Why Join?

Why belong to the American National CattleWomen Association?

ANCW is an association with a tremendous history and successful record of positively promoting beef and the Beef Industry.

In 1952 cattlewomen had the foresight to organize so that their individual messages would unite to have a strong national voice. This national voice has had impact on consumers, politicians and other cattle producers all over the United States since then.

Today, ANCW is still having impact with these national programs

• The National Beef Cook-Off  
• The National Beef Ambassador Program
• Consumer Education
• Beef Promotion
• Legislation & Industry Issues
• Membership Communications

 In addition to the active programs that ANCW has, as a member you benefit by having:

• Access to information from our industry partners, involved in legislative and regulatory action, in a timely manner
• The infrastructure of a national organization with key staff that supports all those volunteers and ANCW programs for the benefit of the beef industry
• In addition to a strong national organization-you may join an affiliated state and or local organization in over 26 states to help implement the ANCW programs plus other state programs for the benefit of the beef industry
• The opportunity to network with women who share the passion for the beef industry and their way of life