DENVER, Colo. - Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Annual Convention kicks off today! With a full schedule between now and Wednesday and an excellent turnout, it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss! Today, CCA’s steering committee meetings entail important industry updates, educational presentations, and policy discussions. The schedule is as follows:
Round 1 - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Ag Policy, Tax, and Finance
- Beef Improvement
- Water
Round 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Animal Health & Welfare
- State Lands
- Wildlife Resources
Round 3 - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Brand & Theft
- Federal Lands & BLM/US Liaison
- Marketing
- Property Rights & Resource Stewardship
Today’s lunch will feature the Colorado Leopold Conservation Award presentation in between rounds two and three of committee meetings. Then, we will get a chance to network with over 60 trade show exhibitors at our Trade Show Welcome Reception!
Tomorrow will be even more action-filled! In the morning, we will highlight the 8th Annual Ranching Legacy Symposium, featuring our “State of the Industry: Critical Updates on Critical Issues” presentations. Our speakers include Dr. Stephen Koontz from the Colorado State University Department of Ag and Resource Economics, Garrett Edmonds with the Public Lands Council, and Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Attendees will then enjoy lunch in the trade show before heading off-site. Tuesday’s afternoon programming will begin with transportation to CSU’s Veterinary Hospital campus for the Ag Innovation & Education panel, with all five department heads from the College of Agriculture. Following the panel, attendees will take guided tours of the new Livestock Veterinary Hospital, Johnson Family Equine Hospital, and Translational Medicine Institute. After the tours, we will head back to the hotel for our “Under the Big Top” reception in the trade show and “Big Top Bash” banquet featuring beef, award presentations, and industry camaraderie.
Wednesday will wrap up our convention with CCA’s Beef and Business Breakfast, CCA’s Business Meeting, and a special election-year Colorado Governor Candidate Forum. The day will conclude with CCA's Board of Directors meeting and a Succession Planning Workshop with CCA and CCALT.
Registration will be available on-site at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you there!
