Facts and FAQs
Cattle Facts
Industry Overview – Georgia (2024)
- 15,000 Cattle Producers
- 990,000 Head Of Cattle Raised In All 159 Counties
- Combined, Beef & Dairy Cattle Are The 2nd Largest Commodity In The state
- In 2025, Beef alone was the 3rd largest commodity by farm gate value
- $981.7 million Economic Impact to Georgia
Industry Overview – United States (2024)
- 882,692 Cattle Producers
- $112 Billion In Cash Receipts
- 27 Billion Lbs Of Beef Produced
- 20+ Billion Lbs Of Beef Consumed By Americans; ~59 lbs. Of beef per person per year
- $10.4 Billion Of Value In US Beef Exports In 2017
- Top Export Markets: Japan, South Korea, China
What kind of cattle industry is Georgia primarily?
Georgia is primarily a cow/calf state, meaning most producers have cows and raise calves. Once the calves are raised, they are weaned and finished somewhere else.
Where can I buy Georgia Grown beef?
We recommend reaching out to your local chapter to connect with a producer near you who sells beef. Also, check out our local beef page.
How do I get involved in Georgia Cattlemen’s Association?
Go to our membership page and sign up to be a member. Don’t forget to attend your local chapter meetings to stay in-touch with what is going on. Check out the latest issue of the Georgia Cattleman for all the up-to-date chapter information.
What events does the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association have throughout the year?
Every year, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association hosts the Annual Convention, various producers events, a cattlemen’s tour, and other events planned by local chapters. Check out our events page for more information.