OCA Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy

CLA Participant Qualifications

- OCA Membership  

- Active in the Oklahoma Beef Industry  

- Between the ages of 25 and 40  

- Willing to commit to the following session dates:  

  •  August 2025 
  • October 22-24, 2025 
  • January 21-23, 2026 
  • April 22-23, 2026

About 

The OCA Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy (CLA) is targeted for beef producers ages 25 – 40.  The program is designed to develop young members through industry exposure, education and communication.  CLA consists of a series of four seminars designed to expose participants to leaders from all segments of the industry, including: purebred, cow-calf, backgrounding, dairy, feeding, processing, retail, foodservice, animal health, marketing, finance, etc. Essential to the overall program are industry issues sessions and business/financial management training. The seminars will provide participants the opportunity to further explore our business, gain essential information and network with fellow OCA members.  Each year 20 OCA member/beef producers are selected through an online application process to participate.  There is very minimal cost to participate; meals and lodging are covered by CLA Sponsors.


This is an excellent opportunity to become a more informed and prepared future leader of the cattle industry.  The CLA year runs from July to July.  If you would like to learn more about the program, call the OCA Office at 405.235.4391. 

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