CLA Welcomes a New Staff Member
Brittany Fetzer joined the CLA staff on September 1 to provide membership outreach and further develop membership programs. Brittany was raised in Haxtun, Colorado, in a production agriculture background. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in December of 2021. She has held internships with organizations such as…
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Bennet Staff to Hold Farm Bill Listening Sessions
Senator Michael Bennet invites you to speak with his staff during upcoming Farm Bill listening sessions. This is an opportunity for Coloradans to share with staff members from Bennet’s office how Washington can be a better partner to producers across the state. Anyone with input on the process, including local producers, community leaders, economic development…
Read MoreWebinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 12, 2022) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is hosting a two-day webinar symposium to address concerns regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick and the pest’s possible impact on the U.S. cattle industry. The free virtual event will be held Aug. 23-24…
Read MoreFarms & Ranches Challenge Constitutionality of Farm Access Law
Today, Colorado farm and ranch owners filed suit in U.S. District Court challenging newly adopted legislation that requires agricultural employers to open their private property to trespassing by so-called “key service providers.” The following statements may be attributed to the Colorado Council of Rural Employers: “As farm and ranch owners, we have a duty to…
Read MoreLivestock Producers Gather for the 2022 Annual Meeting
The 2022 CLA Annual Meeting was held June 8-9, 2022, at the Embassy Suites, Loveland, Colorado. Nearly 250 livestock producers, agribusiness partners, and industry stakeholders gathered for the annual event. Attendees heard from speakers on topics critical to the livestock industry in Colorado, caught up with old friends, and met new ones! The Past President’s…
Read More CLA Members Elect Officers and Directors at 2022 Annual Meeting
At the 2022 Annual Membership Meeting, the members of the Colorado Livestock Association elected officers and directors. This year, the vote for the officers and directors of the Association was conducted solely by absentee ballot by applicable Colorado Statutes (see the Notice of Special Meeting). As per the Association by-laws, President-Elect Kenny Rogers, Wagon Wheel…
Read More2022 Colorado Livestock Association Top Choice Award Honoree
Colorado agriculture leader receives Colorado Livestock Association’s highest honor At the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Colorado Livestock Association, the CLA Top Choice Award was presented to Senator Jerry Sonnenberg for his significant contributions to the livestock industry in Colorado. Senator Sonnenberg has been a long-time advocate and friend of the industry. As an agriculturist,…
Read More Congratulations to the CLA Safe Farm Award Winners!
Each year, CLA recognizes members and worker’s compensation group participants with an outstanding safety record with the Safe Farm Award. The Colorado Livestock Association Safe Farm Awards were presented at the 2022 CLA Annual Meeting in Loveland, Colorado, on June 9, 2022. 2021 SAFE FARM AWARD RECIPIENTS Bamford Farms, Haxtun Christensen Brothers, Inc, Weldona D&D…
Read MoreCLA Welcomes its Newest Staff Member
Jane Lundwall joins the CLA team with a background in non-profit development, public relations, communications and event management. She has served as Executive Assistant for the Colorado Farm Bureau EVP since October 2016. “I am so thrilled for this wonderful opportunity to join Mr. Riley and the CLA Team and look forward to working with…
Read MoreBiosecurity Signs for CLA Members
CLA offers signs to members to be used to inform people that there are certain risks associated with entering your private place of business. We recommend that employers post signs at driveways and other entrances to the property stating that all visitors must check-in at the farm or ranch office if there is one. CLA…
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