Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that Dodson, Montana rancher Lesley Robinson will serve as vice chair of the association’s Federal Lands Committee. Initiated in 1898, NCBA is the oldest and largest national trade association representing America’s cattle farmers and ranchers. 

“Lesley Robinson has spent her entire life ranching and along the way, she got involved in policymaking and advocating for the U.S. cattle industry,” said NCBA Policy Division Chair Kim Brackett. “Our policy committee leaders serve NCBA by helping us develop the association’s policy book—a collection of policy positions that guide NCBA’s advocacy in Washington, D.C. This grassroots policy process ensures that cattle producers are the ones making decisions on NCBA’s priorities. Lesley’s expertise will be especially important as NCBA works to protect public lands grazing and recognize the environmental stewardship of America’s ranchers.”

As a grassroots organization, NCBA policy committees provide a venue for cattle producers to discuss issues facing the cattle industry and pass policy resolutions that direct the association’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. The Federal Lands Committee has jurisdiction over NCBA policies involving public lands grazing, wildlife, and natural resources. 

Robinson owns and operates the Lazy JD Cattle Company alongside her husband. This ranch has been in the family since 1958. Robinson previously spent 12 years serving as a Phillips County commissioner and she was elected to serve as President of the Western Interstate Region Board, representing counties from all across the western United States for the National Association of Counties. She also worked as state director for then-Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT). Currently, Robinson is the president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, chair of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, and a member of several state organizations. 

“As a rancher, former elected official, state policymaker, and cattle industry advocate, Lesley Robinson has committed her life to protecting the agricultural way of life,” said Montana Stockgrowers Association Executive Vice President Raylee Honeycutt. “The Montana Stockgrowers Association is proud to see one of our top leaders bring her voice to Washington and advocate for the entire cattle industry as a whole.”  

Policy committee leaders serve a two-year term expiring at the end of 2026.

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With 140-years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.

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