California Cattlemen's Association

Virtual Workshop: Understanding California Law & Regulations Regarding Prescribed Burns & Utilizing Controlled Burns to Reduce Fire Fuel and Lessen Wildlife Risk Workshop
2021-09-28 | Virtual
Originally set for Thursday, August 26, this virtual workshop was postponed.
The virtual workshop is now rescheduled for Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00-9:00AM. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. If you need assistance registering or would like to do so over the phone contact Katie in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

ZOOM REGISTRATION

Speakers

Anthony Stornetta, Battalion Chief, Santa Barbara County Fire & CCA Fire Subcommittee Chair
Lenya Quinn-Davidson, UCCE Humboldt Area Fire Advisor & Director of the Northern California Prescribed Fire Council

This workshop is the final one in our series on Wildfire Preparedness: Assisting Ranchers with Wildfire Risk Minimization, Wildfire Response, and Post-Fire Recovery. To watch the previous three workshops click the links below:
November 13, 2020: Post-Fire Relief & Recovery Programs for Ranchers
May 26, 2021: Reducing Wildfire Risk & Preparing for the Threat of Wildfire
June 23, 2021: Emergency Response, Livestock Access & Evacuation + Safety Considerations for Wildfires
September 21, 2021: Managing Wildfire Risk for Grazing Permittees on Federal Lands
Contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 for more information or any questions.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

Virtual Workshop: Managing Wildfire Risk for Grazing Permittees on Federal Lands
2021-09-21 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Originally set for Wednesday, July 28, this virtual workshop was postponed.
The virtual workshop is now rescheduled for Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00-9:00AM. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. If you need assistance registering or would like to do so over the phone contact Katie in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

ZOOM REGISTRATION

Topics and Speakers

Speakers from the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and Bureau of Land Management California State Office will present at this workshop.

Leigh Sevy, Range Program Manager, US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region
Jim Junette, Acting Director, US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region
Jack Hamby; Range, Weeds, Emergency Stabilization, and Burned Area Rehabilitation Program Lead; Bureau of Land Management California State Office
Genivieve Rasmussen, Associate Deputy State Director, Division of Resources; Bureau of Land Management California State Office

Topics to be discussed may include:

Agency and permittee fire suppression activities
Emergency response for grazing permittees: emergency contacts, access to livestock, and safety procedures
Developing emergency escape plans and livestock evacuation plans in the event of wildfires on federal lands
Understand federal agency regulations for the management of post-fire grazing activities on federal grazing allotments

This workshop is part of a series on Wildfire Preparedness: Assisting Ranchers with Wildfire Risk Minimization, Wildfire Response, and Post-Fire Recovery. To watch the previous three workshops click the links below:
November 13, 2020: Post-Fire Relief & Recovery Programs for Ranchers
May 26, 2021: Reducing Wildfire Risk & Preparing for the Threat of Wildfire
June 23, 2021: Emergency Response, Livestock Access & Evacuation + Safety Considerations for Wildfires
Contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 for more information or any questions.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

Cattle-PAC Auction + Dinner Dance
2021-08-25 18:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA, 93446
Join us on August 25th at the Paso Robles Event Center for a dinner dance and auction to raise funds for the California Cattlemen’s Association Political Action Committee (Cattle- PAC)! In addition to a delicious dinner, enjoy an evening socializing and dancing the evening away to music from Chad Bushnell. Scroll to purchase tickets and see some of the live auction items that will be offered.

Welcome Reception @ 5:30pm.
Dinner @ 6:30pm.

Cattle- PAC is a voluntary political action committee that works to educate political campaigns, candidates, and officeholders who make decisions that affect laws and regulations impacting ranchers in California.

Cattle-PAC pools together contributions from California ranchers to put the necessary resources behind candidates running for office who will work to support our interests. Once elected, Cattle-PAC funds are used to help strengthen our relationship and keep them in office. Every time a pro-livestock, pro-business candidate is elected in Sacramento, it is a victory for the beef industry. With your help, we will continue to secure more victories!

PURCHASE TICKETS

Cattle PAC Dinner Dance + Auction Single Ticket $75
Cattle PAC Dinner Dance + Auction Two Tickets $125
Interested in sitting with 10 of your friends? Reserve a table for $750! Click here to learn how to purchase a table.
AUCTION ITEMS

Check out some of the live auction items that will be sold on August 25th! More items will be added to this page soon and the dinner will also feature a silent auction.
Border Collie x McNab Puppy

BORDER COLLIE X MCNAB PUPPY
Take home this fancy seventh generation stock dog from Scribner Livestock’s proven bloodlines. Whelped on May 28, 2021, this female puppy is 7/8 Border Collie and 1/8 McNab. Both parents work cattle for a living, her dam is a tall classy Border Collie with speed and power. Her sire is a handsome young Border Collie x McNab cross loaded with cow. Sire and dam are very kind and have easy to get along with dispositions, which she not doubt inherited. Comes fully vaccinated and wormed. This sweet little pup will fit in with any family and will be a real asset on the ranch.

One week stay in Kona, Hawaii for up to six
ONE WEEK STAY FOR SIX ON THE BIG ISLAND
Aloha, Hawaii! This 3 bed, 2 bath house with a pool and sauna is the perfect place to getaway and relax for a week. Scroll through the photos to see why.
View On AirbnbHalia Hale
Hearst Castle & Ranch Tour for SIX
HEARST CASTLE & RANCH TOUR
This package includes tours for up to SIX (6) guests of both the famed Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California as well as a private afternoon/evening tour of William Randolph Hearst’s pergola, which remains in private ownership as part of the 83,000-acre Hearst Ranch. The pergola was originally constructed to allow Hearst’s guests to stroll or ride through a mile-long series of concrete arbors overlooking fifteen stunning miles of California coastline. You and your guests, guided by a member of the Hearst team, will have a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit these otherwise-inaccessible areas and marvel in scenic treasures while enjoying snacks and beverages, including Hearst Ranch Winery wines. The winning bidder will also take home a mixed case of premium Hearst Ranch Winery red wine. These tours may be booked in conjunction or separately, subject to availability.
Expires July 31, 2023
Two tickets to a 2021 Season San Francisco 49er Game
TWO TICKETS TO A 2021 SEASON SAN FRANCISCO 49ER GAME
Get ready to catch some football at Levi Stadium this upcoming season! The highest bid of these tickets will get to sit 18 rows up at visitor’s 10 yard line*, at an agreed game in the 2021 season.
*Photo is not taken from the seats being auctioned
Cayucos Getaway
CAYUCOS GETAWAY
Enjoy a night on the Central Coast! This package includes a one night stay at the On The Beach Bed & Breakfast in Cayucos and a $100 gift card to Schooner’s Restaurant!
https://californiaonthebeach.com/accomodations/
Yeti Stocked w/ Steak & Wine
YETI PACKAGE
This Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler comes packed with New York Steaks (12 –14 ounces) and a magnum of wine! Perfectly ready to take to a tailgate or a backyard party! More details to be added soon!
Western & Co. Wallet and Unreleased Handbag
WESTERN & CO. WALLET AND UNRELEASED HANDBAG
Catching the likes of some famous celebrities like Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, California based brand Western & Co. believes in quality over quantity and sets out to design western leather jackets and handbags to be in a league of their own. This unreleased bone leather and cowhide carryall tote handbag features long black tassels and western applique side details. Its generous dimensions make this bag ideal for everyday use, work, or travel. Also in this auction is a matching cowhide and leather wallet offering an array of practical features, including spacious compartments, a zippered coin pocket and multiple card slots. This complete, functional design can also double as a clutch.

