Wyoming Stockgrowers Agricultural Land Trust

What Wyoming Stockgrowers Agricultural Land Trust does

Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) is a private, membership-based cattle industry trade association founded on April 4, 1872, and headquartered at 113 East 20th St, Cheyenne, Wyoming. As the first association formed in the Wyoming Territory and the second state cattlemen's organization in the United States, WSGA serves livestock producers statewide through legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, litigation support via a legal fund and the WSGA-AGPAC political action committee, publications, scholarships, and annual events including the Winter Roundup and Summer Cattle Industry Convention. The organization is governed by elected officers (President, First Vice President, five Regional Vice Presidents, and a Young Producers Assembly representative) with three core paid staff (Executive Vice President, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications Director).

WSGA operates on a tiered membership model with Producer dues scaled to herd size ($135–$550/yr), Associate tiers ($160–$1,000/yr) that bundle CowCountry magazine advertising, Supporting memberships at $40/yr, plus Youth, Retired Rancher, and Lifetime categories. Supplementary revenue comes from publication advertising across CowCountry magazine (quarterly, 1,200+ circulation), The No Bull Sheet (monthly, 11x/yr), and the E-Bulletin (weekly), as well as event registrations, trade show sponsorships, and the Cattlemen's Club premium voluntary donation program. Core technology consists of the YourMembership.com association management platform and a Squarespace-hosted public website; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or patents are evident.

The product portfolio spans media (CowCountry, No Bull Sheet, E-Bulletin, Real Ranchers Blog), programs (Cattlemen's Club, Young Producers Assembly, Environmental Stewardship Award, Centennial Farm & Ranch Program, New World Screwworm Response, Cowboy State Agriculture Initiative, WSGA Endowment Trust), educational initiatives (Marketing & Communications Internship, Clifford P. Hansen and John J. Hines Memorial Scholarships at $2,000 each), and the Legislative Action Program. Strategic partnerships span NCBA, Public Lands Council, Wyoming Beef Council, Wyoming CattleWomen, USDA, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Audubon Rockies, Wyoming Game & Fish Department, Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association, and Farm Credit Services of America, with an affiliated Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust focused on agricultural land preservation.

Name

Wyoming Stockgrowers Agricultural Land Trust

Legal name

Wyoming Stock Growers Association

Website

https://wysga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wyoming Stock Growers Association is a 150+ year-old, membership-based cattle industry trade association serving Wyoming livestock producers through legislative advocacy, publications, events, scholarships, and stewardship programs from its Cheyenne headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cattle Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111), Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Cattle Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (AFAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture, Farming & AgriTech Shows Organizers (THAHABAM), Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Livestock Management (EDAOAOAD)

Keywords

• Cattle industry advocacy
• Ranching trade association
• Livestock producer services
• Agricultural membership programs
• Beef industry publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected at various tier levels based on producer herd size, associate benefits level, or supporting member status. Generates recurring revenue from livestock producers and industry supporters across Wyoming.
2. Publication Advertising: Revenue from advertising sold in CowCountry magazine (quarterly, 1,200+ circulation) and The No Bull Sheet newsletter. Advertisers include livestock producers, ag professionals, and rural businesses targeting the membership base.
3. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue from convention trade shows, educational workshops, and sponsorship opportunities at events including Winter Roundup, Summer Cattle Industry Convention, and Environmental Stewardship Tour.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wyoming Stock Growers Association is a member-based nonprofit trade association serving Wyoming cattle producers through tiered annual memberships, legislative and regulatory advocacy, industry publications, scholarships, recognition programs, and annual conventions. The organization represents the economic, legislative, regulatory, judicial, environmental, custom, and cultural interests of Wyoming's livestock producers and ranchers.

Product overview

Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) is a membership-based trade organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for Wyoming's cattle industry. The core offering centers on membership programs (Producer, Associate, Supporting, Youth, and Lifetime tiers) with premium benefits through the Cattlemen's Club. WSGA publishes three recurring outlets: CowCountry Magazine (quarterly), The No Bull Sheet (monthly), and E-Bulletin (weekly). The organization runs major annual events including the Winter Roundup Convention and Summer Cattle Industry Convention, plus the Environmental Stewardship Program recognizing sustainable ranching practices. WSGA supports next-generation producers through the Young Producers Assembly, marketing/communications internship, and two named scholarships. Additional programs include the Centennial Farm & Ranch Program, Legislative Action, New World Screwworm Response, and the Endowment Trust for long-term industry support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CowCountry: Official quarterly magazine of WSGA, published seasonally with circulation of over 1,200 readers statewide. Each issue remains in circulation for three months.
• The No Bull Sheet
• E-Bulletin
• WSGA-AGPAC
• WSGA Endowment Trust

