2025 Annual GCA Convention
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Brought to you by our overall sponsor:
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We can't wait for you to join us in Augusta, March 12-14, 2025!
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information
Click here for our sponsor and exhibitor packet.
Click here to register for exhibitor space online.
Reach out to caroline@gabeef.org or call the office at (478) 474-6560 to reserve a sponsorship.
Convention Agenda
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
8:00AM - BQA Training; Offsite, be on the lookout for more details!
10:00AM - Executive Committee Meeting
12:30PM - Attendee Registration Opens
1:15PM - Tradeshow Kickoff
1:30PM - Cattlemen's College Sessions Begin (topics to be announced later)
2:00PM - Foundation Board Meeting
3:00PM - GCWA Annual Meeting
3:30PM - Attitude Adjustment Hour & Live Music on the Tradeshow Floor
5:00PM - Tradeshow Closes
5:30PM - YCC Social
Thursday, March 13, 2025
7:30AM Legislative Breakfast & Legacy Planning General Session
9:30AM Junior Contests
9:30AM Tradeshow Opens
9:30AM Cattlemen's College Sessions Begin (topics to be announced later)
12:00PM Awards Luncheon
1:15PM Tradeshow Re-Opens
1:30PM Cattlemen's College Sessions Begin (topics to be announced later)
1:30PM Tour Attendee Meetup
2:00PM Cocktail Hour & Live Music on the Tradeshow Floor
3:30PM Board of Directors Meeting
5:00PM Tradeshow Closes
7:00PM Cattlemen's Ball
Friday, March 14, 2025
7:30AM Breakfast
7:30AM Leadership Training
8:30AM Forage Conference
*Schedule is subject to change.*
Attendees
Click here to register online for our 2025 GCA Annual Convention.
Hotel & Lodging Information
Our Annual Convention will be held at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center!
Click here to be directed to the hotel booking link.
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
Address: 2 10th Street, Augusta, GA 30901
GCA will only have a room block at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center - please be sure to make your lodging arrangements in advance. Attendees are welcome to stay wherever they please during GCA's Annual Convention.
Start Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
End Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Final Day to Book: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Room Rate: $189/night plus applicable taxes and fees
Rancher Resilience Grant
We have been selected as an approved event for the Rancher Resilience Grant, sponsored by NCBA, the National Cattlemen's Foundation, and Cargill. This is a grant with a fixed amount of $600, which will be paid via reimbursement. If you are interested in attending GCA Convention but are concerned that it is out of your budget, we highly encourage you to check this grant out at https://www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant. The deadline to apply is February 24, 2025.
Please contact NCBA directly with any questions. GCA does not handle the application or funds dispersal for this grant.
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2025 Convention Contests
This year, GJCA is proud to offer members five convention contests to participate in that will allow them to meet new friends, learn more about the industry, and earn prizes (including cash!!) in a fun, competitive setting. The GCA Convention contests will take place the morning of Thursday, March 13, 2025. All contest and award winners will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at 12:00PM on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The following contests will be available to youth at this year's convention:
Photography, Prepared Public Speaking, Quiz Bowl, Stockman's Quiz, GCWA Best Beef Recipe
Please click here for more information on all contests - 2025 Convention Contests
Photo Contest
This contest allows GJCA, 4-H, and FFA members to bring their experiences and creativity to life by enhancing their photography, presentation, and competitive skills. All entries will be displayed and judged at the 63rd Annual Convention and photos must relate to farming, cattle, or conservation.
Please click here for more information and the registration form - Photo Contest Rules and Entry
Prepared Public Speaking
This contest aims to provide an opportunity for young people involved in the Georgia cattle industry to develop public speaking skills and participate in a competitive activity focused on agricultural issues.
Please click here for more information and the registration form - Prepared Public Speaking Rules and Entry
Quiz Bowl
This contrest provides the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of factors impacting beef cattle producers including nutrition, management, current events, and industry trends. There will be a youth and an adult division this year!
Please click here for more information and the registration form - Quiz Bowl Rules and Entry
Stockman's Quiz
This contest is a general quiz designed to test contestants' knowledge on all facets of the beef industry. Students will compete and be scored as individuals for this contest.
Please click here for more information and the registration form - Stockman's Quiz Rules and Entry
Best Beef Recipe
This contest aims to provide an opportunity for youth and adults to get involved in the Georgia cattle industry by developing their culinary skills and participating in a competitive activity focused on beef products.
Please click here for more information and the registration form - Best Beef Recipe Rules and Entry
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Forage Conference Sponsor
Friday Breakfast Sponsor
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Attendee Registration Sponsors
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Cattlemen's College Sponsors
GJCA Awards
Sponsor
Beverage Station Sponsor
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