Cowboy Flavor Catering for 10
COWBOY FLAVOR CATERING MEAL FOR 10
If you live in the Tri-Counties, let Billy and Sue of Cowboy Flavor cater your next party of family gathering! With this package you will get a meal for 10 that included Choice Plus New York Strip, Caesar Salad, Bunkhouse Beans, Grilled Garlic Bread, salsa and dessert, served on high quality disposable plates and flatware. Learn more about Cowboy Flavor’s legacy in catering at www.cowboyflavor.com!
*Must be within the Tri-Counties, claimed within 1 year of purchase and date must be compatible with Cowboy Flavor’s schedule.
Guided Quail Hunt at Tejon Ranch and High Desert Hunt Club Membership
GUIDED QUAIL HUNT AT TEJON RANCH AND HIGH DESERT HUNT CLUB MEMBERSHIP
The High Desert Hunt Club at Tejon Ranch is southern California’s premier upland bird hunting club. Located an hour north of Los Angeles and 45 minutes south of Bakersfield, the Club offers over 6,400 acres of California’s finest valley quail habitat. Also offering 35 different hunting fields.
In this package you will get:

A Guided Valley Quail Hunt for Two for the 2021-2022 hunting season (Good through January 2022)
A Membership at the High Desert Hunt Club for the 2021-2022 hunting season. Membership does not include birds–hunt packages sold separately. (Good through March 2022)

Two Night Shaver Lake Getaway for Six
TWO NIGHT SHAVER LAKE GETAWAY FOR SIX
This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home in the desired neighborhood of Timber Ridge, just 2 miles from the town of Shaver lake. Enjoy a peaceful weekend in the Sierra mountains where in the winter you can enjoy snow activities such sledding, snowmobiling, or skiing at the nearby China Peak Resort, or schedule your stay in the summer and enjoy all the activities and events that Shaver Lake has to offer.
Home includes all the amenities plus more. Master bedroom is on the bottom floor and 2 bedrooms and a loft are upstairs. Enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub or read a good book on the deck overlooking the Bretz Mill area. Play a game of shuffle board while cooking in a kitchen that has it all. Access to walking trails are right on the property that take you around the Granite Ridge and Timber Ridge area.
Package Includes:
2 nights stay of an arranged date between the owner and recipient (excludes all Holidays).
Sleeps 6 (maximum)

King bed in Master bedroom
Queen bed in bedroom 2
Queen bed in bedroom 3

No dogs or smoking. Package is offered through July 30th 2022.
This Getaway is offered to you by Robert and Jill Heely
Hand Painted Western Artwork from Shelly Ellis Photography
HAND PAINTED WESTERN ARTWORK FROM SHELLY ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY
We are excited to have an original hand painted piece of artwork from Shelly Ellis specifically designed this year’s Cattle-PAC auction. You won’t want to miss out on seeing what Western piece Shelly creates for this auction and what could be hanging in your home or office in just a few weeks. Examples of artwork previously created by Shelly Ellis Photography can be viewed below and at https://www.sellisphotography.com/hand-rendered-artwork.

Trager Grill Package
TRAGER GRILL PACKAGE
Take your grilling to the next level with this great Traeger package!

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill
20lb Bag of Hickory Pellets
Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Cover
Traeger BBQ Tongs
Traeger Beef Rub

California Guided Trophy Blacktail Deer Hunt
CALIFORNIA GUIDED TROPHY BLACKTAIL DEER HUNT
Bitterwater Outfitters is offering a quality guided trophy deer hunt on the central coast of California. With expert guides and over 100,000 acres of exceptional private California blacktail hunting ground, you will find the game you came for. The rolling hills, scattered oaks, and manzanita trees provide the perfect backdrop to spot and stalk your trophy blacktail. Our trophy bucks are on our premier ranches and are the elite of the deer population in our area. During the 2020 season, we had a 100% success rate.
The hunt includes:
-Up to two days of hunting by foot or truck/off road vehicle
-Field dressing, skinning, quartering of game
-Tent or trailer camping on the ranch free of charge
-Access to the shooting range to sight in your gun
-Access to the catch and release fishing pond
-Access to the BBQ and fire pit
The donation is for one trophy blacktail deer hunt for the 2022 deer season. Additional hunters can be accommodated for the standard hunt rate. Additional non hunting guests can be accommodated for $150 per person.
John Deere Battery Powered Vehicle for Kids
JOHN DEERE BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE FOR KIDS
The Peg-Perego John Deere Gator XUV 550 Battery-Powered Vehicle for Kids is sure to be the favorite auction item among kids attending the event! Check out the video below to find out why this ride is perfect for any kids between the ages of three and six!

Christmas really is just around the corner… don’t miss out on gifting this sweet ride and supporting a great cause at the same time.

California Cattlemen’s Association Political Action Committee (Cattle-PAC, FPPC # 760980) Donations are voluntary, not tax deductable and cannot exceed $6500 from a person or company within a calendar year.

2021 Midyear Meeting and Cattle-PAC Auction + Dinner Dance
2021-08-25 - 2021-08-26 | Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California, 93446
This year’s Midyear Meeting and Cattle-PAC Auction + Dinner Dance will be August 25-26. The meeting will be held at the Paso Robles Inn and the Cattle PAC fundraiser will take place at the Mid State Fairgrounds on the evening of August 25.
REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed. Registration will be available onsite.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
For room reservations at the Paso Robles Inn click the button below or call 1-800-676-1713 and request rooms in the California Cattlemen’s Association block. Reservations must be made before Saturday, 7/31/2021. Room rates are $140.00 per night.
Book Rooms

