Orange County Cattlemen’s Association

04/08/2026

Don't leave it to guesswork! 🌡️🥩

To get that perfect "Medium Rare" finish every time, remember that internal temperature is key. Here’s a quick guide for your next backyard BBQ:

Rare: 125°F

Medium Rare: 135°F (The fan favorite!)

Medium: 145°F

Medium Well: 150°F

Well Done: 160°F+

Pro-Tip: Always let your steak rest for at least 5–10 minutes after it comes off the heat to keep those juices inside.

04/07/2026

Understanding Beef Grades is the secret to a perfect dinner! It all comes down to marbling—those white flecks of intramuscular fat that melt during cooking to provide flavor and tenderness.

USDA Prime: The "gold standard" with the most marbling.

USDA Choice: High quality and widely available—perfect for the backyard grill.

USDA Select: A leaner option that’s great for marinating or slow-cooking.

No matter the grade, when you choose beef, you’re choosing a nutrient-dense protein raised with care by families like ours right here in Florida.

04/03/2026

03/23/2026

Did you know? 🤔 A single cheeseburger is a masterpiece of agricultural teamwork!

Teamwork makes the dream work:
🌾 Crop Farmers for that toasted bun
🥬 Vegetable Farmers for the crunch
🧀 Dairy Farmers for the melt
🥩 Beef Farmers for the protein-packed heart of the meal

Next time you fire up the grill in Orange County, remember the hard-working hands that made it possible.

03/08/2026

This week we are at the Central Florida Fair for Market Steers, the Orange County Cattleman’s sponsored a division for county born steers below are the results:

Grand Champion Orange County Born Steer:

Shown By: Bentlee McQueen
Breeder: Greg Corson

Reserve Champion Orange County Born Steer:

Shown By: Kinley Ward
Breeder: W5 Cattle

02/19/2026

OCCA is excited to support the East River High School Ag Day.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from the Orange County Cattlemen’s Association!

As the sun rises on a brand‑new year, we honor the strength, grit, and heritage of Florida’s cattlemen and cattlewomen. From our pastures to yours, may 2026 bring prosperity, good rains, healthy herds, and continued pride in the traditions that built this community.

Here’s to hard work, stewardship of the land, and a future as bright as a Florida sunrise.

Wishing you and your family a safe, blessed, and prosperous New Year.

— Orange County Cattlemen’s Association

12/25/2025

As we wrap up another year of hard work, fellowship, and dedication to our ranching community, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families, producers, partners, and supporters who make this organization strong.

May your holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and the simple blessings of good cattle, good land, and good company.

From our herd to yours — Merry Christmas!!

12/04/2025

Attending the FCA Year End Quarterly meeting today.

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Gratitude Runs Deep in the Heart of Agriculture 🍂🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for the land we steward, the cattle we raise, and the people who make our community strong—from the ranchers in the field to the youth in the show ring.

At Orange County Cattlemen’s, we celebrate the values that bind us: hard work, heritage, and heart. May your table be full, your pastures green, and your blessings plenty.

🙏 Happy Thanksgiving from our herd to yours. 📸 Share a photo of your Thanksgiving traditions or cattle crew—we’d love to see how you celebrate!