Temple Grandin Visits Colorado Dairy Farms
Dr. Temple Grandin, renowned animal handling expert, author and Colorado State University professor, traveled to three Colorado dairy farms. In attendance were CLA President Mary Kraft and CLA members Rick Podtburg and Bill Wailes, as well as representatives from Western Dairy Association and Dairy Farmers of America, Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection…
Read More2015 NCBA Legislative Conference
Colorado’s livestock industry was well represented at the 2015 NCBA Legislative Conference this week in Washington, D.C. CLA President, Mary Kraft, Mike Thoren, JBS Fiver Rivers Cattle Feeding, and Bill Hammerich, CEO, along with representatives from Colorado Cattlemen’s Association met with Senator Cory Gardner and Senator Michael Bennet. The main focus of discussion included; the…
Read MoreAg Producers on the Hill: Ag Day at the Capitol
Happy Colorado Agriculture Day! This is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by the agricultural community. If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture and that is a tremendous responsibility and privilege that farmers, ranchers, and producers hold on to. Through their efforts, families have safe, affordable food on their dinner table. And…
Read MoreCLA Past President, Don Rutledge, Inducted into Co Ag Hall of Fame
CLA would like to congratulate former Colorado Livestock Association Past President and Yuma area farmer Don Rutledge on his recent induction into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. In addition to serving on various boards, he is credited with developing the rubber tire center pivot sprinkler system, adopting holistic resource management practices, such as rotational…
Read More2014 Circle of Safety Award: Sixth Year in a Row!
For the sixth year in a row the Colorado Livestock Association Staff has received the Circle of Safety Award from Pinnacol Assurance. The McClary Brothers, CLA members, also received the Circle of Safety award for their commitment to safety. Both awards were presented at the CLA Board of Directors meeting in November at Dinklage Feedyard…
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