Beef Month

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Events, Marketing

Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October
Beef Month
From left: ACA Vice President Randy Moody of Madison County; President Keith Glover of Hale County; ACA Director of Strategic Partnerships Josie Jones; and President-Elect Wyatt Sasser of Covington County join Governor Kay Ivey as she signs the proclamation declaring October 2025 as Beef Month in Alabama.
Governor Kay Ivey in a move to celebrate Alabama farmers visited Sweet Creek Farms where she signed a proclamation Thanking Alabama farmers Thursday September 18, 2025 in Pike Road, Ala.
Courtesy of: Governor’s Office/Hal Yeager

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state.

Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, emphasized the importance of this celebration:

“Each October, we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to the table. We encourage everyone to enjoy beef as part of their tailgates, fall festivals, and family gatherings this month.”

Throughout the month, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has lined up a series of statewide events and promotional efforts to spotlight beef and support cattle producers. Activities include:

  • Advertising campaigns across digital and social media platforms
  • Special events at Talladega Superspeedway, the Alabama National Fair, and the Walk of Life
  • Local outreach programs such as Cowboy in the Classroom
  • County chapter steak sandwich sales
  • Appearances in local media and community fairs

These efforts help educate the public, boost beef consumption, and showcase the vital role cattle producers play in Alabama’s economy and food system.

As the second-largest animal agriculture sector in Alabama, the beef industry contributes an estimated $2.5 billion in economic impact and supports more than 10,000 jobs statewide.

Alabama Beef Month also provides a platform for cattlemen and cattlewomen to share their personal stories and educate the next generation on the importance of local food production. Through school visits, interviews, and community involvement, ACA is putting a face to the families behind the beef.

Whether it’s for a tailgate, family cookout, or fall festival, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages everyone to put beef at the center of the plate this October.

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.