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, August 24th
3 pm – 5 pm CCA Officer Meeting
Wednesday, August 25th
8 am – 4 pm Registration Open (Grand Ballroom Foyer)
8 – 10 am California Cattlemen’s Foundation (EBR)
10 – 11 am Cattle-PAC Meeting (EBR)
10 – 11 am CCW Heritage Foundation, Inc. (Matador Room)
11 am – Noon Allied Industry Council Meeting (EBR)
11 am – Noon CCA Leadership Series (Matador Room)
Noon – 1 pm Lunch
12:30 – 2 pm CBCIA Meeting (Matador Room)
1:30 – 3 pm General Session (Grand Ballroom)
3 – 4:30 pm Cattle Health (Grand Ballroom)
3 – 5:30 pm CCW Executive Meeting (Matador Room)
5:30 – 6:30 pm Welcome Reception (Fairgrounds)
6:30 pm Cattle-PAC Dinner + Auction (Fairgrounds)
Thursday, August 26th
6 – 7 am Christian Fellowship (Matador Room)
6:30 – 7:30 am Breakfast
7 – 8 am CCA Nominating Committee (EBR)
8- 8:30 am Federal Lands (Grand Ballroom)
8:30 – 10 am CCA Board Meeting (Grand Ballroom)
8 – 11:30 am CCW Workshop (Matador Room)
10 – 11 am Property Rights and Environmental Management (PREM) (Grand Ballroom)
11 am – Noon Ag & Food Policy/ Marketing/ Tax & Credit Committee (Grand Ballroom)
Noon – 1 pm Lunch
2 – 4 pm CCW Board Meeting (Matador/Grand Ballroom)
CATTLE-PAC AUCTION ITEMS

Check out some of the live auction items that will be sold on August 25th! More items will be added to this page soon and the dinner will also feature a silent auction.
Border Collie x McNab Puppy

BORDER COLLIE X MCNAB PUPPY
Take home this fancy seventh generation stock dog from Scribner Livestock’s proven bloodlines. Whelped on May 28, 2021, this female puppy is 7/8 Border Collie and 1/8 McNab. Both parents work cattle for a living, her dam is a tall classy Border Collie with speed and power. Her sire is a handsome young Border Collie x McNab cross loaded with cow. Sire and dam are very kind and have easy to get along with dispositions, which she not doubt inherited. Comes fully vaccinated and wormed. This sweet little pup will fit in with any family and will be a real asset on the ranch.

One week stay in Kona, Hawaii for up to six
Aloha, Hawaii! This 3 bed, 2 bath house with a pool and sauna is the perfect place to getaway and relax for a week. Scroll through the photos to see why.
View On AirbnbHalia Hale
Hearst Castle & Ranch Tour for SIX
HEARST CASTLE & RANCH TOUR
This package includes tours for up to SIX (6) guests of both the famed Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California as well as a private afternoon/evening tour of William Randolph Hearst’s pergola, which remains in private ownership as part of the 83,000-acre Hearst Ranch. The pergola was originally constructed to allow Hearst’s guests to stroll or ride through a mile-long series of concrete arbors overlooking fifteen stunning miles of California coastline. You and your guests, guided by a member of the Hearst team, will have a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit these otherwise-inaccessible areas and marvel in scenic treasures while enjoying snacks and beverages, including Hearst Ranch Winery wines. The winning bidder will also take home a mixed case of premium Hearst Ranch Winery red wine. These tours may be booked in conjunction or separately, subject to availability.
Expires July 31, 2023
Two tickets to a 2021 Season San Francisco 49er Game
TWO TICKETS TO A 2021 SEASON SAN FRANCISCO 49ER GAME
Get ready to catch some football at Levi Stadium this upcoming season! The highest bid of these tickets will get to sit 18 rows up at visitor’s 10 yard line*, at an agreed game in the 2021 season.
*Photo is not taken from the seats being auctioned
Cayucos Getaway
CAYUCOS GETAWAY
Enjoy a night on the Central Coast! This package includes a one night stay at the On The Beach Bed & Breakfast in Cayucos and a $100 gift card to Schooner’s Restaurant!
https://californiaonthebeach.com/accomodations/
Yeti Stocked w/ Steak & Wine
YETI PACKAGE
This Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler comes packed with New York Steaks (12 –14 ounces) and a magnum of wine! Perfectly ready to take to a tailgate or a backyard party! More details to be added soon!
Western & Co. Wallet and Unreleased Handbag
WESTERN & CO. WALLET AND UNRELEASED HANDBAG
Catching the likes of some famous celebrities like Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, California based brand Western & Co. believes in quality over quantity and sets out to design western leather jackets and handbags to be in a league of their own. This unreleased bone leather and cowhide carryall tote handbag features long black tassels and western applique side details. Its generous dimensions make this bag ideal for everyday use, work, or travel. Also in this auction is a matching cowhide and leather wallet offering an array of practical features, including spacious compartments, a zippered coin pocket and multiple card slots. This complete, functional design can also double as a clutch.

Cowboy Flavor Catering for 10
COWBOY FLAVOR CATERING MEAL FOR 10
If you live in the Tri-Counties, let Billy and Sue of Cowboy Flavor cater your next party of family gathering! With this package you will get a meal for 10 that included Choice Plus New York Strip, Caesar Salad, Bunkhouse Beans, Grilled Garlic Bread, salsa and dessert, served on high quality disposable plates and flatware. Learn more about Cowboy Flavor’s legacy in catering at www.cowboyflavor.com!
*Must be within the Tri-Counties, claimed within 1 year of purchase and date must be compatible with Cowboy Flavor’s schedule.
Guided Quail Hunt at Tejon Ranch and High Desert Hunt Club Membership
GUIDED QUAIL HUNT AT TEJON RANCH AND HIGH DESERT HUNT CLUB MEMBERSHIP
The High Desert Hunt Club at Tejon Ranch is southern California’s premier upland bird hunting club. Located an hour north of Los Angeles and 45 minutes south of Bakersfield, the Club offers over 6,400 acres of California’s finest valley quail habitat. Also offering 35 different hunting fields.
In this package you will get:

A Guided Valley Quail Hunt for Two for the 2021-2022 hunting season (Good through January 2022)
A Membership at the High Desert Hunt Club for the 2021-2022 hunting season. Membership does not include birds–hunt packages sold separately. (Good through March 2022)

Two Night Shaver Lake Getaway for Six
TWO NIGHT SHAVER LAKE GETAWAY FOR SIX
This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home in the desired neighborhood of Timber Ridge, just 2 miles from the town of Shaver lake. Enjoy a peaceful weekend in the Sierra mountains where in the winter you can enjoy snow activities such sledding, snowmobiling, or skiing at the nearby China Peak Resort, or schedule your stay in the summer and enjoy all the activities and events that Shaver Lake has to offer.
Home includes all the amenities plus more. Master bedroom is on the bottom floor and 2 bedrooms and a loft are upstairs. Enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub or read a good book on the deck overlooking the Bretz Mill area. Play a game of shuffle board while cooking in a kitchen that has it all. Access to walking trails are right on the property that take you around the Granite Ridge and Timber Ridge area.
Package Includes:
2 nights stay of an arranged date between the owner and recipient (excludes all Holidays).
Sleeps 6 (maximum)

King bed in Master bedroom
Queen bed in bedroom 2
Queen bed in bedroom 3

No dogs or smoking. Package is offered through July 30th 2022.
This Getaway is offered to you by Robert and Jill Heely
Hand Painted Western Artwork from Shelly Ellis Photography
HAND PAINTED WESTERN ARTWORK FROM SHELLY ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY
We are excited to have an original hand painted piece of artwork from Shelly Ellis specifically designed this year’s Cattle-PAC auction. You won’t want to miss out on seeing what Western piece Shelly creates for this auction and what could be hanging in your home or office in just a few weeks. Examples of artwork previously created by Shelly Ellis Photography can be viewed below and at https://www.sellisphotography.com/hand-rendered-artwork.

