Mazak encourages membership in American National CattleWomen

Andrea Johnson
Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023

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Reba Mazak’s Brahma/Hereford cross, which is called a Braford, with calf at side. Submitted photo.

Reba Mazak with her daughters, Rebecca and Audra, and four grandsons. Submitted photo.

Winter feeding cows at Reba Mazak’s home in Sumter County, Fla. Submitted photo.

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Andrea Johnson

Reba Mazak, American National CattleWomen president, has a favorite story to tell cattlewomen whenever she is asked to speak.

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