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Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association

Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association (WCCA) is a recognized student organization open to all students who are interested in learning more about the cattle industry. From ranch tours to speakers, WCCA is a tremendous opportunity for students to promote professional networking, touring progressive operations, and gaining overall new perspectives in the dynamic cattle industry. As joint members of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association the club works to promote the cattle business and its values throughout the state and university. Not only will the club enhance leadership and communication skills, but it will provide students with fun, hands-on learning experiences not acquired in a classroom setting. Annual activities for the club include, but are not limited to, biweekly meetings, guest speakers, fundraisers, and club trips.


2024-2025 Academic Year Club Plans

 Meetings are held biweekly in the Animal Science building room 103 at 6:00pm.

2024 fall Activities

  • Sept 4: Involvement fest
  • Sept 4: First meeting of the year
  • Sept 5: Involvement fest
  • Sept 18: Business meeting
  • Sept 28: Homecoming parade float
  • Oct 2: WCCA business meeting with Dr. Kelly Crane
  • Oct 16: WCCA business meeting with Sarah Falen
  • Oct 23-24: Give Day
  • Oct 30: WCCA business meeting
  • Oct 31: Trick or Treat for canned goods 
  • Nov 9: Leachman Bull Sale Trip - Fort Collins, CO
  • Nov 13: WCCA business meeting
  • Dec 4: Christmas dinner meeting 

2025 Spring Activities

  • January 29th: Business Meeting
  • February 12th: Guest Speaker Becky Langley From Wyoming Cattlewomen's 
  • February 21st: Burnette Dairy tour 
  • February 26th: Guest Speaker Dr. Gary Sides 
  • March 12th: Business Meeting
  • March 24th-28th: Community Service Project- Ag in the Classroom 
  • March 26th: Guest Speaker from 5 Rivers Cattle Feeders
  • March 29th: Berger Ranch Tour 
  • April 4th: 5 Rivers Cattle Feeders Tour
  • April 9th: TBD
  • April 17th: Community Service Project- Military Appreciation Month Thank You Letters 
  • April 23rd: Business Meeting-  Elections 
  • May 3rd: Gala

 

Past Club Activities

The Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association (WCCA) actively engages in a variety of valuable and enjoyable events, fostering learning and camaraderie within the cattle industry. Notable past activities include attending the NCBA National Cattle Industry Convention, touring cattle feeding facilities in Colorado, visiting Legacy Meats and Empire Dairy, and hosting the Mississippi State Collegiate Cattlemen's Association for a BBQ. Engaging in community service, WCCA contributed to Nebraska flooding relief and organized a hat community service project. Educational experiences include tours of the UW Beef Unit, NCBA office, and Red Angus Association, as well as meetings with industry experts like Cody Creelman. WCCA also participated in meat judging presentations, homecoming events, Ag Day BBQ, and fundraising initiatives such as the Beef Box Raffle and Christmas Cookie Decorating event. These diverse activities showcase WCCA's commitment to industry knowledge, community involvement, and a vibrant collegiate experience.

 

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Interested in joining?

 

Contact us:

Marie Lawson

WCCA President

mlawso13@uwyo.edu