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Representatives from both the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board were in attendance at the NCBA Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nev. The GCA attendees participated in meetings to discuss current issues within the industry, as well as vote on future initiatives. The GBB attendees were able to weigh in on the funding requests from various organizations seeking to further research, education and promotion of beef through the National Beef Checkoff collections. The National Environmental Stewardship Award Program recognized the regional award winners, including Region II winner James Vaughn, and named the 2021 Overall ESAP winner. More information on this program can be found at www.environmentalstewardship.com.

Dale Sandlin, GCA’s Executive Vice President, attended the Southeast Animal Health Association meeting in Savannah. Sandlin participated in an industry discussion panel with Mike Giles of the Georgia Poultry Federation, Bryce Trotter of the Georgia Milk Producers, and John Kissee of the Livestock Marketing Association. The panel discussion outlined COVID-19’s impact on each industry, addressed current concerns in veterinary medicine for our industry, and highlighted what we see as the bright spots for the future of our industries.

GCA EXECUTIVE VP PARTICIPATES IN INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION

HEREFORDS IN THE COVE

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association staff attended Herefords in the Cove, the Georgia Hereford Association’s annual field day on Aug. 5. The event was hosted at the historic Mountain Cove Farm Show Barn in Chickamauga, Ga. Attendees were able to mingle with other producers from across the Southeast and listen to presentations by Dr. Jared Decker of the University of Missouri and Dr. Francis Fluharty of the University of Georgia.

GCA EXECUTIVE VP MEETS WITH NRCS CHIEF COSBY AT SOUTHERN BELLE FARMS

GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin visited Southern Belle Farms to meet with Chief Terry Cosby from NRCS. While there, Sandlin was able to discuss current programmatic concerns, including the potential to expand EQIP funding to cover the costs of perimeter fencing. He also discussed upcoming Farm Bill items, such as making the feral swine eradication pilot program permanent with full funding in the next Farm Bill.

DR. PLACE VISITS GCA

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association staff and Executive Committee had the honor to hear from Dr. Nick Place, Director/ Dean of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the July Executive Committee meeting in Macon. Dr. Place presented an institutional report on the current projects that the college is focusing on. GCA looks forward to helping UGA secure more funding for research, facilities and maintenance.

JOHNSON AREA CHAPTER GIVES BACK TO THE YOUTH

The Johnson County Cattlemen’s Association is invested in the future generations of the Beef industry. Each year, the chapter awards a scholarship to a graduating senior interested in both the agriculture and beef industry. This year’s scholarship recipients were Mary Grace Winfrey and Allie White, both graduates of Johnson County High School. This is one of the many things the Johnson Area Chapter has participated in. Throughout the year, their members engage in various community festivals and host educational events geared towards their own membership and local consumers.

2022 YCC AI SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

This year, YCC established a new award for young producers and industry members to have the opportunity to attend an AI School and receive an AI kit. Congratulations to our first AI School award recipient, Morgan Rowan, and a huge thank-you to those who sponsored this award! Pictured: Tyson Strickland (YCC Representative), Morgan Rowan (Award Recipient and YCC Member), DJ Bradshaw (AI Kit Sponsor), James Umphrey (ABS Representative and AI School Scholarship Sponsor).