Trager Grill Package
TRAGER GRILL PACKAGE
Take your grilling to the next level with this great Traeger package!

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill
20lb Bag of Hickory Pellets
Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Cover
Traeger BBQ Tongs
Traeger Beef Rub

California Guided Trophy Blacktail Deer Hunt
CALIFORNIA GUIDED TROPHY BLACKTAIL DEER HUNT
Bitterwater Outfitters is offering a quality guided trophy deer hunt on the central coast of California. With expert guides and over 100,000 acres of exceptional private California blacktail hunting ground, you will find the game you came for. The rolling hills, scattered oaks, and manzanita trees provide the perfect backdrop to spot and stalk your trophy blacktail. Our trophy bucks are on our premier ranches and are the elite of the deer population in our area. During the 2020 season, we had a 100% success rate.
The hunt includes:
-Up to two days of hunting by foot or truck/off road vehicle
-Field dressing, skinning, quartering of game
-Tent or trailer camping on the ranch free of charge
-Access to the shooting range to sight in your gun
-Access to the catch and release fishing pond
-Access to the BBQ and fire pit
The donation is for one trophy blacktail deer hunt for the 2022 deer season. Additional hunters can be accommodated for the standard hunt rate. Additional non hunting guests can be accommodated for $150 per person.
John Deere Battery Powered Vehicle for Kids
JOHN DEERE BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE FOR KIDS
The Peg-Perego John Deere Gator XUV 550 Battery-Powered Vehicle for Kids is sure to be the favorite auction item among kids attending the event! Check out the video below to find out why this ride is perfect for any kids between the ages of three and six!

Christmas really is just around the corner… don’t miss out on gifting this sweet ride and supporting a great cause at the same time.

California Cattlemen’s Association Political Action Committee (Cattle-PAC, FPPC # 760980) Donations are voluntary, not tax deductable and cannot exceed $6500 from a person or company within a calendar year.

2021 Feeder Meeting
2021-08-18 - 2021-08-20 | San Diego Marriott Marquis, 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open. Full Registration is $300 and includes: access to all meetings, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday and Thursday night’s dinner at Morton’s The Steakhouse. Additional Thursday night dinner tickets are available for $100 per guest.
Register

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rooms are available at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, located at 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, under the California Cattlemen’s Association room block. Rates are $249 for a standard room and reservations must be made by July 27, 2021 at 4pm.
Reservations can be made by calling 1-619-234-1500 or by clicking the button below.
Book Hotel

AGENDA & SCHEDULE*

*Agenda and schedule is subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021
6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Puesto @ The Headquarters
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021
6:30 a.m. Registration Opens
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions | CCA Feeder Council Chair
7:45 a.m. Beef Industry Overview and Outlook | Duane Lenz, Manager of Operations and Analyst Services, Cattle-Fax
8:30 a.m. Price Discovery | Dr. Derrell Peel, Charles Breedlove Professorship of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University
9:30 a.m. E.coli Study | Robert Atwill, DVM, MPVM, Director of Vet Med Extension and the Western Institute of Food Safety and Security, University of California Davis
10:00 a.m. 15 minute break
10:15 a.m. Genetic Traits and Performance of Dairy Beef | Troy Marshall, Director of Commercial Industry Relations, American Angus Association
10:45 a.m. Carcass Differences between Holstein vs. Angus vs. Dairy/Angus | Brad Johnson, Ph.D, Gordon W. Davis Regent’s Chair in Meat and Muscle, Texas Tech University
11:15 a.m. Beef on Dairy Economics | Don Close, SVP, Food and Ag Research, Animal Protein, Rabo AgriFinance
11:45 a.m. Beef on Dairy Panel Discussion
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. Methane/Seaweed Study | Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Director, World Food Center Professor and Sesnon Endowed Chair
1:45 p.m. Alternative Meats | Brad Johnson, Ph.D, Gordon W. Davis Regent’s Chair in Meat and Muscle, Texas Tech University
2:15 p.m. California Cattle Council Update | Dave Daley, President, California Cattle Council
2:30 p.m. Assessing the Role of Cattle in a Sustainable Food System | Donald Layman, Ph.D., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Illinois
3:15 p.m. 15 minute break
3:30 p.m. Mexican Cattle Industry | Dr. Juan D Garza
4:15 p.m. Sustainability | Sara Place, Ph.D, Technical Consultant in Sustainability, Elanco
4:45 p.m. International Economics | Don Close, SVP, Food and Ag Research, Animal Protein, Rabo AgriFinance
5:15 p.m. NCBA Update | Collin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
5:45 p.m. Closing Comments
6:15 p.m. Dinner
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Securing the Future of Beef: Responding to Activist Threats | Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Vice President, Strategic Engagement, Animal Agriculture Alliance
9:00 a.m. Beef in the digital age: videos, podcasts and more! | Whitney Bond, Food Blogger
9:30 a.m. New Implant Rules | Brad Johnson, Ph.D, Gordon W. Davis Regent’s Chair in Meat and Muscle, Texas Tech University
10:00 a.m. Arizona Cattle Feeders Meeting
10:00 a.m. California Feeder Council Meeting
SPEAKERS
Details coming soon.

