"Nov. 21, 2003 - Walk-A-Mile in My Boots’ Program Brings Groups Together

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A new joint program between the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is helping improve communications between those who work on the land and those who develop government programs that involve them.  Craig Utter, a beef producer from the Sandhills of Nebraska, was in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the program.  He says it brings both sides out of their comfort zones.       

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According to Utter, employees of the Fish & Wildlife Service seem to recognize the need for cooperation. 

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The level of enthusiasm is high.

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Utter says that he and fellow Nebraska cattleman Mike Kelly, who also traveled to Washington, had some high expectations – and weren’t disappointed.

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Utter is enthusiastic about the other half of his effort, which will bring someone from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to his operation in Nebraska.

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