Yes, anyone can be a member of KCA. In order to vote and set policy, you must be an agriculture producer.

There are no geographical restrictions to membership. KCA has members all over the USA and even internationally. KCA has an active presence in Washington, D.C. and Topeka, KS. We also work with other states in support of indpendent producers.

KCA is independent of any organization or business afilliation. We are a grassroots organization that works specifically by the direction of the KCA membership without influence from outside interests.

There are many differences, but KCA is primarily focused on the improvement of independent cattle production. KCA believes that the interests of the corporate beef packing industry (industrial manufacturing) and cattle ranchers are too far apart to appropriately represent one without conflicting interests of the other. KLA/NCBA represent both the beef packing industry and cattle rancher's interests which has driven excessive compromise by cattle producers over the years.

KCA is a nominating organization for the Cattlemen's Beef Board. KCA does not receive any checkoff funds. KCA supports separating the Federation and the Cattlemen's Beef Board. See our full policy for more information.

Director nominations are received during the annual business meeting. Accepted nominations are then put to a membership vote via mail-in ballot. The Executive Committee is elected by and from within the board of directors.

Each of the KCA resolutions is reviewed by voting members during the annual business meeting. The policy set during the meeting is then put to a membership vote via mail-in ballot.

The Feedyard support program is a voluntary monthly donation. The donation helps provide funds to support a paid KCA staff, KCA publications, county meetings, supplements trips made to Topeka and Washington D.C. for the purpose of lobbying for our members. KCA Feedyards receive recognition in all KCA Publications, Annual Directory, Annual Convention Directory, and on the KCA website. To get started, simply call the KCA office at 785-238-1483 or email cowsrus@kansascattlemen.com.