Virtual Workshop: Emergency Response, Livestock Access & Evacuation + Safety Considerations for Wildfires
2021-06-23 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Join us on Wednesday, June 23 for a virtual workshop from 7:00-9:00AM to learn about reducing wildfire risk & preparing for the threat of wildfire. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Click the button below to register through the Zoom website. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. If you need assistance registering or would like to do so over the phone contact Katie in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.
Topics and Speakers

7:00am – 7:15am Welcome
Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Government Affairs, California Cattlemen’s Association
7:15am – 7:45am Develop emergency plans—including emergency contacts and safety procedures—available for wildfire response and livestock evacuation
Todd Smith, ESF11 Coordinator, RIX, USDA
7:45am – 8:30am Safety Behind Fire Lines
Sean Norman, Assistant Chief-South Operations, Cal Fire/Butte County Fire Department
8:30am – 8:45am Disaster Access Pass
Tracy Schohr, Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension

This workshop is part of a series on Wildfire Preparedness: Assisting Ranchers with Wildfire Risk Minimization, Wildfire Response, and Post-Fire Recovery. Watch this workshop recording by clicking here. To watch the previous two workshops click the links below:
November 13, 2020: Post-Fire Relief & Recovery Programs for Ranchers
May 26, 2021: Reducing Wildfire Risk & Preparing for the Threat of Wildfire
ZOOM REGISTRATION

Contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 for more information or any questions.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

Virtual Workshop: Reducing Wildfire Risk & Preparing for the Threat of Wildfire
2021-05-26 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Join us on Wednesday, May 26 for a virtual workshop from 7:00-9:00AM to learn about reducing wildfire risk & preparing for the threat of wildfire. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Click the button below to register through the Zoom website. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. If you need assistance registering or would like to do so over the phone contact Katie in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.
Topics and Speakers
7:00am – 7:15am Welcome
Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Government Affairs, California Cattlemen’s Association
7:15am – 7:45am Safely and effectively prepare for public safety power shutoffs by utility companies when necessitated by weather events which increase fire risk
Rich Noonan, Public Safety Specialist, PG & E
Mike Wilson, Public Safety Specialist, PG & E
7:45am – 8:15am Establishing and maintaining adequate defensible space
Randy Harris, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshall, City of Paso Robles
8:15am – 8:45am Ensuring the producer is properly insured in the event of wildfire and is properly insured for any fire-suppression activities the producer undertakes
Kevin Hoppin, Vice President, Wraith, Scarlett & Randolph
This workshop is part of a series on Wildfire Preparedness: Assisting Ranchers with Wildfire Risk Minimization, Wildfire Response, and Post-Fire Recovery. The first workshop was held back in November on Post-Fire Relief & Recovery Programs for Ranchers.
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Contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 for more information or any questions.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

Prop 19 Discussion
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Voters in the 2020 General Election approved Proposition 19, a Constitutional amendment that changes certain property tax rules. Of greatest interest to CCA members are the provisions of Proposition 19 which change how parent-child or grandparent-child property transfers operate. Intended to limit tax benefits for transferees who use inherited property as a vacation or rental home rather than as a primary residence, Proposition 19 also impacts ranchers transferring the “family home” or “family farm” to their children or grandchildren.
In the months since Proposition 19’s passage, CCA has received numerous questions from concerned members seeking to better understand Proposition 19. And there’s good reason for this confusion and concern, as Proposition 19 is ambiguously written in many respects and has even resulted in contradictory interpretations from the California State Board of Equalization. To clear up some of this confusion, CCA will be hosting a Proposition 19 discussion on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00pm (in advance of the transfer provisions’ effective date of February 16).
During the discussion, CCA staff will seek to clarify what tax provisions Proposition 19 does and does not alter, resolve some of the rumors and confusion surrounding the Proposition and outline legislation and regulation needed to implement and clarify the Proposition (and how CCA is engaging in those efforts).
The discussion will be held over Zoom and is available only to current CCA members. To register for the meeting, click here.
Additionally, if you have specific questions about Proposition 19 you’d like addressed on the call, please email them to CCA Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur at kirk@calcattlemen.org.
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New to Zoom? Click here to download our step-by-step guide on how to join a Zoom meeting.

CCA Virtual Convention
2020-12-03 - 2020-12-04 | NV
For the first time ever, participate in the CCA Convention meetings from the comfort of your ranch or home. Registration is free for all CCA members, but required.
Access information for joining the meeting will be emailed to you after registering. You will automatically be registered for Thursday and Friday. Additionally, the same access information will be used for both days.
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New to Zoom? Click here to download our step-by-step guide on how to join a Zoom meeting.

Schedule for Thursday, Dec. 3:
3:00pm CCA Finance and Membership Meeting
4:00pm NCBA Price Discovery 75% Plan Update (Shelby Horn, Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association)
5:00pm CCA Fire Subcommittee Update (1st Vice President Tony Toso; CCA VP of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur)
5:30pm Tax & Credit (CCA President Mark Lacey; Chair/Vice Chair as available), Cattle Marketing & International Trade (CCA President Mark Lacey), Federal Lands (Eric Hafenfeld, Vice Chair)
6:00pm Cattle Health & Well Being (Tom Talbot, Chair)
6:15pm Ag & Food Policy (Ramsey Wood, Chair)
6:45pm Property Rights & Environmental Management (Seth Scribner, Vice Chair)
Schedule for Friday, Dec. 4:
8:00am CattleFax Market Update (Duane Lenz, General Manager of CattleFax)
9:00am PRF Update (Aaron Tattersall, AgRisk Advisors) followed by Weather Outlook (Brian Bledsoe, Meteorologist)
10:00 am Board & Membership Meeting

Policy Committee and Membership Minutes
CCA Members: Please click the links below to download and review minutes from previous meetings.
Ag & Food + Tax & Credit Minutes Convention 2019
Board of Directors Minutes August 2020
Cattle Health & Well Being Minutes Convention 2019
Federal Lands Minutes Convention 2019
Finance Minutes Convention 2019
Marketing & Trade Minutes Convention 2019
PREM Minutes Convention 2019

Purchase Tickets Now for the LMRF Raffle
‘Tis the season: CCA’s Livestock Memorial Research Fund (LMRF) is now selling tickets for its annual trailer raffle with all proceeds going to the LMRF scholarship fund. This year’s grand prize trailer is a 2021 18’ Swift Built Steel Gooseneck Livestock Trailer and the reserve prize is a utility/ATV trailer. The prizes for this year’s raffle have once again been generously donated by American Ag Credit, CoBank and Farm Credit West.
Raffle tickets are $100 per ticket or $250 for three tickets and can be purchased by calling the CCA office at (916) 444-0845. A virtual drawing to select the winners will take place on Dec. 29. Tickets must be received at the CCA office by Dec. 22 to be eligible to be entered. Best of luck to all who purchase tickets and thank you for supporting the upcoming leaders of California’s cattle industry

Canceled: 104th Annual CCA/CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow
2020-12-02 - 2020-12-04 | NV
Due to state of Nevada restrictions on conventions and tradeshows to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, CCA has had to cancel the 104th Annual CCA & CCW Convention & Tradeshow.
See the “CCA Virtual Convention” event page for more information.
Learn more about the 2019 Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow

Virtual Workshop: Post-Fire Relief & Recovery Programs for Ranchers
2020-11-13 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
This event has passed but was recorded. Watch the recording on YouTube here.
Join us on Friday, November 13 for a virtual workshop from 7:00-9:00AM to learn about post-fire relief and recovery programs for ranchers. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Click the button below to register through the Zoom website. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. If you need assistance registering or would like to do so over the phone contact Katie in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

