Top Hand Stockmanship & Stewardship Contest
Are you one of the top hands in Georgia's cattle industry?
The Top Hand Stockmanship and Stewardship Program is a series of cattle handling contests designed to educate and equip Georgia’s youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to be successful advocates and/or employees for the beef industry. The UGA Beef Team and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association teamed up with cattle producers and UGA Research/Teaching herds across Georgia to provide three Regional Contests in Athens, Carrolton and Alapaha for the chance to compete for the state title.
This contest is now open to 8th-12th grade students in Georgia!
Each team will consist of three members. Teams must be entered on our official online entry form by their coach, teacher, or other adult leader.
Each individual team member and their parent/guardian is required to and provide a completed agreement/waiver form.
(this program follows the UGA Policy for Programs and Activities Serving Minors)
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2024 TOP HAND CONTEST - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Contest Dates:
- 4/10 - Tifton
- UGA Tifton Beef Unit
- Animal Science Dr. Tfton, GA 31793
- 4/15 - Summerville
- Bill Bryan Cattle, LLC.
- 2830 East Armurchee Summerville, GA 30747
- 4/16 - Carrollton
- 53 Laurel Road Carrollton, GA 30117
- 4/22 - Athens
- UGA Double Bridges Beef Unit
- 155 Double Bridges Rd. Winterville, GA 30683
Don't Forget to Complete your BQA training!
Contest Focus Areas
- Quality Assurance Records
- Vaccine Administration
- Vaccine Handling
- Equipment for Vaccine Administration
- Chute Operation and Stockmanship
- Tagging
- TSU Sampling
- Fly Control
Contest Registration Deadlines:
Register by April 5th – Tifton
Register by April 10th – Summerville and Carrollton
Register by April 17th – Athens