California Cattlemen’s Association
The California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is a non-profit trade association, formed in 1917, that represents California’s ranchers and beef producers in legislative and regulatory affairs. CCA’s funding is generated almost entirely by voluntary dues paid by members, who in turn determine the direction and policy of the organization.
CCA has 38 county cattlemen’s association affiliates that serve as a formidable link between the grassroots membership and CCA. CCA is an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association with offices in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colo.
COLAB
COLAB is the first and only Santa Barbara County coalition to bridge the gap between the Northern and Southern portions of our County, and successfully bring together organized labor, agriculture and business.
Cachuma RCD
The Association has a strong partnership with the Cachuma Resource Conservation District on a myriad of conservation issues. Since 2012, our most visible project has involved working together to develop a voluntary Ranch Water Quality Plan. The Ranch Plans offer an alternative to the new and future proposed water quality regulations affecting cattle grazing and ranching operations. These new regulations have high potential to pose a serious burden on local ranches.