Our Mission

"To be a member driven voice to advance, protect, and preserve the New York Cattle Industry through producer education, youth development, and legislation.”  

NYBPA Purposes and Goals

  • Encourage friendly exchange of ideas among members. 
  • Promote and protect the interest of beef producers in New York State. 
  • Aid members in the purchase, sale and breeding of quality cattle. 
  • Cooperate with Cornell Cooperative Extension, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and other agencies. 
  • Encourage youth participation in the beef industry. 
  • Promote beef to consumers and create a positive image of the beef industry to the general population. 
  • Lobby to create policy that benefits agriculture in general and the beef industry specifically. 
  • Affiliate with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to effect policy decisions and promote the industry on a national level.

Cattlemen's Corner 

A message from the President

As I write this report in the early morning on April 6, I hope all of our members and producers had a great and meaningful Easter. Although we’ve had several beautiful days here in New York, we’ve got one more cold snap settling in for the next couple days. Thankfully it looks like spring is finally here to stay once we get to the middle of the week! 


Our board had a great March meeting where we reflected on the busy winter season of conference, farm show, etc. and began looking and firming plans for our next season of programming and activities. Our association had a great presence at CattleCon and has plans underway to have a presence at events in DC and in spaces with legislators as we move through this spring. 

Tabling events are coming soon, and these events are crucial to reach consumers, and maybe even some new producers! We look forward to these annual opportunities and welcome anyone to join us in spreading the word about beef and our association. State Fair booth and the supreme female show are not as far away as we may think. We’re working to get details and plans nailed down to make the entirety of the state fair full of opportunities for consumers and producers alike. Additionally, if you would like NYBPA materials at an event you are holding or at your county fair this season, please reach out to the NYBPA office or me. 

Lastly, NYBPA would like to launch a small subcommittee to brainstorm and evaluate what the future of the association looks like. If you would like to contribute to the future and steer the direction of our association to ensure we are offering the best to our members please reach out. We will see some of you at our May meeting and at events throughout Spring. Until then - happy calving and happy Spring. 

Stay safe and as always, feel free to reach out to any of us at any time!

Zack Welker 

NYBPA President