​As the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River, Kentucky is home to over 859,000 head of cattle and ranks 5th nationally in total number of farms. The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, a grassroots organization with 99 chapters in 120 counties, works to protect, advance and be a strong voice for the state's 32,000 + cattle producers.​

KCA’s mission is to provide a strong proactive voice for all of Kentucky’s beef farm families, serve as a resource for information and education for producers, consumers and the industry and be a catalyst for enhancing producer sustainability.