Products and services

• WSGA Membership Programs Tiered annual membership programs for Wyoming cattle producers, agribusinesses, supporting members, youth, retired ranchers, and lifetime members. Producer Membership is priced by herd size from $135 to $550/year; Associate Membership from $160 to $1,000/year with progressive advertising and trade show benefits; Supporting Membership at $40/year.
• Cattlemen's Club Distinguished voluntary membership group for Wyoming cattle ranchers providing exclusive recognition, gifts, and networking opportunities. Annual donations are typically equivalent to the sale of one healthy calf.
• CowCountry Magazine
• The No Bull Sheet
• E-Bulletin
• Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show
• Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show
• Environmental Stewardship Program & Award (ESAP)
• Centennial Farm & Ranch Program
• Young Producers Assembly (YPA)
• Legislative Action Program
• New World Screwworm Response
• WSGA Endowment Trust
• Wyoming Day at National Western Stock Show

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Federal agency collaboration including Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Memorandum of Understanding signed with Governor Gordon and Secretary Vilsack. First-of-its-kind MOU for migratory big game habitat conservation involving private landowners.
• Wyoming Beef CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization working on beef promotion and marketing. WSGA connects members with Beef Council programs and initiatives.
• Wyoming CattleWomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization focused on promoting beef industry and women's leadership in cattle production. Joint membership opportunities available.
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level cattle industry organization. WSGA participates in NCBA regional awards and policy development. Multiple ESAP winners have been NCBA Region V Winners.
• Public Lands CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing cattle producers on public lands issues. Critical partnership for Wyoming ranchers with grazing permits.
• Wyoming Stock Growers Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate affiliated land trust organization focused on agricultural land preservation. Linked on WSGA website as affiliate organization.
• Wyoming Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Environmental Stewardship Program & Award. State agency collaboration for natural resource stewardship recognition.
• Audubon RockiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partnership in Environmental Stewardship Program. Represents collaborative approach to ranching and wildlife habitat.
• Wyoming Game & Fish DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner in Environmental Stewardship Program. Collaboration on wildlife and habitat management initiatives.
• Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association (WCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Wyoming student organization providing complimentary WSGA memberships to WCCA students. Collaboration on leadership development, educational programming, and industry advocacy. WCCA had 80 members in 2023-2024 school year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Cattle Feeders Association: Texas-based cattle industry association focused on feedlot and cattle feeding operations. Adjacent peer serving similar cattle producer membership base with policy advocacy and member services, though oriented more toward feeding operations than cow-calf ranching.
• Montana Stockgrowers Association: Neighboring state cattlemen's association with parallel structure serving Montana's ranching community through advocacy, education, and member programs. Closest geographic peer with comparable membership tiers and policy focus.
• Idaho Cattle Association: Idaho state cattlemen's association with similar membership-based structure serving ranching members through policy advocacy and educational programs. Another regional peer in the Intermountain West.
• Colorado Cattlemen's Association: State-level cattle industry trade association serving Colorado ranchers with similar advocacy, magazine publication, and convention-based programming model. Operates in an adjacent Rocky Mountain state with comparable ranching demographics.
• Kansas Livestock Association: Kansas state cattle industry association providing legislative advocacy, educational programming, and member services to livestock producers. Direct structural peer with comparable membership and event-driven engagement model.
• Nebraska Cattlemen: Nebraska state cattlemen's association with comparable trade association structure, magazine publication, and policy advocacy focus on behalf of cattle producers. Larger scale peer with similar operational model.

Broad incumbents

• National Cattlemen's Beef Association: National umbrella organization for the US cattle industry. WSGA participates in NCBA's regional awards and policy development, making it a key affiliate and federal-level counterpart for WSGA's state-level advocacy.

Regional players

• Public Lands Council: National organization representing cattle producers on public lands grazing issues. WSGA partners directly with Public Lands Council on federal grazing policy advocacy for Wyoming ranchers with federal permits.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/realranchers
• Instagraminstagram.com/wyomingstockgrowers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyoming-stock-growers-assn
• Xx.com/realranchers

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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