ZOOM REGISTRATION

Workshop Agenda:
Navdeep Dhillon, Farm Program Chief, California Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Office: Dhillon will provide attendees details on FSA’s suite of post-fire relief programs, including the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), Livestock Forage Program (LFP), Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) and FSA Farm Loans.
Drew Loganbill, District Conservationist for the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Petaluma Field Office: Loganbill will inform participants about NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Catastrophic Wildfire Recovery Program.
Participants will also learn about federal relief and recovery assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as state and local recovery efforts.
For more information, contact Kirk Wilbur in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 or kirk@calcattlemen.org.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

Postponed: 2020 Midyear Meeting and Cattle-PAC Auction + Dinner Dance
2020-06-17 - 2020-06-19 | Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California, 93446
In light of COVID-19, CCA has elected to postpone this year’s Midyear Meeting + Cattle PAC Auction and Dinner, originally scheduled for June 17-19 in Paso Robles. The next Midyear Meeting will now take place June 15-17, 2021 in Paso Robles.
Thank you for your understanding and we will look forward to seeing you in December at the Peppermill Reno for the 104th Annual CCA & CCW Annual Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow!

Postponed: 2020 Feeder Meeting
2020-05-20 - 2020-05-22 | San Diego Marriott Marquis, 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101
In light of COVID-19, CCA has elected to postpone this year’s Feeder Meeting, originally scheduled for May 20-22 in San Diego. The next Feeder Meeting will now take place May 26-28, 2021.
All registrations purchased for the 2020 event will be applied to the 2021 Feeder Meeting. If you instead need a refund, please contact Lisa Brendlen at lisa@calcattlemen.org with the name of the attendee or company whose registration you wish to have refunded.
Thank you for your understanding and we will look forward to meeting together again in 2021.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel reservations for the CCA group rate at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina can now be made. Click below to book your reservation or call (619) 234-1500.
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REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration is open NOW until March 15th.
Registration is $275 and includes: access to all meetings, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday and Thursday night’s dinner and entertainment a the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Additional Thursday night dinner tickets are available for $100 per guest.
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AGENDA & SCHEDULE
The 2020 Feeder Meeting will follow the same format as last year’s meeting. To view last year’s agenda to get a feel for the schedule of the events please click here.

FEATURED SPEAKERS (Click each name below to read bio)
Whitney Bond, Food Blogger
Whitney Bond, Food Blogger | Cookbook Author | On-Camera Host
Whitney Bond began posting her recipe creations online in 2011. Since then, she’s shared over 1100 quick and easy recipes with fresh ingredients on her self-titled blog, WhitneyBond.com. In addition to blogging, Whitney has hosted satellite media tours and news segments all over the country. Her degree in Broadcast Journalism and history as an entrepreneur have helped her branch out from blogging to hosting podcasts, creating videos for clients, speaking engagements and more.
Shawn Darcy, NCBA

Shawn Darcy, Director of Market Research, NCBA
Shawn Darcy is the Director of Market Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The market research team helps enhance a range of Beef Checkoff funded work, by bringing consumer insights into the equation when issues management, production, nutrition, quality and communications work is being designed and implemented.
Shawn has over 10years of Market Research experience, having conducted hundreds of consumer studies. Topics have ranged from consumer perceptions regarding how food is raised, consumer segmentation, food preferences, foodservice and retail trends, new product opportunities, advertising evaluation, and messaging and brand insights. Previous to NCBA, Shawn worked for Comscore ARS, where he was an Account Manager of Market Research on the company’s top Pharmaceutical and Consumer Package Goods accounts. Shawn received his B.A. at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley.
Bradley J. Johnson, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Bradley J. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor, Texas Tech University
Speaking on: Carcass Differences between Holstein vs. Angus vs. Dairy/Angus
Dr. Bradley J. Johnson is currently the Gordon W. Davis Regent’s Chair in Meat Science and Muscle Biology and a Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University. Johnson has been in this position since June 1, 2008.
“Our laboratory focuses on research that increases our understanding of factors regulating growth and development of skeletal muscle in meat animals such as beef cattle and pigs,” Our group has used exogenous growth promotants like steroidal implants and beta adrenergic agonists as models to study the mechanism of postnatal muscle growth in meat animals. More recently, our laboratory has focused on the effects of trace elements such as Chromium and Zinc on skeletal muscle growth in beef cattle.
Separately, the research team is involved in developing novel means to enhance marbling in beef. This research focuses on novel receptors present on intramuscular adipocytes that appear to have positive effects on lipid accumulation.
Prior to coming to Tech, he was a muscle growth and development Assistant and Associate Professor with the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University from Oct. 2000 through June 2008. He also worked as an Extension Ruminant Nutrition and Beef Feedlot Specialist and Assistant Professor with the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at South Dakota State University Aug. 1997 through Oct. 2000.
Johnson, a native of Milbank, SD, earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from South Dakota State University. His master’s degree in animal science and doctorate in animal science are from the University of Minnesota.
Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Animal Ag Alliance

Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Director of Industry Relations, Animal Ag Alliance
As director of industry relations, Allyson Jones-Brimmer fosters relationships with stakeholders of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, a national non-profit organization working to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork.
Allyson is responsible for raising awareness of the Alliance as well as growing Alliance membership and sponsorship. She communicates with the farmers, ranchers and industry professionals about activist strategy and what we can do to provide a counter voice.
Jones-Brimmer holds a B.S. in animal science and agricultural science education and an M.A. in agricultural education from Cornell University. Prior to joining the Alliance in 2015, she worked in a sales and customer service role with Farm Credit East.Jones-Brimmer grew up in northern New York, where she gained experience in the industry through working on farms, for cooperative extension and in a cheese processing plant.
Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012. Dr. Layman is recognized for research about protein and amino acid metabolism, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiometabolic health. Dr. Layman has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous awards for his research and nutrition teaching. Dr. Layman served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition from 1989 through 1993; and he currently serves Associate Editor of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and on the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism, and Nutrition Research and Practice and is a consultant to numerous food companies and commodity organizations. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota.
Duane Lenz, CattleFax

Duane Lenz, General Manager, CattleFax
Growing up south of Castle Rock, Colo., Duane Lenz was raised on a diversified livestock operation. He graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in animal science.
Duane began working with CattleFax in 1989 as a market analyst. In addition to serving as General Manager for CattleFax, Duane is responsible for Texas, Arizona and California feedlot members, as well as being involved in protein analysis. Prior to working with CattleFax, Duane spent nine years as a lamb buyer for Farmstead Foods Corporation (formerly Wilson Foods Corp.).
Duane and his wife have two children.
Colin Woodall, NCBA
Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer, NCBA
Colin Woodall is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and leads the country’s oldest and largest national trade association for cattle producers in being the trusted voice and definitive leader of the beef industry.
Originally from Big Spring, Texas, Colin graduated from Texas A&M and then worked as a grain elevator manager and merchandiser for Cargill at several locations in western Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle. After venturing to Washington, Colin took a job with U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas. He has been with NCBA since 2004 and served as the association’s Chief Lobbyist in Washington, D.C., for a decade. He is a founding member of the Government Relations Leadership Forum, a life member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, member of the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association, the Agribusiness Club of Washington, D.C., the Washington Agricultural Roundtable, and is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Agriculture Council of America. He also volunteers as a junior commercial steer show judge at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS
Kim Lawson Stackhouse, Ph.D., Director of Sustainability, JBS

