Recording Available: Farm and Ranch Labor Law Update
Thank you to everyone who attended CLA’s final session of the 2022 Fall Webinar Series featuring Kevin Paul and Cindy Coleman The Times They Are a Changin’: A Bootcamp on Colorado Farm Labor & Employment Law. View the meeting recording on CLA’s YouTube channel. Thank you to our meeting sponsor, American National Insurance. Below…
Read MoreJoin CLA in Fort Morgan for the 4th Quarter CLA Safety Group Meeting and Producer Education Session
CLA will be hosting the final safety group meeting in Fort Morgan on November 3, 2022, from 10:00-1:30 pm at The Block in Fort Morgan. The meeting will feature presentations on optimizing productivity based on your chronotype, preventing strains, farmer stress management, and a special presentation from Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian. Everyone…
Read MoreFall Webinar Series Session 3: The Times They Are a Changin’: A Bootcamp on Colorado Farm Labor & Employment Law
Join the Colorado Livestock Association for the third session in the 2022 Fall Webinar Series “The Times They Are a Changin’: A Bootcamp on Colorado Farm Labor & Employment Law” on October 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM Mountain featuring Kevin Paul, Range PC. Denver attorney Kevin Paul will take a shot at explaining the myriad…
Read MoreFall Webinar Series Session 2: CattleFax Market Situation & Outlook
Join the Colorado Livestock Association for the second session in the 2022 Fall Webinar Series “CattleFax Market Situation & Outlook” on October 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM Mountain. Troy Applehans, CattleFax Market Analyst, will provide critical information about the current market situation and an outlook for livestock producers. For 50 years, CattleFax is the global…
Read MoreCLA Fall Webinar Series Session 1: State of the Beef Market
Join the Colorado Livestock Association for the first session in the 2022 Fall Webinar Series for the “State of the Beef Market” on September 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Mountain. The Colorado Beef Council will provide a current snapshot of the US beef market – from retail, food service, and consumer trends. Learn how the…
Read MoreCLA 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…
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