About Us
Our Mission: The Colorado Beef Council connects farmers and ranchers with consumers, enhancing trust and confidence in the multiple advantages of beef.
Who We Are
The Colorado Beef Board was formed by state law in 1965. A name change to the Colorado Beef Council (CBC) came in July of 1985 with the passing of the federal Farm Bill, which established the Beef Promotion and Research Act and Order (BPRA & BPRO). The BPRO subsequently authorized CBC to become a qualified state beef council and begin collecting checkoff assessments for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB).
The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) manages demand building programs for Colorado’s $3.4 Billion beef industry.
QSBCs must have written policies and procedures that ensure the proper collection of and compliance with the checkoff as prescribed by the BPRA, the BPRO, and the CBB.
What We Do
CBC operates under the guidance of its Board of Directors who are appointed by the Governor of the state of Colorado and represent the cow/calf, feeder, dairy, marketer, distributor, and processor segments of the industry.
Funded by the $1 per head beef checkoff assessment on all cattle sold in the state, CBC retains half of each dollar collected for state level programs and forwards the other half to the CBB for national level programs. USDA-Ag Marketing Service provides oversight for all CBB and CBC programs, services, and business activities.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Colorado Beef Council
4777 National Western Dr.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone:
303-830-7892 (office)
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
Funding Opportunities
Do you have an idea for beef promotion, research, education or producer communication? You've come to the right place! Colorado Beef Council is seeking projects to achieve our mission of getting more beef on more plates.
- Project Funding Requests are reviewed on an annual basis by the board of directors.
- Funding Requests are due by March 20th.
- Funding one year does not guarantee funding subsequent years.
- Written evaluations on current projects funded by the Colorado Beef Council are required, especially for future consideration.
- This is a cost-recovery program and all corresponding expenses must be submitted before reimbursements are distributed.
- Projects must take place between July 1st and June 30th.
- Project funding applicants will have an opportunity to appear before the full board for a Q & A of your project.
Applications are closed for this year.
Meet Colorado Beef Council's Leadership
The work undertaken by Colorado Beef Council is guided by industry leaders representing every segment of the Colorado Cattle industry. These individuals on the Colorado board are nominated by their respective organizations and appointed by the Governor of Colorado to give voice, expertise and perspective to the needs of Colorado cattle ranchers, farmers and beef producers.
The Colorado Beef Council staff proudly serves Colorado cattle farmers and ranchers through education, promotion and community engagement to demonstrate the value of the beef industry in Colorado. We also engage in activities that demonstrate that not only is beef delicious, but it's also a powerful ally in building healthy bodies, thriving communities and a strong economy for Colorado.
2025 Annual Report
A summary of state and national beef education, promotion and research programs funded by the $1 per head national beef checkoff program.