California Cattlemen's Association

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.
Learn More about the 2019 CCA/CCW Convention
110th Annual CCA/CCW ConventionDec 2 - Dec 4

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

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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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