R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) is a national, producer-only membership organization representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers, with a focus on protecting the profitability and viability of independent ranchers and livestock producers.
Agricultural trade and market access, country-of-origin labeling, antitrust and competition policy in meatpacking, Packers and Stockyards enforcement, livestock import and animal health rules, beef checkoff reform, and opposition to mandatory animal identification requirements.
Membership dues and donations; it also has a charitable 501(c)(3) foundation, USA FREE, for charitable, educational, and scientific research activities.
Local and state cattle and farm associations, associate business members, and its CEO Bill Bullard.
Non-profit membership-based trade association