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Members of GCA’s Executive Committee, Region Vice Presidents, the GJCA Officer Board, YCC’s Board of Directors, and GCWA’s Executive Committee gathered in Macon, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 12, to participate in the association’s leadership summit. The group had the opportunity to review their specific entities’ goals and calendar events for the upcoming months, as well as reassess the principles behind GCA’s mission. In doing this, the leadership teams were able to recognize the progress that has been made since GCA’s establishment and used that as the foundation for what they aspire to see in the future.

ABAC CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin helped the ABAC Cattlemen’s Association kick off the fall semester by serving as the guest speaker for their meeting back on campus. Nearly 100 students filled the meeting room as they discussed upcoming events, enjoyed a beef BBQ dinner, and gained insight from Sandlin’s industry experience and involvement in GCA.

The second annual Northeast Georgia Ag Expo was hosted at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center on Aug. 20, 2022. The expo featured a variety of indoor and outdoor agriculture exhibits, a panel discussion with local agriculture experts, free activities and demonstrations for kids, foods, and an antique tractor show. The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board were among the various agricultural exhibits and demonstrations on display for the public. The booth provided information on beef byproducts, sustainable industry practices, and the health benefits of beef products through activities that interested attendees of all ages.

THE MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM

The Master Cattlemen’s Program, developed jointly through UGA and GCA, has kicked off the eight-week producer education series with 70-plus participants in Northwest Georgia! At the group’s second meeting on Aug. 30, Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin was featured as one of the educational speakers; he presented attendees with industry, legislative and association updates.

GEORGIA FARM BUREAU COMMODITY CONFERENCE

GCA EVP Dale Sandlin attended the Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Conference at Stone Mountain. During the event, the Beef Committee met to discuss GFB’s policy priorities involving our industry for further discussion. GCA is proud to work with the Georgia Farm Bureau and other commodity groups on issues that impact the cattle industry.

AG ISSUES SUMMIT

GCA, along with other commodity groups, hosted the Ag Issues Summit at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. During this meeting, agricultural producers, policy makers and interested parties met to learn about the challenges and opportunities in Georgia agriculture. This year’s event was the largest attended in several years. We appreciate Chairman Dickey and Chairman Walker and their staff for a great event this year.