Colorado Beef Community and Beef Sticks for Backpacks Counter Childhood Hunger
GREELEY, Colo. – Food insecurity affects more than ten percent of households across the United States, and over ten million children in the country are considered food insecure. In Colorado, one in seven children are unsure where they will get their next meal, and an estimated 400,000 kids are enrolled in the free/reduced lunch programs…
Read MoreColorado Livestock Association Selects New Chief Executive Officer
GREELEY, CO – The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) announced Zachary Riley as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 7, 2022. He will replace long-time leader, Bill Hammerich, who will continue to serve in a transitional role. Mr. Riley is well versed in the legislative and regulatory issues related to Colorado animal agriculture. He…
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Announces 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has announced the winners of the 2022 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill. The National BQA Awards annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators. Winners not only demonstrate high-quality animal care and handling principles as part of their day-to-day…
Read MoreApplication Deadline October 13 – Chief Executive Officer Colorado Livestock Association
The Colorado Livestock Association’s Executive Search Committee is encouraging candidates to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer by the application deadline of October 13, 2021. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to coloradolivestocksearch@gmail.com. The Executive Search Committee members are; Britt Dinis, Chair, Lily Edwards-Callaway, Steve Gabel, Tom Haren, John Lofdahl, Leigha…
Read MorePosition Announcement: Chief Executive Officer Colorado Livestock AssociationÂ
The Colorado Livestock Association’s Executive Search Committee is encouraging candidates to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Search Committee members are; Britt Dinis, Chair, Lily Edwards-Callaway, Steve Gabel, Tom Haren, John Lofdahl, Leigha Mertens, Kenny Rogers, and Mike Thoren. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to coloradolivestocksearch@gmail.com. …
Read MoreCLA Past President Steve Gabel Inducted into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame in Nashville
The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame has been established to honor the exceptional, visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. Steve Gabel, Magnum Feedyard, was honored at the induction ceremony in conjunction with the Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show in Nashville, TN. Steve Gabel has dedicated his career…
Read MoreCLA Signs Onto Request for Executive Order to Temporarily Raise Weight on the Interstate to Address Supply Chain Challenges
Along with a number of organizations, Colorado Livestock Association signed a letter of support requesting Governor Polis’ assistance in addressing a critical problem facing the supply chain within the state . The issue relates to having an adequate supply of trucks and drivers to address the multitude of needs of the economy and state at…
Read MoreNederland Rights of Nature Resolution
On July 6, the Town of Nederland passed A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NEDERLAND IN SUPPORT OF RECOGNIZING AND IMPLEMENTING THE INHERENT LEGAL RIGHTS OF BOULDER CREEK AND THE BOULDER CREEK WATERSHED.  The resolution is effective now. According to a Denver Post article: “For now, the focus of the nonbinding resolution in Nederland…
Read MoreColorado Livestock Association’s Long-Time Chief Executive Officer Bill Hammerich Announces His Retirement
Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) today announced that the organization’s long-time Chief Executive Officer, Bill Hammerich, is retiring in mid-2022, starting a leadership transition process over the next year. Bill’s decision to retire will bring to a close a remarkable career of 20 years of service to the Colorado Livestock Association. “We are extraordinarily grateful to…
Read MoreResources for Cattle Producers Experiencing Cattle Loss Due to Excessive Heat
As we continue to see excessive heat across the country, the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) is a useful tool for cattle producers. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your producers need assistance as they navigate this adverse weather. NCBA will continue to monitor the ongoing situation and will stay in contact with congressional…
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