SDCA Membership

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Influence

Locally: SDCA is a grassroots organization consisting of 15 county or regional affiliates and 2 councils providing the greatest opportunity for producer input and policy recommendations.

Statewide: SDCA affiliates and councils appoint representatives to the SDCA Board of Directors and policy committees. These volunteer leaders are your voice at the state level, setting SDCA’s goals and shaping our policy. These policies are then carried by SDCA members to the Legislature, state agencies, consumer groups, and media, providing a statewide voice for today’s beef producers.

Nationally: As an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), SDCA provides a voice for South Dakota cattlemen on national issues affecting your business. Our involvement with NCBA ensures you have a seat at the decision-making table. The NCBA Washington office is considered one of the most effective ag lobbying groups on the Hill while the Denver office conducts research, communication, membership services and beef promotion activities.

Issues

From serving on boards and committees to serving beef at local events, SDCA volunteer members devote thousands of hours to ensuring cattlemen are represented on issues that affect your bottom line.

Environment: SDCA monitors environmental and conservation programs to ensure local, state, and national policies and regulations are compatible with the best interests of cattlemen.

Beef Promotion: SDCA is a strong supporter of the beef checkoff and its promotion and research programs, credited with increasing beef demand by 25% in the last six years. SDCA is one of eight organizations represented on the South Dakota Beef Industry Council, which determines how the state’s checkoff dollars are spent.

Beef Quality: SDCA is a long-time advocate of Beef Quality Assurance practices and supports the South Dakota Certified program as a way for members to capitalize on South Dakota’s reputation for producing high-quality beef products.

Public Relations: SDCA joined four other statewide ag groups to found Agriculture United for South Dakota. This joint effort will provide an opportunity to address issues and public relations concerns that affect all producers, presenting a unified voice for agriculture in the media and across the state.

Market Access: SDCA closely monitors marketing and trade practices at the state and national levels to be sure cattlemen receive appropriate market access and profit opportunities based on sound scientific principles.

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South Dakota Cattlemen's Association-435 Chapelle St-Pierre, SD 57501-605-945-2333