{"id":15589,"date":"2026-10-12T10:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15589"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:57:08","slug":"october-2026-lmaac-meeting-zoom","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/event\/october-2026-lmaac-meeting-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2026 LMAAC Meeting – Zoom"},"content":{"rendered":"

The October LMAAC meeting will take place via Zoom on October 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom<\/p>\n

LMAAC Meeting<\/strong>
\nTuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Zoom (details at bottom of email)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proposed Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Call to Order<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • Welcome and introductions<\/li>\n
    • Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      1. 2027 Fair Schedule Update<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • Announcement: The 2027 Livestock Market Animal Auction will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday of the San Juan County Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Brief discussion of planning and logistical considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. Future and Sustainability of the Livestock Market Animal Auction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            A conversation about what it will take to operate a successful and sustainable auction in 2027 and beyond, including:<\/p>\n

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            • Review of 2026 post-auction hauling, processing, pickup, storage, and product distribution<\/li>\n
            • Volunteer capacity and the responsibilities currently carried by LMAAC<\/li>\n
            • Whether LMAAC can sustainably continue the current level of buyer services<\/li>\n
            • Opportunities to involve additional community members and non-voting volunteers in supporting auction operations<\/li>\n
            • Identifying essential auction functions, areas of responsibility, and priorities for 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. LMAAC Organization and Leadership for 2026-27<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                • Review committee membership and organizational needs<\/li>\n
                • Identify vacancies and additional volunteer needs<\/li>\n
                • Annual election of LMAAC Chair<\/li>\n
                • Discuss distribution of responsibilities for the coming year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  1. 2026-27 Auction Policy Review<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    As time allows, the following proposals will be discussed and may result in recommendations to Leaders Council:<\/p>\n

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                    • Market Animal Weights:<\/strong>\u00a0Review minimum and maximum weights across market species, including a proposal to reduce the Meat Goat minimum from 70 lbs. to 65 lbs.<\/li>\n
                    • Auction Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0Consider a proposed graduated\/sliding-scale auction fee based on sale price<\/li>\n
                    • Terminal Sale:<\/strong>\u00a0Discuss a potential terminal-sale requirement for male market animals<\/li>\n
                    • Market Eggs:<\/strong>\u00a0Discuss participation and possible changes to auction order as an alternative to limiting Market Egg entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      1. 2026-27 Planning and Next Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        • Identify priorities, additional research, volunteer needs, follow-up responsibilities, and items requiring future action or Leaders Council consideration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          1. Other Business<\/strong><\/li>\n
                          2. Adjournment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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