For more than six decades, Alabama has recognized October as Beef Month — a celebration honoring the state’s beef cattle industry and the hardworking families behind it. “Each October, we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to the table,” said Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. The beef industry remains a vital part of Alabama’s agricultural economy. As the state’s second-largest animal agriculture sector, cattle production generates an estimated $2.5 billion economic impact and supports more than 10,000 jobs statewide. October Beef Month provides an opportunity for Alabamians to recognize the economic and cultural importance of the state’s cattle industry — and to enjoy the beef products raised by Alabama farm families.