pnw-farmer
Well-known member
I looked up all 3 associations. I like U. S. Cattlemen's structure by region and length of terms for each position. Plus like the fact that the bylaws are right there in plan site and pretty straight forward.There is already an organization in existence. It is the U. S. Cattlemen's. The NBCA is by far the biggest but too much influence by the packers for me. There is R-Calf which is to sue happy for me. The U.S. Cattlemen is somewhere in between. I have never joined but certainly considered it.
NBCA & R-Calf didn't really go into much detail of structure and members rights and voice in process.
USCA and R-Calf have better issue information than NBCA. Will be doing more research and consider which one to join.
Most important thing for me is that members get a voice and voting rights on leadership and direction of policy. Needs to be boots on the ground influencing things, less chance for outside influence.
To change things, producer's need a seat at the table. The only thing that changes policy is $$$ combined with a strong and united voice.
Change maybe slow but it has to start somewhere!