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.
2025 SOUTHWEST MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Tuesdays, from 6:30PM-9:00PM
- Sumter County Extension Office (127 William Bowen Pointe, Americus, GA 31719)
- Cost:
- IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat, meals at first and last session, snacks at all meetings.)
- VIRTUAL – $20 (does not include notebook, hat, or meals/snacks. Will participate via ZOOM only)
- Speaker Schedule
- January 21st: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management.
- January 28th: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics
- February 4th: Dr. Angie McDaniel, Topic TBD
- February 11th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction
- February 18th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management
- February 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities
- March 4th: Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- March 11th: Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update
You may also register through the Sumter County Extension Office by calling 229-924-4476 or visiting the office at 127 William Bowen Pointe, Americus, GA 31719