CCA Steak & Eggs Legislative Breakfast
2020-03-25 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Sutter Club, 1220 9th St., Sacramento, 95814, United States
Update as of 3/12: CCA has elected to postpone our Annual Steak & Eggs Breakfast, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. Please read our press release to learn more.
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The California Cattlemen’s Association invites CCA members to the 42nd Annual Steak and Eggs Legislative Breakfast. This annual breakfast is attended by dozens of elected officials, numerous legislative staff and CCA members for up and down the state.
Dr. Donald Layman, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will speak at this year’s breakfast on the nutrient density and dietary value of beef and dairy products and their role in a healthy, environmentally sustainable diet.

Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012. Dr. Layman is recognized for research about protein and amino acid metabolism, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiometabolic health. Dr. Layman has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous awards for his research and nutrition teaching. Dr. Layman served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition from 1989 through 1993; and he currently serves Associate Editor of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and on the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism, and Nutrition Research and Practice and is a consultant to numerous food companies and commodity organizations. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota.

Similar to last year, following the breakfast, CCA will arrange private meetings with your legislative representative to enable you to voice your concerns directly to the member or one of their representatives. Your participation is critically important, as this forum provides a priceless opportunity to share your opinions and concerns about the current and future state of ranching in California.

This is a free event, please just RSVP below no later than 3/20!

2020 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Tradeshow
2020-02-05 - 2020-02-07 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market Street, San Antonio, Texas
The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Tradeshow is headed back to San Antonio, Texas in February 2020. Learn more about registering and all that’s planned for this year’s event by visiting convention.ncba.org.
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103rd Annual CCA/CCW Convention
2019-12-04 - 2019-12-06 | Peppermill Spa Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
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Join us in Reno, Nevada, December 4-6, 2019 for the 103rd Annual CCA & CCW Annual Convention!
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By becoming an active member of the association that works on your behalf, you have the opportunity to make a difference on the issues you care about most. Participating in the policy-making process is one of the best ways to get involved and make your voice and vote count.
From private property regulations to public lands grazing and animal health issues, your association works on a wide variety of topics of interest to you. We hope to see you at convention where you can play an important role in preserving California’s cattle industry.
Click the button below to learn more about this year’s meetings, speakers and entertainment.
2019 Convention Guide

2019 Registration Late Registration Packages
Online registration is now closed. For late registrations, please call the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

Full Registration (CCA/CCW Member) $250
Includes policy meetings, tradeshow access, Allied Industry Council Wine and Cheese Reception, Welcome Party, Cattlemen’s College Sessions, breakfast & lunch in the tradeshow on Thursday & the CattleFax Breakfast or CCW Awards Breakfast. Not a member and want to join? Become a member at calcattlemen.org/join/.

Full Registration (Non-CCA Member) $300
Includes policy meetings, tradeshow access, Allied Industry Council Wine and Cheese Reception, Welcome Party, Cattlemen’s College Sessions, breakfast & lunch in the tradeshow on Thursday & the CattleFax Breakfast or CCW Awards Breakfast.

Young Cattlemen’s Registration $125
Includes policy meetings, tradeshow access, Allied Industry Council Wine and Cheese Reception, Welcome Party, Cattlemen’s College Sessions, breakfast & lunch in the tradeshow on Thursday & the CattleFax Breakfast or CCW Awards Breakfast.
A La Carte Registrations

CCW Cowbelle of the Year Lunch $50
CCA & CCW Awards Banquet $125
CCW Awards Breakfast $50

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN AFTER OCTOBER 31ST, 2019!

Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room at the Peppermill today by calling (866) 821-9996. Please note, our group room rate at the Peppermill for the 2019 CCA/CCW Convention in now closed.

Learn more about exhibiting at the 2019 California Cattle Industry Tradeshow

2019 California Cattle Industry Tradeshow
2019-12-04 - 2019-12-05 | Peppermill Spa Resort Casino, 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The California Cattlemen’s Association and Western United Dairies invite you to exhibit at the 2019 California Cattle Industry Tradeshow held in conjunction with the CCA/CCW Annual Convention.
This year’s tradeshow will be held December 4-5 at the Peppermill Resort Hotel in Reno, Nevada. With over 100 exhibitors at last year’s event you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with those from across the state active in California’s cattle industry.
Online registration is now closed. Please download the Exhibitor Agreement and Registration Packet to learn more about the details and rules of exhibiting at this year’s tradeshow show or call the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.
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2019 Booth Space Details
Booth spaces are 10’x10’ and include: backdrape, side rail, ID sign, one six foot skirted table, two side chairs and one wastebasket.

# of booths

Member Price

Non-Member Price

One booth
$500
$600

Two booths
$850
$950

Three booths
$1,000
$1,100

Four booths
$1,150
$1,250

Booth assignments are made based on membership status and participation in Association events throughout the year including event sponsorship, attendance at Allied Industry meetings, participating in scholarship interviews, assisting with fundraisers for scholarships or serving in a leadership role. While we value all industry partners, organizations that participate more in the CCA are given priority in terms of booth placement. Initial booth space reservations will be taken through Friday, September 26th.
Tradeshow Questions? Contact Lisa Brendlen at lisa@calcattlemen.org or (916) 444-0845.
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Animal Disease Traceability Listening Session
2019-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Twisselman Barn, 773 West Foothills Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Join us at the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Bull Test Field day for an afternoon focused on traceability. Speakers will cover topics such as USDA’s proposal to achieve EID for cattle moving interstate, current intrastate traceability regulations and market opportunities to increase demand for US beef overseas.
Speaker Schedule
3:00 pm Dr. Larry Rawson, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services – Advancing Animal Disease Traceability: A Plan to Achieve Electronic Identification in Cattle
3:30 pm Dr. Rebecca Campagna, CDFA Animal Health Branch – Intrastate animal disease traceability regulations governing the movement and sale of cattle
4:00 pm Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly – Beef Industry Market Update
4:30 pm Kevin Kester, Past President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – A Producer’s Perspective & Group Panel
Workshop participants will receive an update from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding USDA’s proposal to require all sexually intact cattle older than 18 months of age moving interstate to transition to the mandatory use of a USDA approved RFID tag.
Additionally, the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) will discuss current state regulations governing the movement of livestock intrastate and expected changes to livestock identification requirements that accompany brucellosis vaccinations for replacement heifers younger than 12 months of age.
Producers will also receive a comprehensive market update and specifically the value afforded by current and emerging export markets for U.S. beef. In addition, the listening session will provide an opportunity for participants to provide direct feedback to USDA and CDFA on the federal EID proposal and the associated timeline.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28587.

