Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s News
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Please contact Will Godowns the MGCA President if you want to learn more about this association. 770-624-4223 or wgodowns@gmail.com. You can contact the Bull Sheet Editor, Cynthia Douglas at 770-550-1070 or douglasfarm@windstream.net.
Please RSVP for the Tuesday, March 10th at noon for the MGCA Membership Meeting.
Click Here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/vr5csoKFdaM83F3V8
March MGCA Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Christ Chapel Pavilion – Hwy 19 S of Zebulon (Across from Pike Schools)
The Pike County Directors invite you to join them for the March Meeting.
Our Mid-Georgia show participants will be recognized at this meeting.
PROGRAM: Speaker is Dr. Allison Johnson with UGA Extension – Dade County
Program topic is “Fire Ants in Pastures and Hayfields”.
1 Pesticide Credit is available for categories 10 (private) and 21.
SPONSOR: RAM Lumber in Zebulon (Visit their ad on page 7)
MEAL: Ruth’s Café – Ryan Landry will be preparing Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash Casserole, Rolls, and Banana Pudding, Chocolate Delight, and Cobbler.
COST: $10.00 (14 and up) $5.00 (7-13 years old) and 6 and under free
RSVP DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 10th by Noon @ mgcaonline.com
If you RSVP on time, you may be a lucky winner for a gift certificate from Country Oaks Farm and Home.
Please let us know how many are attending, so there will be plenty of food for all attendees.
Make plans to come and learn more about RAM Lumber, Fire Ants, your association, and enjoy gathering with other cattlemen and cattlewomen.
BULL SHEET – MARCH/APRIL – to be posted later
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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MARCHING INTO SPRING
ATTENTION LADIES! Now what is next? On March 28th the ladies will be having a Ladies’ Luncheon at the Walters’ Bunkhouse in Lamar County. The plans are to have fun, socialize, learn about promotion, enjoy lunch and have a charcuterie activity. YES, all ladies and young girls are invited to come and enjoy a time socializing together. You don’t have to be a MGCA or GCWA member to attend. The cattlewomen are providing the meal. All we ask is that you sign up, so we can have enough food.
You can go to our website and RSVP or call /text Cynthia Douglas at 770-550-1070. Your officers look forward to you coming. Scan this QR Code and sign up!
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BEEF AND BERRIES
Sweet South Strawberry Farm is teaming up with the Mid-Georgia CattleWomen and Cattlemen to promote Beef and Strawberries. You are invited to bring the family and friends to the SSS Farm and enjoy eating hamburgers, strawberries, ice cream, and sweet treats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about agriculture, pick some delicious strawberries and engage with the kids’ farm activities and animals.
Come check this event out!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00am to 3:00 pm
Fields and Store are open from 10am-6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Sweet South Strawberry Farm
701 W Moores Crossing RD, Thomaston, GA 30286
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MGCA SCHOLARSHIP
MID-GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP
Attention graduating high school seniors or college students in the Mid-Georgia Chapter counties, it’s time to apply for the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Scholarship. It is a $1000 scholarship. Recipient must enroll as a full-time student at any college/university or technical school. The applicant’s parents and/or grandparents must have been members of the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association two years prior to applying for the scholarship and continue their membership while receiving scholarship funds. The recipient can only receive the scholarship once.
The applications are due April 1, 2026, at 5:00 to Hailey Partain – Upson County Extension Office
For more information contact:
Janet Greuel – janet.greuel@gmail.com or 404-580-2647
Hailey Partain – hpartain@uga.edu or 706-647-8989
Application and guidelines for 2026 MGCA Scholarship MGCA scholarship application 2026
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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
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West Central GA Steer and Heifer Show
Despite the cold, snowy weather headed this way, 46 exhibitors traveled to the 81st West Central Georgia Show on January 24, 2026. The exhibitors showed 22 steers and 44 heifers at the Upson-Lee Agriculture Center. We did have a few from north Georgia that had to cancel due to the weather.
Our judge was Cade Blassingame from Chatsworth, Georgia. The exhibitors walked away with close to $8,000 in prize money and awards. The WCG Show Committee and the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen appreciate all the sponsors, volunteers, FFA and Extension staff that helped make this event possible for our 4-H’ers and FFA members. MGCA Queen, Emily Savage presented the awards. Aubrey Herndon, ABAC Student, was our photographer.
Congratulations to our Mid-Georgia Show exhibitors! The cattlemen and cattlewomen are very proud of you.
