From land prices, to input costs and more, there are several barriers to young producers who are either stepping into a new role within a family operation or attempting to enter the cattle business for the first time. What they may not realize, is that there is an advocate for the livestock marketing industry providing a voice on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues in an effort to support producers as a whole. On today’s episode, you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest, Mark Barnett, about:  The Livestock Marketing Association The LMA's missionHow the LMA’s efforts help ensure that no matter where a producer is located, they have can sell their livestock for a fair market valueAnd more!Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at abbeditorial@angus.org.