ADVOCACY. EDUCATION. RESEARCH.
The California Cattlemen’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen the future of California’s beef industry through investment in advocacy, education, and research programs designed to support sustainable cattle production. Doing this will preserve the proud heritage established by California’s cattlemen and cattlewomen and will ensure that future generations are prepared to face the challenges ahead.
ADVOCACY WORK
TOURS
Our way of life is constantly threatened by baseless attacks from well-funded activists who want to put us out of business. That’s why the Foundation has launched an aggressive program to educate policy makers at the state and local level.
EDUCATION OUTREACH
PODCAST
Stories from California Cattle Country takes listeners to some of the most beautiful parts of this diverse state to learn more about the people and practices of ranches and dairies. Follow our host, Ryan as he darts around the state meeting cattle ranchers and dairy farmers learning about the animals and land they care for every day.
RANCHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Rancher Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) helps ranchers stay ahead of the latest regulatory requirements by providing technical assistance to ranchers, enabling them to understand and navigate complex regulatory, environmental and business issues.
What Producers Are Saying About Their Experience with RTAP
“I reached out to the Rancher Technical Assistance Program and was provided with specific information about my SB 88 water measurement and reporting question. The compliance process was explained and resources and links were sent to me. I recommend RTAP to any rancher with regulatory compliance questions.”
— A.G., Inyo County
“The RTAP team did an excellent job of explaining stockpond registrations and their regulations. They helped clarify how the State Water Board defines a stockpond.”
— M.S., Siskiyou County
PARTNERING ON RESEARCH
INVESTMENTS
California’s position as one of the largest beef producing states allows the Foundation to leverage our stature and engage with academics from our nation’s leading research institutions, including our partners at UC Davis. Whether commissioned by our Foundation or in conjunction with our national allies, this research has helped California ranchers to lead the world on issues such as rangeland management, sustainable ranching, herd health, and carbon sequestration.