The Master Cattlemen’s Program delivers a practical, science-based production management curriculum to Georgia’s beef producers. University of Georgia Extension Agents work with industry experts to deliver classes on beef cattle topics such as nutrition, facilities, forages, economics, marketing, foreign animal diseases, agro-terrorism, general herd health, external parasites, reproduction, Beef Quality Assurance, sire selection, record keeping and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association goals.
The materials are intended to help Georgia beef producers be more profitable and sustainable. Participants meet one night a week for eight weeks. Over the eight week period, attendees learn and discuss current issues, meet industry experts, and network with area producers. The program is held in the fall and winter of each year, and rotate between the four regions of Georgia.
FALL 2024 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Mondays, from 6:30PM-9:00PM
- Newton County Agricultural Center (120 FFA FHA Camp Road, Covington, GA, 30014)
- Cost: $100 (includes notebook, hat and meals or snacks at each session.)
- Speaker Schedule
- September 9th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management
- September 16th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management
- September 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins
- September 30th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction
- October 7th: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics
- October 14th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities
- October 21st: Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update
- October 28th: Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
You may also register through the Newton County Extension Office by calling 770-784-2010 or visiting the office at 1113 Usher St. Suite 202 Covington, GA 30014