Gaston County Cattlemen's Association

10/20/2026

09/29/2026

This past Saturday, Gaston County beef producers got a little classroom education, a little chute-side instruction, and a whole lot of hands-on learning during our Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training!

We had 15 area beef producers participate, with 14 successfully completing their BQA certification.

A huge thank you to Dr. Josh Sullivan for doing a fantastic job teaching our producers chute-side. From responsible cattle handling and understanding the flight zone to vaccination practices, injection techniques, needle selection, and everything in between -- Dr. Sullivan brought the information from the classroom straight to the cattle.

Because let's be honest… you can talk about a squeeze chute all day, but eventually somebody needs to actually get in there and show you how it works. 😂

The goal of BQA isn't simply to earn a certificate to hang on the wall. It's about putting science-based management practices into action to improve cattle health, welfare, and ultimately beef quality.

And judging by the questions, participation, and willingness to get their hands dirty, these producers were ready to put the knowledge to work. 👏🐂

Thank you to all 15 producers who participated—and congratulations to the 14 who completed their certification!

08/19/2026

If you weren’t at last night’s Gaston Cattlemen’s meeting, you missed a good one!

Johnson Aerospray put on an engaging, educational, and just plain impressive demonstration of his drone sprayer. We really appreciate Brinton taking time out of his busy schedule to share his expertise and give us a firsthand look at what this technology can do.

And let’s be honest…watching a drone work is a whole lot more interesting than watching a farmer spray a field. 😉

The videos and pictures do not do this demonstration justice. Seeing the drone in action—and learning about the potential applications—was definitely worth being there in person.

A big THANK YOU to Johnson Aerospray for an excellent demonstration and to everyone who came out and made the meeting a success!

Also, THANK YOU to our current president, Joe Lineberger, for hosting us at your farm.

If you missed the meeting…well, there’s always next month. 😎

06/22/2026

⏰ Last Chance! GCCA Shirt & Hat Fundraiser Ends June 26! ⏰

Our Gaston County Cattlemen’s Association apparel fundraiser is about to wrap up, and this is your final reminder to get your orders in!

Don't miss your opportunity to grab some great GCCA gear while supporting the association. We have t-shirts, pocket tees, embroidered twill shirts, and Richardson 112 trucker hats available in a variety of colors and sizes.

🛒 Order here:
https://pci.jotform.com/kaylasadams19/gccattlemens

📅 Order Deadline: June 26
📍 Pickup: August GCCA Meeting
🚫 No shipping available

Thank you for supporting GCCA and helping us continue to serve and promote the cattle industry in Gaston County. We can't wait to see everyone sporting their new GCCA apparel!

05/18/2026

🐂 Wear Your Support for Gaston County Cattlemen’s! 🐂

The Gaston County Cattlemen’s Association shirt & hat fundraiser is happening now through June, and this is your reminder to get those orders in before the deadline sneaks up on you!

🤠 Order here:
https://pci.jotform.com/kaylasadams19/gccattlemens

What you need to know (before you forget and message someone on June 27 😆):
📅 Pre-order deadline: June 26
📍 Pickup: August 2026 Cattlemen’s Meeting
📞 Finished early or can’t make the meeting? You’ll be contacted for early pickup
🚫 No shipping — all items must be picked up
✔️ All orders are pre-order only and final

What’s available?
👕 T-Shirts (multiple colors, sizes up to 5XL)
👕 Comfort Colors Pocket Tees
👔 Embroidered Button-Down Twill Shirts
🧢 Richardson 112 Trucker Hats

Pricing varies by item and size — check the order form for all the details.

Support your local cattlemen, grab some good-looking gear, and don’t wait until the last minute (we all know how that ends 😅).

Questions? Reach out!

05/04/2026

Time to wear your cattle pride AND support a good cause 🐄

The Gaston County Cattlemen’s Association is kicking off our fundraiser with shirts and hats—and yes, you’re going to want in on this.

🛒 Order here:
https://pci.jotform.com/kaylasadams19/gccattlemens

What you need to know (before you forget and message someone on June 27):
• Pre-order deadline: June 26
• Pickup: August 2026 Cattlemen’s Meeting
• Finished early or cannot make the cattlemen's meeting: You’ll be contacted for early pickup
• No shipping – you’ll need to pick up your items
• All orders are pre-order only and final

What’s available:
• T-Shirts (multiple colors, sizes up to 5XL)
• Comfort Colors Pocket Tees
• Embroidered Button-Down Twill Shirts
• Richardson 112 Trucker Hats

Pricing varies by item/size—check the order form for all the details.

Support your local cattlemen, grab some good-looking gear, and don’t wait until the last minute (we all know how that ends).

Questions? Reach out!