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To promote the interests of Colorado’s beef industry and protect Colorado’s land, water and forage resources.

CCA is committed to enhancing the investment of the grassroots beef producer through legislative representation, research and education, information distribution, public relations, issues management, and allied group cooperation. Join Online Now

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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.

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 articles published in the Ag Journal, the Fence Post, and a variety of trade and non-trade publications.
An extensive website is maintained at www.coloradocattle.org
Weekly e-mail, the Bulletin, sent to all participating members

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 lobbying 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 consumers
CCA broadcasts frequent news releases, print, radio and television media interviews, weekly e-mail Bulletin, and issues briefings

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