California Cattlemens Association

What California Cattlemens Association does

California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) is a Sacramento-headquartered, non-profit trade association founded in 1916/1917 that represents beef cattle producers and ranchers across California. It operates as the principal industry advocate on livestock-related legislation and regulation in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and delivers member services through a network of affiliated entities including the California Public Lands Council (CalPLC, representing 700+ federal grazing permittees), the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association (CBCIA), the California Cattlemen's Foundation, the Allied Industry Council, the Livestock Memorial Research Fund (LMRF), Cattle-PAC, the Feeder Council, and the Young Cattlemen's Committee.

CCA's product portfolio blends advocacy, exclusive member products, and content. Core offerings include member-exclusive procurement (anaplasmosis vaccine at $7.75–$8.75 per dose and Pacific Trace Minerals selenium boluses), a monthly California Cattleman Magazine ($20/year for non-members), the weekly California Cattleman Weekly newsletter, and the biweekly Sorting Pen podcast. Political advocacy is operationalized through a dedicated government affairs team and the tiered Cattle-PAC ($25 Donor to $2,500 Platinum Level). Youth engagement and pipeline development run through the Young Cattlemen's Committee, collegiate chapters at five California universities, the Carcass of Merit program, and annual scholarships exceeding $51,000 (2024). Revenue is diversified across recurring membership dues, annual convention and tradeshow fees (110th annual event in December 2026 in Reno with 100+ exhibitors), member product sales, advertising, and PAC donations. The technology stack is conventional association infrastructure (WordPress CMS, Mailchimp, Braintree, Google Analytics) with no proprietary AI or platform components identified.

Name

California Cattlemens Association

Legal name

California Cattlemen's Association

Website

https://calcattlemen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

California Cattlemen's Association is a Sacramento-based, 110-year-old non-profit trade association representing California beef cattle producers through policy advocacy in Sacramento and D.C., exclusive member products, and a network of affiliated education, research, and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots (11211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Cattle industry advocacy
• Ranching trade association
• Livestock policy representation
• Beef producer membership
• Agricultural industry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues paid by cattle producers and ranchers. Members receive access to exclusive vaccines, trace minerals, publications, and advocacy services.
2. Event Registration and Tradeshow: Revenue from annual convention registrations, tradeshow booth rentals, and event sponsorships. The 110th Annual CCA/CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow are major annual events.
3. Member Product Sales: Sale of member-exclusive products including anaplasmosis vaccine and Pacific Trace Minerals selenium boluses at discounted member pricing.
4. Advertising and Publications: Revenue from advertising in California Cattleman Magazine and media kit sales. Magazine subscription at $20/year for non-members.
5. Cattle-PAC Donations: Voluntary political action committee with membership levels including Donor ($25), Member ($200), Gold Level ($1,000 for 4 individuals), and Platinum Level ($2,500 for 8 individuals).

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

California Cattlemen's Association is a membership-based nonprofit trade association that represents California beef cattle producers and ranchers. It sells annual memberships that grant access to legislative and regulatory advocacy through a government affairs team and Cattle-PAC, member-exclusive animal health products (anaplasmosis vaccine and Pacific Trace Minerals selenium boluses), industry publications (California Cattleman Magazine, California Cattleman Weekly newsletter, Sorting Pen podcast), scholarships and youth programs (Young Cattlemen's Committee), and registration for its annual CCA/CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow.

Product overview

California Cattlemen's Association is a membership-based trade association offering a comprehensive portfolio of services to California beef producers. The core offering consists of advocacy representation through a dedicated government affairs team and Cattle-PAC political action committee. Member benefits include exclusive access to Anaplasmosis Vaccine and Se365 Selenium Bolus products, along with discounted Pacific Trace Minerals and reward signs. The association provides industry education through the California Cattleman Magazine (monthly), California Cattleman Weekly newsletter, and the Sorting Pen podcast, alongside policy development via the Feeder Council and CalPLC. Youth engagement includes the Young Cattlemen's Committee (YCC) offering scholarships exceeding $49,000 annually, the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association (CBCIA) with youth competitions, and various collegiate chapters. Research and education are supported through the 501(c)(3) Livestock Memorial Research Fund and California Cattlemen's Foundation. Annual events include the CCA/CCW Convention and Midyear Meeting, with affiliated councils like the Allied Industry Council supporting industry engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• California Cattleman Magazine: Official monthly publication of CCA sent to members and subscribers, providing beef production information
• California Cattleman Weekly
• Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