MID-GEORGIA GROWN WINNERS
Mabrey Wheeler – Upson County 4-H
Producer & Breeder: Tracy Boyt & Crystal Wheeler
Logan Ellington – Upson-Lee FFA
Producer & Breeder – Macey South
Mabrey Wheeler – Upson County 4-H
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MGCA Ladies’ Night Highlights
Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Ladies’ Night Banquet
November 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm
Thomaston First Methodist Church – 132 Cherokee Rd., Thomaston, GA 30286
2025 MGCA Awards and Recognitions
MGCA Hall of Fame
RM and Ruth Hice were inducted into the MGCA Hall of Fame. RM was a very active cattleman in Red-Carpet and Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Associations. RM loved grilling hamburger and steaks at our events. Ruth has been very involved with the Cattlewomen where she has served on the Georgia Cattlewomen and Mid-Georgia CattleWomen’s Board and served as a GCWA President. RM’s passion for our association will truly be missed.
Thanks, Ruth for your dedication to promoting BEEF and supporting the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen and CattleWomen. PIC – Ruth Hice and Grandson, Gabe Parker
Dr. O E Sell Distinguished Service Award
Pam Walters was presented the Dr. Sell Award at Ladies’ Night. Pam has been an instrumental member to
the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen and CattleWomen. She has been dedicated to promoting BEEF to groups, assisting with fundraisers, teaching classes, and volunteering at all the association’s events. Pam is always reaching out to assist others. She has been there serving and donating food during tornadoes, at food pantries, and sharing knowledge about beef and agriculture missionary trips. Pam serves on the MGCA and CattleWomen’s Boards. Pam, thanks for your service and dedication to our association and community.
PIC Ray Brumbeloe, Pam Walters and President Will Godowns
2026 MGCA Queen
Emily Savage was crowned as the 2026 MGCA Queen. She is the daughter of Josh and Kim Savage of Williamson. Emily as a freshman and majoring in Pre-Vet at Gordon State College. She enjoys tending to her own heard of Angus cattle and participating in the sport of cattle sorting. She loves being outdoors on the farm, shooting sporting clays, fishing and caring for all her animals.
The association looks forward to having Emily serve as our 2026 MGCAA Queen. With her friendly smile and bubbly personality, she has already been greeting the public and members at our MGCA events and promoting beef.
PIC 2025 Queen Kylee Campbell crowned Emily Savage
Mid-Georgia Hay Contest Winners
Warm Seasonal Perennial Grass Hay: 1st Walters Farm, 2nd Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC, 3rd Billy Sullivan Cool Season Perennial Grass Hay: 1st Justin Savage
Cool Season Annual Grass Hay: 1st B and B Farm Services, 2nd Bentley Farm, 3rd Moss Farms
Warm Season Annual Grass Hay: 1st Lei-Kri Farms, 2nd 4R Cattle, 3rd Sheridan Cattle Company
Grass Baleage: 1st Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC, 2nd Walters Farm, 3rd 4R Cattle
Legume Baleage: 1st Justin Savage, 2nd Benny Bostick, 3rd Caldwell Farm and Land, LLC
Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors
Thomaston AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA; Carroll County Livestock Sales Barn; Elena Stanfield with Bowers & Burns Real Estate; United Bank – Thomaston; B&B Feed and Seed
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November -December Bull Sheet
Nov. 2025 Bull Sheet for Web
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BULL SHEET – Click here to see the September – October 2025 Bull Sheet Sept.Oct. 25 Final Website Corrected
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BULL SHEETS
The Bull Sheet is being delivered to some of the local post offices, so hopefully they will get to you on time. If you live in the Bibb or Talbot County areas, it is taking a more time.
Jan/Feb BS 2024
Mar/April 2024
April/May BS 2024 Mar.April BS 2024 WEB
May BS 2024 Here is a copy of the May/ June Bull Sheet Final BS May WEB
September BS 2024 SEPT.OCT BS 24 WEB
Nov/Dec 2024 Nov.Dec 24 Bull Sheet
JANUARY/FEBRUARY BULL SHEET Jan.Feb BS 2025 Copy
Visit the Bull Sheet for May/June 2025 at this link. Final May June BS 2025
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RECAPPING BEEF MONTH ACTIVITIES
BEEF and BERRIES
Saturday May 11, 2024 at Sweet South Strawberry Farm
This was a great way to celebrate Beef and Strawberry Month in May.
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PIKE COUNTY SAFETY DAY
Sponsored by Pike County Extension
The MGCA provided and cooked rib eye steak sandwiches for the workers and teachers at the Pike County Safety Day for 7th graders. Hailey Partain, Upson/Lamar Extension Agent, discussed the importance of transporting livestock safely.
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UGA Griffin Spring Fest
Several Members braved the rain and cooked hamburgers as a fundraiser.
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BEEF DAY – BEEF for FATHER’S DAY
MGCA and MGCW provided the customers with hamburgers and beef hotdogs.
