price: $75

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, the TBA Board has set the early bird pricing for the conference at $30 for members.  Includes all events and meals.  Pricing will increase to $75 thereafter. 

Non-Member Conference Registration: $75 early bird pricing (ends COB Oct 1st) - Regular Price: $100

Not ready to join the TBA yet? We would love to have you come join us and see what we are all about.  Includes all events and meals.  Feel free to join the TBA to take advantage of the member discount for registration.

The Menu: 

Friday Dinner: Chili, Cornbread, Chickpea Chili, with assorted condiments...

Saturday Lunch: Bison Kabobs, and Bison Philly Topped Toast, Caprese Stackers, Avocado Topped Cucumber, Meat only Pinwheels...

Saturday Dinner: Steamship Roast with mashed potatoes, cabbage, southern green beans, roasted vegetables, bread and pudding...  

Hotel Information:

Hampton Inn Group Rate Discount:  The Fall Conference will be held at two different ranches.  Friday will be held at GP Ranch in Sulphur Springs and Saturday's activities will be held at Tesoro Bison Ranch near Talco.  The TBA board has worked with the Hampton Inn to block rooms at a discounted rate of $105 plus taxes.  It is anticipated that attendees will book either or both Friday night and Saturday night stays.  The discounted room rate also includes a free hot breakfast, valued at $25. These rooms are available on a first come first served basis and the discounted rate expires Oct 1st. The number of rooms is limited so act quickly. Hotel reservations can be made, at the TBA discounted rate, by using this link.

Hampton Inn is located at 1202 Mockingbird Ln, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 
Phone: 903-439-4646

Schedule:

Friday Afternoon: GP Ranch @ 763 County Road 4581, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
3:30pm-6:30pm - We will have a dry walk through of the corals and load out facility and witness a load out of 2-3 bison.  It will be a great experience to see the how the facility works to handle the animals. 
Friday Evening: VFW Hall @ 1 Veterans Dr., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
7:00pm-9:00pm - We move locations to the VFW Hall for dinner and socializing.  Pool table(s) are available for use.  Adult beverages are available at attendee's own expense.  If you can't make the afternoon portion of the conference feel free to jump in and join us beginning with the dinner and social.
Saturday All Day: Tesoro Bison Ranch @ 1740 County Road NE 2220, Talco, TX 75487
8:00am-7:00pm - Saturday begins at the Tesoro Bison Ranch which is approximately 30 min away from the hotel. We pick up where we left off on Friday afternoon by experiencing the actual working of 2-3 bison in the bison chute.  Discussion regarding ear tagging, blood drawing, palpating, shots, and determining body score.  Dr. Hank Hayes (veterinarian) will talk to us about shots that we can give and answer questions about bison health.  A few speakers after lunch will talk to us about funding avenues and grass analysis and management.  Just before dinner we will end the day with a market update and a panel session with open Q&A from the attendees.  Our hope is to answer any and all questions you may have.  Dinner will conclude the evening.

Learning and social events like this Fall Conference would not be possible without the partnership of our Sponsors.  While you are at the conference, please take the time to thank them and learn more about their products and services.

See you soon,

Jeff Williams
President, Texas Bison Association