Products and services

• Anaplasmosis Vaccine Member-exclusive killed anaplasmosis vaccine protecting cattle from infection spread by ticks and blood-sucking insects, sold in 10 or 50 dose bottles at discounted member pricing (10-dose: $8.75 per dose, 50-dose: $7.75 per dose; plus $20 flat rate shipping).
• Se365 Selenium Bolus (Pacific Trace Minerals) Selenium supplementation bolus from Pacific Trace Minerals offered to CCA members at significant price reduction, addressing selenium deficiency common in California cattle operations.
• CCA Reward & No Trespassing Signs Property protection signage available exclusively to CCA members for posting on ranch property to deter trespassing.
• Cattle-PAC Membership Voluntary political action committee educating political campaigns, candidates, and officeholders on issues affecting California ranchers, with tiered membership levels: Donor ($25), Member ($200 individual or couple), Gold Level ($1,000 for 4 individuals), and Platinum Level ($2,500 for 8 individuals).
• Young Cattlemen's Committee (YCC) Program Youth leadership program formed in 1992 connecting young ranchers (age 25 or younger or full-time students personally owning less than 100 head of cattle) with mentors, scholarships, and industry peers; collegiate chapters at CSU Chico, CSU Fresno, Cal Poly SLO, Feather River College, and UC Davis; over $51,000 in scholarships awarded in 2024.
• California Beef Cattle Improvement Association (CBCIA) Membership Affiliate program of CCA and the Beef Improvement Federation providing educational seminars, producer awards, youth programs including Carcass of Merit Competitions, and scholarships for students in beef cattle advancement; partners with UC Cooperative Extension and other California public educational institutions.
• CalPLC (California Public Lands Council) Representation State affiliate of the national Public Lands Council representing over 700 public lands permittees grazing cattle and sheep on U.S. Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service lands throughout California.
• Feeder Council Membership Council of California cattle feeders developing recommended policy on issues affecting cattle feeders, holding an annual Feeder Council Meeting with industry speakers and researchers.
• Allied Industry Council Membership Council of officers and active members supporting CCA through planning convention tradeshows, fundraising for scholarships, and providing feedback on industry trends and new products.
• Government Affairs Advocacy Service Lobbying team working exclusively on legislative and regulatory issues affecting California's ranching families, providing advocacy at state and federal levels and securing outcomes such as $2 million in State Budget funding for ranchers harmed by gray wolves and $80 million in State Budget Fire Prevention Grants in 2022–23.
• Livestock Memorial Research Fund (LMRF) 501(c)(3) organization funding scientific and educational projects, scholarships for students in livestock-related fields, and UC research on grazing management strategies and livestock disease control.
• California Cattlemen's Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation strengthening California's beef industry through investment in advocacy, education, and research programs supporting sustainable cattle production and preserving ranching heritage.
• California Cattleman Magazine Official monthly publication of CCA, sent to members and subscribers, providing beef production information and industry updates; $20/year subscription rate for non-members, included with full CCA membership.
• California Cattleman Weekly (e-Newsletter) Weekly e-newsletter (formerly Legislative Bulletin) keeping members updated on CCA activities, legislative news, and California beef industry news.
• Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast Podcast featuring conversations with CCA leadership and industry experts on legislative updates, current events, and challenges impacting California ranching families; new episodes released every other Monday.
• Annual CCA/CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow Annual member convention and tradeshow hosted in Reno, Nevada, featuring policy meetings, educational sessions (Cattlemen's College), tradeshow access with 100+ exhibitors, Allied Industry Council Wine and Cheese Reception, Welcome Party, and breakfast/lunch in tradeshow; member full registration $250, non-member $300, Young Cattlemen's $125.
• Carcass of Merit Program Program recognizing outstanding beef carcasses from youth livestock shows throughout California, with criteria for weight, quality, and yield grade standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2 million in State Budget funding secured for ranchers harmed by gray wolves
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Public Lands Council (PLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing cattle and sheep producers with public lands grazing permits since 1968. CCA's CalPLC serves as the state affiliate, paying dues to PLC which lobbies on behalf of public lands grazing permittees. PLC advocates for permittees who preserve natural resources while providing food and fiber.
• Beef Improvement Federation (BIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBCIA is an affiliate of the Beef Improvement Federation, which sets standards for beef cattle improvement and provides educational resources. BIF awards recognize progressive beef cattle breeders.
• University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBCIA partners with UC Cooperative Extension and other California public educational institutions as technical advisors and partners in educational programs including field days and producer education.
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association representing cattle producers. CCA maintains partnership with NCBA for industry-wide advocacy, policy development, and events including the Cattle Industry Convention.
• California CattleWomen (CCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization representing cattlewomen. Joint annual CCA/CCW Convention held each year. CCW logo appears on Partners of CCA page.
• California Rangeland TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization working to protect California's rangelands. Listed as partner organization on CCA website.
• California Beef CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState beef checkoff organization promoting beef and coordinating industry marketing efforts. Listed as partner organization.
• California Cattle CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization representing cattle producers on state-level policy. Listed as partner organization.
• California Rangeland Conservation CoalitionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to conserve California rangelands through collaboration between ranchers, conservation groups, and agencies. Listed as partner.
• Western United DairiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint tradeshow partnership for the California Cattle Industry Tradeshow held in conjunction with the annual convention.
• CLEAR Center at UC DavissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of California Davis research center focused on environmental sustainability in livestock production. Co-hosting 2026 State of the Science Summit on Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture.
• UC Cooperative ExtensionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research and outreach organization providing educational programs and technical expertise to California ranchers. Co-hosting workshops on predator management and wolf-livestock compensation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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