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Education & Resources

NCBA works to encourage the humane treatment of farm animals, the wise stewardship of natural resources and the implementation of good husbandry practices. Find programs, reliefs, grants, scholarships, internship and educational resources below to help achieve your goals.

Programs & Awards

NCBA is committed to recognizing and developing leaders within our industry and rewarding them for their valuable contributions. See our most recent efforts.

Recognizing the Best in Animal Care and Handling


The National BQA Awards celebrate those who bring their best in day-to-day activities.

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Rewarding Stewardship and Conservation


The Environmental Stewardship Award celebrates achievements of U.S. cattle producers from across the nation.

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A Cornerstone of Leadership Training


Young Cattlemen’s Conference provides young leaders with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the beef industry.

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Advancing the Future of the Beef Industry


Explore National Cattlemen’s Foundation and see past and future projects providing charitable, scientific and educational activities that benefit the cattle industry.

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A Portal of Online Learning Opportunities


Cattlemen’s College educates on beef product promotion, research, information and related activities.

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A Unique Educational Experience


Stockmanship Stewardship features cattle handling demonstrations, BQA educational sessions, facility design sessions and impactful industry updates.

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Check out the Latest Webinar

The industry is always shifting. Stay up to date on developments in industry technology, innovation and systems with bi-monthly webinars.

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Reliefs & Grants

Learn more about the reliefs and grants available to NCBA producers.

Disaster Relief Resources

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Rancher Resilience Grant

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Additional Resources

Find the tools and support you need to reach your goals.

U.S. Cattle Industry Updates & Resources

Keep up to date on the latest news and resources available to you. 

The 2025 Redbook Is Available To Buy Now

A pocket-sized tool for managing cattle records, health, breeding, sales, and includes BQA guidelines.

Scholarships & Internships

NCBA strives to ensure the next generation of cattle producers are knowledgeable, profitable, and influential difference makers for our industry. See the scholarships and internships available to you.

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58.3
Average age of a cattle producer

9%
of cattle and calf operations are operated by women

87.2 million
cattle raised in the United States in 2024