The Nebraska Cattlemen Association (NC) is a grassroots organization whose individual producer members determine issues of importance to the Nebraska Beef Industry. The Nebraska Cattlemen Association was officially formed on August 24, 1988, through the consolidation of the Nebraska Stock Growers Association (founded 1889), the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association (founded 1970) and the Nebraska Feedlot Council (founded 1987).
Its principal services are government affairs, public information, issues management and management education and information. NC performs three basic functions. First, the association represents the beef cattle industry to the legislative and administrative branches of the state and federal governments. Second, it explains beef production (including safety of the product, use of natural resources, care of animals and beef economics) to the public and opinion influencers. In addition, NC interprets economic, social and political developments to the industry. Third, it provides economic and other information to members to aid them in their own planning and management.
Each member has the opportunity to influence state cattlemen's association policy and priorities through participation in councils and committees. These committees are appointed annually by the affiliate presidents. Membership Organization dollars allow the staff and officers of NC and NCBA to work on behalf of the membership. NC programs are financed by dues invested by individual members.