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BLACK HAWK, Colo. — The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) has elected Britt Dinis of Empire Dairy in Wiggins as its new President. Dinis officially began her term at the conclusion of the Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held June 8–9 in Black Hawk.

A second-generation dairy farmer, Dinis and her husband, Norm, along with his brother, William, operate Empire Dairy near Wiggins. The family business was established by Norm and William’s parents and reflects a multigenerational commitment to agriculture and Colorado’s livestock industry. Britt and Norm are the parents of three children: Austin and his wife, Ashlyn, Jagger, and Olivia.

The Dinis family’s dairy farming roots trace back to the Azores, a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, where Norm’s father, Jack Dinis, grew up on a dairy farm. After immigrating to North America as a teenager and eventually settling in Colorado, Jack worked in the dairy industry before purchasing a farm of his own. Today, that operation has grown into a successful family farm and a cornerstone of the local agricultural community.

As President, Dinis plans to focus on membership growth and engagement, with particular emphasis on reaching the next generation of livestock producers.

“As I take the gavel of the Colorado Livestock Association, I am looking forward to continuing the work that has come before me while paving the way for our future,” said Dinis. “CLA is a place for all Colorado livestock producers, and I will continue working to ensure that our membership is broad and representative of our dairy, cattle, swine, and sheep operations. Our members are our lifeblood, and maintaining an engaged membership strengthens all of our efforts—from safety and environmental programs to legislative and regulatory advocacy.”

CLA Chief Executive Officer Travis Grant welcomed Dinis into her new role.

“I am excited to work with Britt as she steps into the presidency of the Colorado Livestock Association,” said Grant. “Her experience and leadership will be invaluable to the Association. As the state turns a page in these coming months, Britt will help position CLA for continued success. I look forward to working alongside her over the next two years as we focus on membership growth and engagement.”

Dinis has been an active leader within the Colorado Livestock Association, serving in several leadership capacities and as a longtime member of the CLA Finance Committee. She also played an integral role in the Association’s succession planning efforts.

She will serve as President through the 2028 CLA Annual Meeting.

About the Colorado Livestock Association
The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) is a membership-driven organization representing Colorado’s dairy, cattle, sheep, and swine producers, as well as the agribusinesses that support them. For more than 25 years, CLA has provided a unified voice for livestock agriculture, advancing the interests of its members through advocacy, education, environmental stewardship, and industry leadership. The Association works on behalf of livestock producers and the public to address key legislative and regulatory issues affecting Colorado agriculture.

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