Saturday, June 15th at Country Oaks Farm and Home – Barnesville
SPECIAL APPEARENCE FROM THE HOMELESS GUY ….. checks out the grill
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MID-GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP
The MGCA Scholarship was awards to Macey South, daughter of Marcus and Neely South of Thomaston. She is a 2024 honor graduate of Upson-Lee High School and was dual enrolled at Gordon State College. She showed cattle for 8 years and won numerous awards with her cattle. She served as the Upson-Lee FFA President for 2 years. She has also worked at Thompson Veterinarian Clinic and on their farm. She plans to attend Fort Valley State University and study animal science this fall. Macey has been assisting with MGCA events and helping promote the Beef Industry. The committee is very proud to present this junior member with the MGCA Scholarship. Congratulations, Macey South!
Janet Greuel, MGCA Scholarship Chair, announced the scholarship winner at the Upson-Lee FFA Awards Program.
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And the WINNER is Logan Ellington!
Our MGCA Queen, Logan Ellington, won the 11th Grade showmanship class at the 2024 Junior Beef Futurity. The association is so proud of Logan and this great accomplishment. The buckle that she received was donated by the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association.
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Check out the November/December Bull Sheet here.
Nov. Dec. 2023 Bull Sheet
LINK SEPT/OCT BULL SHEET WEBSITE DOC
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2023 Buggy Days was a great success!
Thanks everyone that assisted with our fundraiser!
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2023 SUMMER PICNIC RECAP
Thanks to the South Family for hosting our Summer Picnic! Attendees had the opportunity to tour the farm and learn about their farming operation. The association provided ribeye steak sandwiches for dinner. The strawberry ice cream and shortcake was a great treat.
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JUNIOR NEWS
Keck Farm Team Wins Third Place
The 2023 Top Hand Stockmanship and Stewardship Contest Series was coordinated by UGA and GCA. Georgia’s Top Hand Champions were “Coffee County Girls”. Reserve Champion Team was Chattooga County. Third place was Keck Farm. The Keck Farm Team is from Mid-Georgia, and they also won the competition in Athens to advance to the state contest.
This event was hosted by Rick King at Rocky Branch Arena in Monroe County. The students demonstrated their abilities in working cattle. The teams delivered Caliber 7, Express FP 10, injectable dewormer, Synanthic oral dewormer, XP 820 Fly Tag, recorded weights for dosing dewormers and scanned EIDs into the TagMax app.
The GA Beef Commission and NCBA supported this event.
The team consisted of Luke Sappington, Gage Doerr, and Samuel Edwards from Lamar and Butts County.
Mid-Georgia Association is very proud of these young men and thanks Keck Farm for supporting them.
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MGCA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
The 2023 Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Memorial Scholarship recipient is Willow Waldrep from Forsyth. Her parents are Bill and Sarah Waldrep from Monroe County. Willow graduated from Mary Persons High School last month where she was very active in FFA, serving as an officer for two years and a delegate to the National FFA Convention, and other school clubs including student council. Next school year she will be at UGA to major in animal science and ag business.
Willow was Mid-Georgia queen and participated in the West Central Georgia Steer and Heifer Show. Her parents have been members of MGCA since 1999. Willow is also the recipient of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association Scholarship for 2023. Congratulations, Willow, times two! We wish you much success in your college career. Go Dawgs
Janet Greuel, MGCA and GCWA Scholarship Chair
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What has MGCA AND MGCW BEEN DOING?
78th West Central Georgia Show
On January 28th, the Mid-Georgia members facilitated and sponsored the 78th West Central Georgia Show at Chestnut Oak Arena. The crowd cheered on 41 FFA and 4-H members as they exhibited 61 head of cattle. Randy Daniel of Partisover Ranch in Colbert, GA sorted through 13 steers and 48 heifers. With the gracious support of the sponsors, the exhibitors received premiums and awards totaling over $6000 in prizes.
A special “thank you” to the cattlemen, cattlewomen, agents, advisors, parents, and Pike Agribusiness Authority for helping make this event take place. The show committee appreciates all the businesses and members that made this show happen by you volunteering, contributing your resources, and donating to the show. The participants and spectators certainly enjoyed the food prepared by the cattlewomen and Coffee-A-GoGo.
Grand Champion Steer – Nolan Osborne – Perry FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Addison Fuchs – Perry FFA
Grand Champion Heifer – McKenzie Wright – Colquitt 4-H
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Kylee Campbell – Lamar 4-H
Best Mid-Georgia Grown Heifer – Kylee Campbell – Lamar 4-H
Mid-GA Producer – Cosper Farm, Griffin
Best Homegrown Registered Heifer – Ethan McMichaels – Jasper 4-H
Best Homegrown Commercial Heifer – Carson DeGraan – Gordon 4-H
Best Homegrown Steer – Henry Throne – Oglethorpe FFA
Shomanship winners -Rookie – Carson DeGraan – Gordon 4-H; Novice – Madeline Haines – Perry FFA; Junior – Nolan Osborne – Perry FFA; Senior – Merrick Avery – Perry FFA
Peewee Showmen – James Wheeler, Autumn Wheeler, and Ashtyn Wheeler
