Hello! My name is Martin Paris, and I’m the new Executive Director of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.
I grew up in Battle Mountain, Nevada where my family runs a cow/calf operation. I graduated from Battle Mountain High School and attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA receiving a degree in Political Science.
After my last college final, I hopped on a plane for Washington D.C. to begin what was supposed to be a three-month internship for an agricultural lobbying firm. I ended up staying for close to a year before missing my rural roots and coming back to Nevada.
After my short-lived Washington D.C. career, I worked for a rangeland consulting company and most recently served as the Rural Representative for Congressman Mark Amodei in Elko.
In 2018, I married my amazing wife Alexis. We recently welcomed our first child, Audrey Alice Paris, on November 14, 2020. Being a brand-new father has been the experience of a lifetime and time is flying by. Audrey seems to get a little bigger every time I pick her up.
I still remain actively involved in my family’s cow/calf operation and as a fifth generation Nevada rancher, I look forward to making sure that the great people of Nevada’s beef industry continue to be able to do what they love- raising high quality beef.
I’m looking to forward to hitting the ground running as the Nevada Legislative Session is in full swing and the new Presidential Administration begins to take shape.
As we are all aware, cattle prices are down, COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, and there seems to be a large cloud of uncertainty as we move into the future. However, I’m eager to navigate NCA through these uncertain times and make sure that Nevada’s beef industry is well represented along the way.
NCA Awarding Two Scholarship Opportunities
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) is pleased to announce our 2021 scholarship opportunities. NCA will again be offering two scholarships.
The NCA Scholarship will be awarded to a first-year college student beginning to pursue an education within the agricultural industry. This scholarship is open to all Nevada High School graduating seniors planning to attend a community college or four-year university and majoring in an agriculture related field. The amount of this scholarship for 2021 will be $1,500!
The NCA is also pleased to announce the continuation of the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship, which is available to agriculture students that have completed their first year of college and are returning to continue working towards their degree in agriculture. The 2021 Marvel/Andrae Scholarship amount will be $2,500!
The original seed money used to fund the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship came from Agri Beef Company. This scholarship is to recognize the legacies of Tom & Rosita Marvel and Jim & Sharon Andrae and the many contributions these two Nevada ranching families have made to our ranching industry.
Eligibility & application requirements for the NCA Scholarship include:
- Applicant must be a senior graduating from a Nevada High School.
- Applicant must plan to attend a Community College or a 4-year College or University.
- Applicant must be seeking a degree in an agriculturally related field.
- Applicant must have a least a 2.5 GPA. A copy of the student’s official transcripts is required.
- Applicant must submit a typewritten essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words on any current issue involving the beef industry, including references cited.
- Three letters of reference.
Eligibility & application requirements for the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship include:
- Applicant must plan to attend or be currently attending a Community College or a 4-year College or University.
- Applicant must be from Nevada and pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field.
- Applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA. A copy of the student’s transcripts is required.
- Returning students that were previous recipients of the NCA Scholarship will be eligible to apply for the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship.
- Applicant should submit a cover letter outlining their background, current studies, and College or University they are currently attending and educational goals.
Students and Educators interested in these two great Scholarship opportunities are encouraged to contact the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.
Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the Nevada Cattlemen’s website at www.nevadacattlemen.org, or applicants can call the NCA office at 775-738-9214 or send a request to nca@nevadabeef.org for a copy.
A completed application form and required information must be postmarked by April 9, 2021 and sent to: Attn: Research & Education Committee, c/o Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 310, Elko, NV 89803; or submitted by email with the subject line, “2021 NCA Scholarship Applicant (Your Name)” to nca@nevadabeef.org.
55th Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale Report
On February 20, 2021, the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association held their 55th Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale (FBS). This year’s sale was dedicated in memory of Lilla Bell. Consignments arrived on Thursday the 18th. Sifting and grading of the bulls took place the morning of the 19th while the outdoor tradeshow vendors set up their displays and the stock dog trials got underway.
This year’s sale featured bulls ranging from 16-24 months of age. Cattlemen from California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah attended the sale looking to buy their range-ready bulls for the year. Sixty-four bulls were sold this year for an average of $4,245. Breed Averages included: Angus for $5,009; Herefords for $2,494; and Red Angus for $3,500.
Each year consignors bring high-quality bulls and this year was no different. Because of the quality of bulls and dedicated support, the sale continues to be a success and reach out to many of the western states. The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Sale Committee thank you for your participation and congratulate this year’s award recipients.
The Top Range Bull and the Angus Best of Breed were awarded to Hutchings Cattle Company for lot #68. This was also the top selling bull at the sale. The Hereford Best of Breed was awarded to Hutchens Herefords for lot #14. This year’s recipient of the volume buyer jacket is Steve Lucas of Lucas Livestock. A special thank you to this year’s volume buyer and all of the buyers. Whether you bought one bull or eight, your continued support of the Fallon Bull Sale is much appreciated.
Along with the dedicated group of buyers and consignors who participate in the sale, there are several sponsors who help make the sale possible year after year. They include: Snyder’s Pinenut Livestock Supply (ear tags for the sale), Progressive Rancher and Nevada Rancher (advertisement for the sale), and Somewhere Out West (bags of coffee for award winners). Along with these dedicated sponsors a big thank you to Marie Sherman, Demar Dahl, Stix Cattle Company, Robert DePaoli, and Woodie Bell for contributing a donation calf.
The NCA would also like to thank the Churchill County FFA, Churchill County Cowbelles, sale ringmen, Eric Duarte (auctioneer), Dr. Randy Wallstrum (sale veterinarian), Bea Lee (stock dog trial coordinator), the Grading and Sifting Committees, the Fallon Bull Sale Committee members, and Fallon Livestock LLC. for helping with the sale. Without their support and hard work this sale would not be possible!