06/05/2026
NCBA’s 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference concluded this week, with several Colorado Livestock Association members participating in this year’s program, including Monica Bettencourt of West Plains, LLC; Matt May of 4M Feeders; and Jose Woolfolk of Five Rivers Cattle Feeding.
Throughout the conference, participants gained firsthand insight into every segment of the beef supply chain through visits to key industry organizations and facilities, including National Cattlemen's Beef Association headquarters in Centennial, CO; Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, CO; Five Rivers Cattle Feeding Kuner Feedlot in Kersey, CO; Certified Angus Beef in Wooster, OH; Tyson Foods Beef processing facility; and empirical foods in South Sioux City, NE.
The conference also included a stop in Washington, D.C., where participants met with members of Colorado’s congressional delegation to discuss key policy issues impacting the state’s cattle producers and the broader beef industry. While on the hill, Colorado participants were honored with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition presented by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.