Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association | Clubs and Organizations | Students | Animal Science Department

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.

2023-2024 Academic Year Club Plans

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

2023 fall Activities

A logo design contest
Meeting: Meat judging presentation by Tessa Maurer (guess the meat activity)
Homecoming parade float
Homecoming calf scramble competition
Ag Day BBQ
Meeting: Zoetis meeting by Gary Sides
Meeting: professional development by Kristen Dale Lanouette
Meeting: Wyoming Stock Growers Association Policy meeting by Jim Magagna
Community service: Can food drive "trick or treating for cans" donated to Laramie Inner Faith
Participated in Giving day
Ranch tour: King ranch (Cheyenne, Wy)
Ranch tour: Leachman Fall bull sale (Fort Collins, Co)
Women in Ag symposium (Lander, Wy)
Wyoming Stock Growers Association -Winter round up convention (Casper, Wy)
Fundraiser: Meat Box Raffle
Fundraiser: Christmas Cookie Decorating event

2024 Spring Activities

Ranch Tours
Guest speakers
Community service opportunities
WCCA 1^st Annual Gala
End of the year BBQ
Fundraising opportunities
WCCA 2024-2025 elections
MORE TO COME!

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.