R-CALF USA's 19th Annual Convention!

R-CALF USA’s 19th Annual Convention!

We’re excited to be back in Rapid City, SD for our 19th Annual Convention.

Against All Odds 2018

R-CALF USA: Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer Against All Odds

Ranchers Cattleman Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) has attracted the attention and gained the respect of Congress, the Administration and the national media for being an organization that will effectively fight – without hesitation – for what our members stand for, Against All Odds.

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Representing your business with a trade show booth at our annual convention provides you with the opportunity to speak one-on-one with hundreds of independent cattle farmers and ranchers that prefer to do their business with businesses that support R-CALF USA. In addition to featuring our sponsors and vendors in our newsletter, sent to 5,000 R-CALF USA members primarily cow/calf operators, cattle backgrounders and feeders sponsors and vendors will also be featured on our website which lately has been generating over 20,000 visits every month in 2018. Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond trade show vendors will have their logo and business contact information listed in the Tri-State Livestock News Official R-CALF USA Convention Program a full-color insert sent to 15,000 livestock producers primarily in the Midwest. Hurry and register sponsorships and trade show is filling up fast!

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Why Attend?

R-CALF USA is the largest producer-only cattle association in the United States! Last convention over 300 cattle ranchers attended from all over the U.S. Learn about what is happening in the U.S. Cattle Industry from leading industry experts and learn about what R-CALF USA is doing so that U.S. cattle producers remain independent and profitable.

Ranching is a family affair and so is our convention the Central States Fair & Rodeo will be happening at the same time, our family-friendly hotel features an indoor waterpark and is located minutes from Rushmore Mall. Click here for more things to do in Rapid City!

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For Members Only

We have two special packages for sponsorships for members that we are offering this year. Sponsor and have your ranch or cattle company featured in our 1st edition Coffee Table Book, “We ride for the Brand, The Ranches of R-CALF USA!

Riding for the Brand Sponsor – $1,000
Includes ranch logo and/or name listed in convention program, on the R-CALF USA website and in the Cattlemen’s Newsletter. Riding for the Brand Sponsorships will submit a 500-word description of their ranch history and/or current ranch life photos for publication in the 1st edition “We Ride For The Brand, Ranches of R-CALF USA” coffee table book. Ranches will be showcased via electronic slideshow throughout convention highlights. Sponsorship also includes Convention Registration and meals for 2 people.
Legacy Sponsorship – $5,000
Limited to only 5 sponsorships. Sponsorships can be dedicated to the memoriam or honorarium of a special person. VIP reserved seating during all of the convention. Ranch name will be listed in the convention program, on R-CALF USA’s website, and in the Cattlemen’s Newsletter. Legacy Sponsorships will submit a 500-word description of their ranch history and/or current ranch life for publication in a 1st edition “We Ride For the Brand, Ranches of R-CALF,” coffee table book. Sponsorship includes exclusive recognition via placard, electronic slideshow, or photo during Friday and Saturday, Lunch, Dinner or the Saturday morning inspirational breakfast. Events will be randomly assigned unless otherwise specified. Sponsorship includes a one-time approved promotional e-mail blast up to 500 words about your ranch to be sent directly to R-CALF’s members via email. (This can be used to promote annual production sales, etc.) Sponsorship also includes Convention registrations and meals for 4 people.

Fill out the attendee form and make sure to check the box next to Interested in being a Sponsor and select one of the options.
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Hotel Reservations

Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Rapid City, S.D.
Call 605-343-8550 and ask for the R-CALF rate or Book online
at the discounted rate of $112.99+tax/night by July 22, 2018.
The Ramkota offers a complementary airport shuttle call 605-343-8550 when you arrive for pick-up.

This year, our convention will be happening during the same time as the last weekend of the Central States Fair & Rodeo. What a great weekend to be with a group of like minded ranchers!

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R-CALF USA is funded solely by membership dues and donations.