In 1894, cattlemen in Kansas discovered there was safety - and power - in numbers, and the Kansas Livestock Association was born. Now, over a century later, Kansas beef and dairy producers still are banding together to protect their livelihood. The association continues to serve members by fulfilling its mission to:   
     "Advance members' common business interests and enhance their ability to meet consumer demand." 
   Click on the links provided to learn more about membership in the organization.

Membership Benefits

Grassroots Input/Education

  • County & area meetings

  • Seminars on timely topics

  • Ranch Field Days

  • Convention

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  • Leadership Conference

Communications

  • Kansas Stockman - 10 issues a year

  • KLA News & Market Report - weekly

  • Radio Tape Service - weekly radio program distributed across the state

  • Media Response Team - experts from cattlemen to dietitians who shed positive light on the cattle industry in media interviews

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  • www.kla.org - web site updated daily - special members-only section contains valuable information available exclusively to KLA members.

  • KLAToday – timely e-mail updates about industry issues

  • KLA Dairy News - e-mail updates distributed to Dairy Committee members and allied industry partners

Legislative Representation

  • Issues addressed in recent state legislative sessions:
    Water Quality
    Property Taxes
    Inheritance Tax
    Noxious Weed Law
    Eminent Domain

  • Issues being addressed in Congress include:
    Meat Inspection Equity for Beef and Poultry
    Endangered Species Act
    Farm Bill
    Meat Inspection Reform
    Death Tax
    Rails-to-Trails

Troubleshooting

  • Public and producer education regarding foreign animal diseases

  • Rewriting state burning regulations

  • Assistance with permit application

  • Helping to clarify sales tax exemptions

  • Helping to ensure use-value appraisal formulas are fair

  • Assistance with local property rights problems

  • Reward program

Please contact Letty Meek (letty@kla.org) or Ryan Higbie (ryan@kla.org) for your membership needs.
Young Stockmen's Academy

Membership Benefits

Top-Hand Membership Contest

Dollar-Saving Issues

Membership Application

KLA Promotional Items
Ag Grad Program