Ohio Cattleman: Ohio Cattlemen's Association Magazine, History, Content and Staff
Profile updated November 2026
Ohio Cattleman magazine is the member publication of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association (OCA), the Marysville-based nonprofit that has represented Ohio beef producers since 1950. Published in seasonal issues plus a special edition for the Ohio Beef Expo, it carries association news, youth programs and production information to cattle producers across nearly 60 county affiliates.
| Publisher | Ohio Cattlemen's Association (OCA) |
|---|---|
| Association founded | 1950, as the Ohio Cattle Feeders Association |
| Headquarters | Marysville, Ohio |
| Issues | Winter, Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall and Beef Expo editions |
| County affiliates | Nearly 60 |
| Executive Director | Elizabeth Harsh |
| Official website | Ohio Cattleman on Issuu |
History of Ohio Cattleman
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association began in 1950 as the Ohio Cattle Feeders Association. Over time it broadened into a nonprofit membership organization for individuals and businesses across Ohio's cattle sector, organized through nearly 60 county affiliates.
Ohio Cattleman became the association's main channel to those members. Issues posted online go back to at least 2017, and the magazine's calendar follows the cattle year, from winter and spring issues to summer, early fall and late fall editions, plus a dedicated Ohio Beef Expo magazine.
Ohio Cattleman Today
The OCA's best-known event is the Ohio Beef Expo at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, with cattle competitions, a trade show and seedstock sales that draw more than 30,000 attendees and over 200 agricultural vendors. The 2026 Expo issue of Ohio Cattleman served as a guide to the event.
Youth programs are a major theme. The association's BEST program, Beef Exhibitor Show Total, serves young people ages 8 to 21 with a series of cattle shows, leadership development and scholarships, and the magazine regularly reports results and honors.
What Ohio Cattleman Is Publishing Now
Ohio Beef Expo
A special annual issue with sale catalogs, trade show information and show schedules, plus post-event coverage.
Youth and BEST
Show results, scholarships and leadership news for junior exhibitors.
Association and production
Policy updates, county affiliate news, officer elections and management articles for Ohio cow-calf and feedlot producers.
Ohio Cattleman Editors and Staff
Association leadership listed in 2026 includes:
- Elizabeth Harsh - Executive Director, Ohio Cattlemen's Association
- Lindsey Hall - OCA President (2026), Highland County
- Andy Lohr - OCA Vice President (2026), Crawford County
Who Reads Ohio Cattleman
Readers are Ohio cow-calf producers, cattle feeders, seedstock breeders, youth exhibitors and allied businesses. USDA NASS inventory data and the Census of Agriculture give the official picture of Ohio's herd, and USDA ERS data show cattle as the largest single source of U.S. animal receipts.
Ohio Cattleman readers know that the Beef Expo is equal parts cattle show, trade show and family reunion. farm.FM captures that spirit with farm satire, farm humor and ranch humor for Buckeye stockmen. Its farm jokes are best told while waiting for the sale order to start.
farm.FM calls itself the nation's first satirical farm site, and between the headlines it spins Tractor Tunes, country music for farmers; a good place to start reading is this farm.FM columnist's archive.
Ohio Cattleman Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- Ohio Cattleman: 2026 Beef Expo issue - the Expo edition online.
- Ohio Cattleman: Winter 2025 - a recent seasonal issue.
- Wikipedia: Ohio Cattlemen's Association - founding, programs and leaders.
- USDA NASS Quick Stats - Ohio cattle inventory statistics.
- USDA ERS: Cattle and calf receipts - national cattle economics.
Ohio Cattleman FAQ
Who publishes Ohio Cattleman magazine?
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association in Marysville, Ohio.
When was the Ohio Cattlemen's Association founded?
In 1950, originally as the Ohio Cattle Feeders Association.
What is the Ohio Beef Expo?
The OCA's annual event at the Ohio Expo Center with cattle shows, a trade show and seedstock sales, drawing more than 30,000 people.
What is the BEST program?
Beef Exhibitor Show Total, the OCA youth program for ages 8 to 21.
Season by season, Ohio Cattleman magazine keeps the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, its Beef Expo and its young exhibitors in front of the state's cattle community.