CLA Members Represent Livestock Industry at Solid Waste Stakeholder Meeting
On March 26th, Colorado Livestock Association was notified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division’s intent to modify Section 1.2 of the Solid Waste Regulations (6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1) definitions of agricultural waste, composting, and environmental media. In CLA’s opinion, the proposed definition’s contained language…
Read MoreAg Financial Crisis Services
The Agricultural Economic Crisis is real. The resulting stress is real. Let’s TALK about it. Crisis can take many forms for many different people. Don’t know where to start? Start Here “When a farmer and rancher is facing a financial crisis, it can create an emotional toll on every aspect of life. From paying bills,…
Read MoreSafe Farm Award Winners
The Colorado Livestock Association would like to recognize those members and safety group participants, who have an outstanding safety record, with Colorado Livestock Association’s Safe Farm Award. 2017 Safe Farm Award Recipients Christensen Bros. Inc. – Weldona, CO Dvorak Feeders – Burlington, CO McClary Farms – Sedgwick, CO Shea Feedlot – Delta, CO The Safe…
Read More2018 CLA Legislator of the Year
Colorado State Representative Jeni Arndt recognized for her commitment to livestock producers in Colorado The Colorado Livestock Association named State Representative Jeni Arndt as its “Legislator of the Year” its recent Annual Meeting for her leadership and commitment to Colorado’s agriculture and livestock industry. “Jeni believes that good politics and good legislation begins with good…
Read More2018 Colorado Livestock Association Top Choice Award Honoree
Colorado State University College of Ag Dean Ajay Menon receives Colorado Livestock Association’s highest honor At the 2018 Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, Dean Ajay Menon was presented with the Top Choice Award. The Top Choice Award is given by CLA to those individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving livestock agriculture in…
Read MoreCLA Applauds Senator Bennett’s Co-Sponsorship of the FARM Act in Support of Colorado’s Livestock Industry
This week, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet signed on as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act that will relieve farmers and ranchers of burdensome reporting requirements under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) – a law originally passed in 1980 to provide for the cleanup of hazardous waste. In…
Read MoreJoin us for the 2018 CLA Annual Meeting & Colorado’s Finest Celebration!
April 4-5, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland CLA’s Annual Meeting is one of the largest gatherings of livestock producers and trade show vendors in Colorado. The event kicks off on Wednesday afternoon with species council meetings followed by the evening welcome reception and Colorado’s Finest Celebration, a delicious meal showcasing Colorado’s livestock industry.…
Read MoreJoin us at the 10th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium
Cattle Market Update, Weather Forecast, GrassCast, Tools for Farm Transition and more! The Colorado Livestock Association is hosting its annual livestock producer educational symposium in Hugo, CO on February 20, 2018. The Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium will feature a full day of informative speakers covering a multitude of important topics of interest to livestock producers…
Read MoreLivestock Producers Get Paid for Excellent Safety Performance
Colorado Livestock Association Safety Group members returned $1.67 million in performance dividends Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) members lead the livestock industry in their commitment to creating a safe workplace for their employees. Since the group’s inception in 2001, the CLA Safety Group Program has helped group members receive $1,672,898.00 in Safety Group Dividends from Pinnacol…
Read MoreCLA’s 2017 Legislator of the Year Award Presented in Sterling
Colorado State Senator Jerry Sonnenberg recognized for his commitment to livestock producers in Colorado The Colorado Livestock Association named State Senator Jerry Sonnenberg as their “Legislator of the Year” this week for his work and commitment to Colorado’s agriculture and livestock industry. Photo Caption: Julie McCaleb, CLA Legislative Affairs Committee Chair and Steve Holdren, CLA…
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