Upcoming Events

June 2 - Cochise-Graham Cattle Growers 100 Year Anniversary Annual Meeting, Elk's Lodge, Willcox

June 14-17 - Cowpunchers, Williams

July 17-19 - ACGA Summer Convention, Prescott

July 25-28 - NCBA Summer Conference, Denver

August 11 - Coconino County Cattle Growers/Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Williams

September 29 - Yavapai Cattle Growers' Association 80th Annual Calf Sale & BBQ, Peeples Valley

About

The Arizona Cattle Growers' Association (ACGA) was founded over 100 years ago when a small group of concerned cattlemen took it upon themselves to help structure the future of the cattle industry in this great state. Their primary concern, that there be orderly, systematic laws protecting livestock and property. On January 4, 1904, these dedicated cattlemen organized the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association (ACGA).


More than 100 years later, protecting Arizona's livestock industry is still ACGA's number one commitment. Today, the ACGA has grown into a vital organization representing more than 2,000 beef cattle producers and industry leaders throughout the state.

The ACGA will promote the common interest and perform the common responsibilities of its members by:
  • Performing federal and state legislative activities consisting of proposing and reviewing legislation, and lobbying for or against legislation, as in the best interest of ACGA.
  • Performing public relations activities that will promote the image and heritage of the ranching and cattle industry, build positive relationships with key individuals, media, agencies, consumers, schools, and others important to ranching and the cattle industry.
  • Initiate, enter into, defend, or prepare a response to litigation in the collective good of the common interest and importance.
  • Consistently provide timely and accurate information to the membership that is of common interest and importance.
  • Provide opportunities for members to become educated on issues of importance.
  • Maintain a strong and informed membership base.
  • Build alliances with common interest groups.

History

ACGA -- 100 Years of Dedicated Leadership By Sandy Eastlake

Over 100 years ago, a small group of concerned cattlemen took it upon themselves to help structure the future of the cattle industry in this great state. Their primary concern, that there be orderly, systematic laws protecting livestock and property. On January 4, 1904, these dedicated cattlemen organized the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association (ACGA).

More then 100 years later, protecting Arizona's livestock industry is still ACGA's number one commitment. Today, the ACGA has grown into a vital organization representing more than 2,000 beef cattle producers and industry leaders throughout the state.

Today, we are truly standing on the shoulders of those who went before us, following the path they charted, living the philosophy handed down from decade to decade. How tempting it must have been to try to stop the industry from evolving from the old ways to the new. Of all the attributes posed by those visionary statesmen, perhaps the most valuable was their ability to exhibit reverence from the proud traditions of the past, while laying them aside in order to embrace the future and changes it brought.

Leadership & Committees

2012 Summer Internship Application