The Arizona Cattle Growers' Association - Membership Information
Legislative Representation:

Today's cattle industry faces more challenges than our founders could have ever imagined. You are represented by the Arizona Cattle Grower's Association where it is advantageous for a cattle producer's viewpoint to be known. Representing your interests in the Legislature is an enormous job. That's why we have a professional staff to review, analyze, and lobby for or against the many bills that are introduced each year. While you're tending to your business of raising cattle, we'll be serving as your personal representative at numerous state and national hearings to keep you informed and to make sure that your voice is heard. ACGA's representation of cattlemen in government and industry affairs has proven an indispensable force in meeting these new and complex challenges.

Public Relations:

ACGA acts as a clearinghouse for disseminating helpful information to sources within and outside of the industry. It acts as a host to visitors and a coordinator of events related to your industry. We assist within promotional programs to encourage beef consumption. When appropriate, press releases are sent to media and many other actions are taken when necessary or advantageous. We are your voice to six million people who don't live in the country.

Litigation Advocate:

The ACGA is your advocate in matters dealing with various litigation activities. We have a very active Litigation Fund that is used to help pay legal fees on cases in which the ACGA becomes involvfed. Currently, we are involved in or monitoring approximately 15 lawsuits to protect the general membership of the ACGA.

Industry Liaison:

ACGA works closely with dozens of other agricultural organizations, exchanging ideas and expertise, in order to ensure a solid voice for Arizona's agricultural industry.

 The Best Benefits for You:
  • Full-time representation at Arizona State Legislature and Congress
  • Full-time attention to Federal and State agency rules and regulations
  • Association influence in Governor appointed boards and committees
  • Voice in national affairs through affiliation with national organizations
  • Arizona Cattlelog Magazine - published monthly and filled with stories and news from around the state and the nation
  • The ACGA Newsletter is our membership news publication mailed twice monthly. Filled with the latest news on regulatory actions and check-off related activities, classified advertising, and new brands information.
  • Opportunity to participate in two very important group insurance programs (depending on type of membership):
    • ACGA Health Benefits
    • ACGA Dividend Plan for Workmen's Compensation
  • Serve on association committees formulating ACGA policy
  • Full professional office staff to provide assistance and information regarding matters of interest to the membership

Solid understanding of the beef producers check-off program through a positive relationship with the Arizona Beef Council


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Payments of ACGA membership dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Complying with the new tax law, ACGA estimates that 33% of the dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of ACGA's lobbying activities on behalf of its members. Charitable contributions or gifts to ACGA are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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