ARA Membership

Reclaim the beef supply chain.

Restore transparency.

Put ranchers back in control.

The American Rancher Alliance (ARA) is a producer-led cooperative rebuilding a fair, transparent, rancher-owned beef supply chain. We exist to challenge consolidation, protect independent ranchers, and give consumers direct access to American-raised beef they can trust.

When you join ARA, you’re not just signing up for a membership —

you’re joining a movement.

Choose Your Membership Tier

Founding Rancher Membership

First Year — FREE

This is your invitation to help shape the future of American ranching with no financial barrier.

What’s included:

• $0 first-year membership (dues waived for Year One)
• Full voting rights — one rancher, one vote
• A seat at the table to help set standards, pricing frameworks, and transparency rules
• Early access to Alliance updates, meetings, and future opportunities
• Recognition as a founding producer in a rancher-owned initiative

Built for independent ranchers who want a voice — not another organization telling them what to do.

Join Free – Founding Year

Supporting Rancher Membership

$250 / Year

Support the Alliance’s work in Year One while gaining visibility for your ranch.

Everything in the Founding Membership, plus:

• Free Standard Listing on BeefMaps.com
  
• Helps customers find your ranch and buy direct
• Normally a paid listing — included with this membership
  
• Your membership directly supports:
  
• Producer onboarding
• Supply-chain development
• Retail and processing partnerships
  

This tier is for ranchers who want to fuel the mission while strengthening their direct-to-consumer reach.

Gold Alliance Membership

$500 / Year

Our highest-impact membership for ranchers who want maximum exposure and leadership.

Everything in the Supporting Membership, plus:

• Premium Direct-to-Consumer Listing on the ARA Website
  
• Featured placement for consumers seeking trusted ranchers
• Direct connection with values-aligned buyers nationwide
  
• Included BeefMaps Standard Listing
• $100 Credit for ARA Merchandise so you can proudly show your support
• Recognition as a key supporter of the rancher-owned supply chain movement

This tier is for producers ready to lead from the front.

Become a Gold Alliance Member

Why Join the American Rancher Alliance?

Producer-owned and rancher-governed

• Transparency from pasture to plate
• Fair markets and honest pricing
• Direct connection between ranchers and consumers
• Built to outlast corporate consolidation

No middlemen.

No mystery meat.

No compromises.

One rancher. One vote. One mission.

Memberships are not tax deductible as the ARA is a registered 501(c)6 and not charitable contributions, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Members should consult their tax advisors.