CalPLC Southwestern Region Meeting
2019-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Grand Ballroom, Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California, 93446
The meeting will focus on federal grazing permittees within the Los Padres National Forest and the Central Coast Field Area of BLM’s Central California District, though all public lands ranchers are welcome to attend.
This meeting will provide a venue for public lands ranchers to discuss issues of local importance with one another and with agency officials at the local and state levels. Issues to be addressed include (but are not limited to): access to retired or vacant allotments, water quality, fire control, road closures and road maintenance, monitoring, and more.
The cost of registration is $30 per attendee and includes lunch. Please register no later than 7/7/19.
Questions? Contact Kirk Wilbur, Director of Government Affairs or learn more about on the The California Public Lands Council on the CalPLC page.
Online registration for this event is now closed. To register please call Katie at (916) 444-0845. Onsite registration will also be available.

CalPLC Northern Region Meeting
2019-07-10 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Shasta Hall, Shasta County Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., Anderson, CA, 96007
UNFORTUNATELY THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF 7/2/19. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.
The meeting will focus on federal grazing permittees within the Klamath, Mendocino, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests and the Arcata, Redding, and Ukiah BLM Field Areas, though all public lands ranchers are welcome to attend.
This meeting will provide a venue for public lands ranchers to discuss issues of local importance with one another and with agency officials at the local and state levels. Issues to be addressed include (but are not limited to): access to retired or vacant allotments, water quality, wolves and other predators, fire control, road closures and road maintenance, monitoring, and more.
The cost of registration is $30 per attendee and includes lunch. Please register no later than 7/7/19.
Questions? Contact Kirk Wilbur, Director of Government Affairs or learn more about on the Council on the CalPLC page.

CCA/CCW Annual Midyear Meeting
2019-06-18 - 2019-06-20 | Murieta Inn and Spa, 7337 Murieta Dr, Rancho Murieta, CA, 95386
Registration is now open for the CCA/CCW Annual Midyear Meeting!
Being held just outside of Sacramento this year, we encourage you to maximize your membership by attending and being an active part of the CCA policy making process. Come discuss current cattle industry issues with fellow producers, as well as hear from industry leaders, agencies and affiliate organizations. Your voice helps develop policy that provides direction for your organization and will influence the future of ranching.
The CCA & CCW Midyear Meeting is open to all CCA and CCW members.
Hotel reservations for the CCA group rate at the Murieta Inn and Spa can now be made. Room rates are $129 for a standard room. Book your reservation by calling (916) 354-3900 by 05/20/19.

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2019 CCA Feeder Council Meeting
2019-05-22 - 2019-05-24 | Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, 200 2nd Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Thank you to our 2019 Feeder Meeting Title Sponsors!

The 2019 California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Feeder Council and Arizona Cattle Feeders Association (ACFA) Meeting will be held May 22 – 24, 2019 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa in Coronado, California.
As always, the annual feeder meeting is a special opportunity for California and Arizona feedlot industry members to come together to discuss issues facing the beef industry, network with fellow cattlemen and learn from one another.

This year’s meeting kicks off Wednesday, May 22, 2019 watching the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a private suite at Petco Park. Food and drinks will be provided at the game. Thursday, May 23 will have some exciting speakers who will share their insights on the future of the beef industry. Later that evening, attendees will reconvene for a dinner and social event. On May 24, CCA Feeder Council and ACFA members will sit down to annual business meetings to drive the direction of their respective associations.

REGISTRATION
Two breakfasts, lunch and refreshments throughout the event are included in your registration fee, in addition a ticket to the dinner are included. Additional dinner tickets are available for extra guests.
Online registration is now closed. To register please call the CCA office at (916) 444-0845. Registration prices will be increased to $325 onsite.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel reservations for the CCA group rate at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa can now be made. Room rates are $245 for a standard room. Click below to book your reservation or call 1-800-228-9290 by 05/09/19.
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AGENDA AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Full Agenda

CCA Steak & Eggs Legislative Breakfast
2019-03-20 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sutter Club, 1220 9th St., Sacramento, 95814, United States
The California Cattlemen’s Association invites CCA members to the 41st Annual Steak and Eggs Legislative Breakfast.
Last year’s breakfast was attended by dozens of elected officials, numerous legislative staff, and many CCA members. The event serves as an important platform to discuss issues important to California ranchers.
Similar to last year, this year, following the breakfast, CCA will arrange private meetings with your legislative representative to enable you to voice your concerns directly to the member or one of their representatives. Your participation is critically important, as this forum provides a priceless opportunity to share your opinions and concerns about the current and future state of ranching in California.

CCA Hosted Dinner in Kern County
2019-03-07 18:00 UTC | Benji’s French Basque Restaurant, 4001 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
CCA invites all local ranchers and beef producers in Kern County to a hosted dinner in Bakersfield. Come join local ranchers to learn about issues impacting the beef cattle industry and partake in discussions on the future of ranching in California. Please RSVP below no later than 2/28/19.

Kevin Kester's Outgoing Reception
2019-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Mother’s Next Door, 401 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RSVPS are required for this event. Please reserve your spot by 1/24/19.

2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow
2019-01-30 - 2019-02-01 | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
CCA is a proud affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Association and encourages members to attend this year’s 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA tradeshow! Please learn more from NCBA below and by visiting their website.
#CattleCon19 is THE event for anyone in the cattle business! The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is agriculture’s premier event where the industry comes together to get down to business for the cattle industry. The 2019 event will be one of the largest on record and will be something that you can’t afford to miss. Over 9,000 cattlemen and women will gather in the Crescent City for 3.5 days of education, fellowship, networking, business and a whole lot of fun! This event is for YOU!
Laissez Le Bons Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll)

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2018 Annual CCA & CCW Convention
2018-11-28 - 2018-11-30 | Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Please join us in Sparks, Nevada, November 28 – November 30, 2018 for the California Cattlemen’s Association CCA & CCW Annual Convention!
By becoming an active member of the associations that works on your behalf, you have the opportunity to make a difference on the issues you care about most. Participating in the policy-making process is one of the best way to get involved and make your voice and vote count.
From private property regulations to public lands grazing and animal health issues, your associations work on a wide variety of topics of interest to you. We hope to see you at convention where you can play an important role in preserving your way of life for the future generations.
Registration is now closed for this event, but will be available on-site.
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