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Our History
As of November 2003, CCA
is 135 years strong. CCA has pulled ranchers together to provide a
unified voice for Colorado's cattle industry. In fact CCA is the oldest
cattlemen's association in the United States.
Our Mission
To promote the interests
of
Colorado’s beef
industry and protect
Colorado’s
land, water
and
forage resources
Our Structure
CCA is governed by its
members, who elect a board of directors. Policy is developed directly by
membership through the following committees (listed with committee
chairman):
Ag Policy & Labor
Harold Yoder, Karval
Animal Health
Marv Maul ,
Colorado
Springs
Beef
Improvement
Bill Way,
Wellington
Willie Altenburg,
Fort Collins
Beef Promotion
Vonnie Cummings
BLM Liaison
Jim Coleman, Saguache
Brand & Theft
Virginia Patton,
Canon
City
Cattle Marketing & Feeder
Dan Oakleaf
Convention
Duke Latham, Roggen
Endangered Species
Miles Davies,
Deer Trail
Jean Stetson, Craig
Federal Lands
Brett Shawcroft,
La Jara
Forest Service Liaison
Dale Irby,
Gunnison
Game & Fish
Bill Canterbury, Howard
Membership
Mike Shields, Westcliffe
Private Property Rights
Ned
Jefferies, Durango
Public Relations
Susie Rogers, Wiley
Resource Stewardship
Lawlor Wakem,
Jefferson
State Lands
Nate Tanner, Yoder
Tax & Credit
Jody
Rogers, Yuma
Water
Ralph Curtis
Jr., Alamosa
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CCA members
get a return on their investment...
Government
Representation in Denver and Washington D.C.:
Cattlemen are represented in the political and legislative arena in both
Denver and Washington D.C. CCA ensures that cattlemen have a voice on
such immediate issues as public lands, wildlife, and water rights.
CCA keeps the interests of
rural Colorado before a legislature and Congress dominated by urban
representatives. CCA also supports its member’s rights as private land and
water owners against claims of access and egress.
A Source of
Information:
CCA keeps its members on top of industry news and information through its
monthly Cattle Guard
magazine and annual meetings. CCA also helps defend members against
false claims by environmental extremists, as well as animal rights and
consumer activists.
Issues Management:
Each local CCA affiliate
appoints two members to each of CCA's 19 committees. CCA’s committees
meet throughout the year to develop association policy on issues affecting
agriculture. These include: taxation, water, brand and theft, marketing,
wildlife, research, federal/state/private lands, animal health, range
improvement, and more.
Members are encouraged to
participate in any or all of CCA’s standing committees. In an effort to
dispel myths, CCA also works to provide state/national media and public
opinion influences with the true facts about beef production. If you are a
CCA member, you may contact your current local association president for
information on becoming a CCA committee member.
Research and
Education:
CCA works with
industry organizations to support pertinent research and disseminate
results, conduct educational seminars, and provide timely information to
assist in improving producers’ profitability. For instance, CCA works with
Colorado State University to ensure that beef cattle production, research,
education and extension remains important in the scope of higher education.
A Spokesperson
for Colorado's Beef Industry:
CCA acts as the industry spokesperson for cattle producers in Colorado and
works with the media to improve the general public’s awareness and
understanding of the beef industry.
In addition to working on its
own goals and activities, CCA works with many other groups such as the
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Colorado Beef Council, Colorado
CattleWomen Inc., Public Lands Council, and others to meet common goals.
Membership in CCA gives producers a link to these other groups and their
strengths.
Membership in CCA is strongly
encouraged for anyone interested in not only the beef cattle business, but
also for those interested in helping protect agriculture.
Still have questions?
See what CCA membership dollars helped to accomplish in 2000 by taking a
look at CCA' s
"report card".
Get
involved today!
2005-2006 CCA Board of Directors
Back Row L to R:
Dr. John Cheney, NE Quarter Rep; Frank Daley, NW Quarter Rep; Tim
Canterbury, SE Quarter Rep; Roger Evans; Past President; Frank "Pud"
Stetson, Treasurer; Robbie Baird LeValley, SW Quarter Rep; Marvin Conrad, SW
Quarter Rep; Gene Manuello, NE Quarter Rep.
Front Row L to R: Paul
Bernklau, 2nd Vice President; Kenny Rogers, 1st VP; Lucy Meyring, Immediate
Past President; Bill Gray, President; Mark Roeber, President Elect.
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