I would suggest the groupings you list as being similar to the associations and commodity groups within the grain sector. Lots of good people working in various small groups each with their own agenda.
When it comes to presenting a united voice to Government to give them direction during BSE it was hopeless. Feedlot sector is on a different page from cow calf operators, neither happy with the role of processors in "fixing" the cattle prices but disagreeing on possible solutions.
CCA and its provincial counterparts largely following a USDA directed mandate setting them apart from their rancher members. Refundable levies became an issue due to this perceived lack of representation, new beef organisations set up.
"conventional" producers are mad at companies promoting "natural" beef.
Not much unity from my viewpoint and I've been closely involved through the last decade plus. I guess we see things differently.
When it comes to presenting a united voice to Government to give them direction during BSE it was hopeless. Feedlot sector is on a different page from cow calf operators, neither happy with the role of processors in "fixing" the cattle prices but disagreeing on possible solutions.
CCA and its provincial counterparts largely following a USDA directed mandate setting them apart from their rancher members. Refundable levies became an issue due to this perceived lack of representation, new beef organisations set up.
"conventional" producers are mad at companies promoting "natural" beef.
Not much unity from my viewpoint and I've been closely involved through the last decade plus. I guess we see things differently.
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