Uniting & Advancing Georgia's Cattle Industry
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plains, we represent the voices of over 4,000 cattle producers throughout Georgia who are members.
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The Georgia Cattlemen's Association (GCA) is a producer-focused, producer-led organization uniting and advancing Georgia’s cattle industry. Through legislative and regulatory efforts as well as producer and industry-focused work, GCA supports the entire cattle industry.
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Membership to GCA supports the legacy of Georgia’s cattle industry. Working together with 4,000+ cattle producers and allied industry partners, the GCA community is dedicated to protecting the industry now and building it for generations to come.
Our Impact
Beef cattle is the largest segment of Georgia's livestock industry.
$981.7 M
Added to Georgia's Economy
#3
Commodity In Georgia
159
Cattle In All Georgia Counties
990,000
Head of Georgia Cattle
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Junior HERD BUILDER PROGRAM
The Junior Herd Builder Program gives young cattlemen and women in grades 8-12 the opportunity to develop a pen of three heifers for the purpose of future production or sale. Learn more, submit your entry form, and complete the other forms for the program by clicking below.
YCC Beef Briefings Webinar Series
The GCA Young Cattlemen’s Council is excited to continue its ‘Beef Briefings’ monthly webinar series through 2027. Check out the YCC page to learn more and register. These are open to all producers and industry members.
ACROSS THE STATE
Let us know what is happening in your region, chapter, and farm to be featured in Across the State in the Georgia Cattleman magazine and the member monthly newsletter. Submit your information here to be included. If we have questions, we will reach out and let you know.
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Georgia Cattlemen’s Association County Agent of the Year Beef Award
All members of GACAA, in good standing with the association, with beef production and/or 4-H beef responsibility may be considered for the Award by submitting a written summary of their Extension program as well as a brief description of how they have supported their local Georgia Cattlemen’s Association chapter. An individual is not eligible if the award has been won in the past 5 years.
Applications Due October 3, 2026. Scroll to the application on the page.
Member Resources
Media & Outreach
All NewsThe Georgia Cattlemen’s Association focuses on outreach efforts to represent the 4,000+ members. Learn more about Georgia’s cattle industry, Georgia beef, the Georgia Cattleman magazine, advocacy efforts, producer education, and more.
NEWS
YCC Beef Briefiings Webinar Series - Fall 2026
Join the Young Cattlemen's Council for these beef briefings about current insights for Georgia's beef producers. These are open to all producers and industry members.
Thursday, Jul. 23 2026
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2026 GCA Convention Scholarships
Check out the scholarship winners from the 2026 GCA Annual Convention.
Tuesday, May. 05 2026
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2026 GCA Convention Award Winners
Check out the award winners from the 2026 Georgia Cattlemen's Convention that was held in Perry, Georgia.
Thursday, Apr. 30 2026
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2025 GCWA Friend of the Cattlewomen
Howard Johnson - Mid-Georgia Cattlemen's Association
Wednesday, Mar. 04 2026