Madaris family at CK Cattle

The Madaris family farms at CK Cattle in Hope Hull. From left are Melissa and Charlie Madaris with Emmy, Molly and Shelby; Katie and Chuck Madaris; and Kathleen and Bradfield Evans with Ellis Ann and Shep. Image from ALFA. 

CK Cattle in Hope Hull has been named Farm of Distinction by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). 

The farm is managed by Chuck and Katie Madaris and goes back three generations, said an announcement from ALFA. It produces Angus, Chiangus and SimAngus seedstock cattle and commercial cattle.

The 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 will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest in fall.

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