CK Cattle named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction

CK Cattle in Lowndes County was named Alabama’s 2026 Farm of Distinction during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon in Auburn on April 9 for its commitment to stewardship, support of young farmers and community impact.

Chuck and Katie Madaris manage the three-generation cattle operation in Hope Hull alongside their family. CK Cattle produces Angus, Chiangus and SimAngus seedstock cattle, as well as commercial cattle.

As Farm of Distinction winners, the Madaris family will receive an engraved farm sign from Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation, a zero-turn Grasshopper mower from Alfa Farmers Member Perks, a John Deere Gator from John Deere, SunSouth and TriGreen, $1,000 from First South Farm Credit and a $1,000 gift card from Alabama Farmers Cooperative.

Chuck Madaris also will represent Alabama in the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest this fall.