named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Beef Farm of Excellence
Recognition program honoring outstanding beef operations in New York State based on application submissions
Junior NYBPA
Youth program offering leadership development, educational activities, shows, and contests for young members of the beef industry
Policy Advocacy
Develops and promotes policy recommendations through a member-driven policy committee; creates structured advocacy positions on legislative issues affecting New York's beef industry
Regional Meetings
Organizes 14 regional meetings across New York State, forming the council that governs the association and sets policy direction
Supreme Beef Female Show
Annual invite-only show held at the New York State Fair featuring top female beef cattle; promotes quality breeding and industry excellence
Warren L. Bippert Jr. Scholarship
Annual scholarship program for students in the beef industry, awarded at the NYS Fair Supreme Beef Female Show
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 2 activities
- Sponsoring and hosting industry events and showsOrganizes and sponsors major industry events including the NYS Supreme Beef Female Show, held annually at the NYS Fair in conjunction with Beef Day, as well as tabling events, field days, cattle sales, and promotional activities to support beef producers and engage consumers across New York and the Northeast.
- Supporting youth engagement in the beef industryOrganizes youth-focused activities including junior livestock shows, contests, leadership opportunities, educational sessions, and tours to engage young members and foster the next generation of beef producers.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting regional and annual membership meetingsHosts annual regional meetings across 14 regions each year between January and March, along with an annual membership meeting and multiple council meetings throughout the year to facilitate governance, coordination, and member engagement.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Membership services and outreachProvides free classified ad posting for paid members on its website and in its newsletter, operates a membership referral rewards program, and maintains a publicly accessible website to disseminate organizational information and support member recruitment and retention.
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Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
- Providing educational programs and training for beef producersOffers educational meetings, Zoom sessions, tours, and training on beef quality assurance topics such as proper handling, biosecurity, herd health, and antibiotic use. Also provides recertification support through individual consultations with veterinarians and issues Level II certification wallet cards to participating producers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy and policy development for the New York beef industryConvenes a member-elected 10-member policy committee that meets monthly to develop policy frameworks, which are then voted on by members at the annual conference. The organization has adopted an official policy handbook with five initial policies and engages in advocacy through participation in events like CattleCon and legislative engagements in Washington, DC.
- Youth scholarship and farm recognition programsAdministers the Warren L Bippert Jr. Scholarship for youth members, with applications due August 1, and the Beef Farm of Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding farms with applications due August 31. Also published a digital membership directory for 2025–2026 to support network building.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$112K73%
Investment income$5680%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$162K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$144K
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Net assets$144K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.0%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- CattleCon Partner — Participates in CattleCon as part of its advocacy and outreach efforts.
- Empire Livestock Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 County Fair Award for the NYBPA Supreme Beef Female Show
- Home Central Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 County Fair Award for the NYBPA Supreme Beef Female Show
- NYBPA Council Network — Comprised of regional directors who serve as the voting body for the association.
- NYBPA members Partner — Offers advertising opportunities and member discounts to NYBPA members.
- NYJBPA Network — Junior association affiliated with the New York Beef Producers Association focused on youth engagement.
- NYS Fair Partner — Participates in or supports events at the New York State Fair.
- New York Beef Council Partner — Partner organization where VCPR forms are submitted and resources hosted.
- Purina Partner — Sponsor of the NYS Supreme Beef Female Show
- Trowbridge Farms Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 County Fair Award for the NYBPA Supreme Beef Female Show
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Industry Resiliencemethodology: collective_advocacyBy uniting beef producers in collective action, the organization strengthens the industry’s ability to respond to external pressures and influence policy, because unified voices carry greater political and market influence.
- Member-Driven Governance and Local Representationmethodology: decentralized-governanceBy using a decentralized regional structure and inclusive member-driven processes, the organization ensures that advocacy and policy recommendations reflect on-the-ground realities, because local leadership increases legitimacy, buy-in, and responsiveness.
- Producer Education as Quality Improvement Mechanismmethodology: education-and-trainingBy delivering training on animal handling, biosecurity, and herd health, the organization improves beef quality and industry standards, because knowledge transfer leads to adoption of best practices at the farm level.
- Youth Engagement Through Education and Competitionmethodology: youth-engagement-through-education-and-competitionBy combining education, leadership development, and competitive events, the organization cultivates the next generation of beef producers, because experiential involvement builds early commitment and skill development in the industry.