Mission
To promote the interests of Colorado’s beef industry and protect Colorado’s land, water and forage resources
The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) was founded in 1867—nine years before Colorado became a state! As such, it became the first statewide cattlemen’s association in the nation. As the only nonprofit 501(c)6 trade organization exclusively representing the state's more than 12,000 beef producers, CCA serves members by speaking out on behalf of Colorado's beef producers and landowners to state and national legislators, agencies, media and consumers. The association is primarily funded through voluntary membership dues contributed by its members.
Beef producers join CCA voluntarily and manage it cooperatively, working together to accomplish goals that no single beef producer could reach alone. CCA operates through its network of more than 2,500 members, 49 local and breed associations and its 19 volunteer steering committees that develop policies and direction for the industry. Additionally CCA has a volunteer Board of Directors made up of 15 CCA members from across Colorado. Furthermore, a full-time staff is located in Arvada, CO. CCA headquarters helps the association carry forth its mission of promoting and protecting Colorado’s beef industry.
Members take pride in the fact that CCA is nationally recognized for its leadership and ability to achieve results for Colorado's beef producers. When an issue arises that could affect producers’ bottom line, CCA is there to defend its members’ investment in the beef industry.
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Research and Education
- CCA supports pertinent research and education efforts that will assist beef producers
- CCA conducts educational seminars during Annual Convention, Mid-Winter conference and town hall meetings to help increase beef producer viability
- CCA offers the Kirk Hanna Cattlemen’s Leadership College to engage young producers in all aspects of Colorado's beef industry
Information Distribution
- CCA's publication, Cattle Guard, is a timely and informative publication
- CCA authors a section "Cattle Industry Directions" published in the Ag Journal
- An extensive website is maintained at www.coloradocattle.org
- Weekly e-mail, the Bulletin, sent to all participating members
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Legislative Representation
- CCA addresses legislation which will impact a producer's bottom line
- CCA's staff and lobbyist ensure the grassroots beef producer's voice is heard in Colorado and on issues such as wildlife, water, public lands, and private property issues
Issues Management
- CCA members form committees that develop policies for Colorado's beef industry
- CCA represents the association's policies when lobbyin at the Colorado and U.S. capitols on behalf of beef producers
- CCA addresses beef industry issues on the governmental, agency and organizational levels
Public Relations
- CCA is an informational source for media and thought leaders - answering questions and providing educational materials to comsumers
- CCA broadcasts frequent news releases, print, radio and television media interviews, weekly e-mail Bulletin, and issues briefings
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CCA Board of Directors
CCA Steering Committee Chairs
CCA Staff
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