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For More Information: Jon Wooster, Interim President 813/385-5316 |
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| USCA Established to Enhance Cattlemens’ Voice In Washington, DC | ||
San Lucas, CA ~ Organizers today announced the establishment of the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA). Jon Wooster, a cattle producer from San Lucas, California, has been named USCA’s interim president and Chase Carter, a producer from Clayton, New Mexico has been appointed interim vice-president. “A core group of organizers from across the nation came together to form USCA with a singular purpose in mind,” commented Wooster. “The purpose of this association is to present an effective voice for the United States cattle industry. USCA is dedicated to, and focused on, efforts in Washington, DC to further the interests of cattle producers on mandatory country of origin labeling, international trade, market competition, reform of the mandatory beef checkoff, animal health, welfare and identification, private property rights and other issues that affect the U.S. cattle industry.” “Initial corporate filings have been completed for USCA,” said Carter. “Currently, a committee is working to complete bylaws for the organization that will ensure appropriate representation for the entire U.S. industry as the association evolves.” “Without question, USCA’s initial goal and its first priority is to retain representation on Capitol Hill to protect and enhance producers’ interests during the 2007 Farm Bill debate, which is now underway,” noted Wooster. “There is no time to waste. Today, cattle producers have significant opportunities at hand in terms of the implementation of mandatory country of origin labeling, reforming the national mandatory beef checkoff, and passing legislation that will reform the structure of agencies charged with regulating and enforcing antitrust issues. It is USCA’s intention to forge ahead on issues that will have a long-lasting effect on the viability and profitability of America’s cattle producers. USCA is currently assembling a team to accomplish these and other goals.” “We welcome any individual producer or cattle organization who wishes to support this important effort either through the purchase of a membership or through non-membership, private donations,” stated Carter. “USCA is committed to a reasonable and effective approach that will set the stage for permanent and lasting change.” USCA Founding Memberships are $1000; annual individual producer memberships are $100. College students and youngsters under 18 years of age can join USCA for $25. Allied businesses can join for $100. USCA voting members must own cattle. |
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