Utah Cattlemen's Association

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History of the Utah Cattlemen's Association

In 1870, livestock producers in Utah joined together to form the Utah Livestock Growers Association, banding together to protect the interests of livestock producers. In 1890, the association underwent some changes and became the Utah Horse and Cattle Growers Association. It continued with that title until February of 1956 when the current name, Utah Cattlemen's Association (UCA) was adopted.

At that time, the UCA leadership listed eight reasons for the existence of the association. All eight of the original points of purpose continue to govern the present activities of the UCA.

	To promote and protect the business of raising beef cattle.
	To improve the quality of cattle and beef produced.
	To uphold the rights of all persons engaged in the cattle business.
	To encourage the enactment of legislation designed to improve and encourage the cattle business.
	To oppose the enactment of legislation designed to injure and/or destroy the cattle business.
	To encourage and establish the adoption of good principles of raising and marketing cattle.
	To encourage the establishment of state and local exhibits and contests designed to encourage the cattle business.
	To assist in asserting or defending the rights of UCA members, which affect their operation in the growing of cattle, if such assistance will benefit all members.

Upcoming Events - for details please see current newsletter

	Sep 4-14 Utah State Fair
	Sep 12 Beef Feast at the State Fair
	Sep 13 Utah Beef Cook-Off at the Fair
	Sep 24-26 PLC Annual Conference, Twin Falls, ID
	Oct 2-6 Region V & VI Convention, Hawaii

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UTAH CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
150 South 600 East #10-B
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: 801-355-5748 Fax: 801-532-1669