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 2026 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 8th
Program Details
- Tuesdays, from 6:00PM-8:30PM
- Chattooga Co. Ag Center (40 Middle School Road, Summerville, Georgia)
- Cost:
- IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat, meals at each session.)
Speaker Schedule
- September 14th: Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- September 21st: Dylan Davis, Evaluation & Selection | GCA Staff, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update
- September 28th: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics & Marketing
- October 5th: Dr. Brad Heins, Herd Health Management
- October 12th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Facilities
- October 19th: Dr. Pedro Carvalho, Herd Nutrition
- October 26th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproductive Management
- November 2nd: Lisa Baxter, Forage Management
You may also register by calling the Chattooga Co. Extension Office at 706-857-0744