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.

Georgia students in 8^th-12^th grade can compete as a team consisting of three members. Teams must be entered through our online registration form by their coach, teacher, or adult leaders.

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 (PDF).

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2025 Contest Schedule (Click Location for Details)

4/14/24 – Alapaha Regional Contest

Location: UGA Alapaha Beef Unit (20038 Hwy 129 S. Alapaha, GA 31622)

Time: 4PM (subject to change)

4/15/24 – Carrollton Regional Contest

Location: 53 Laurel Road Carrollton, GA 30117

Time: 4PM (subject to change)

4/21/24 – Summerville Regional Contest

Location: Bill Bryan Cattle, LLC (2830 East Armurchee Rd. Summerville, GA 30747)

Time: 4PM (subject to change)

4/21/24 – Athens Regional Contest

Location: UGA Double Bridges Farm (55 Double Bridges Rd. Winterville, GA 30683)

Time: 4PM (subject to change)

** State Contest Will Take Place on 5/3/24 in Forsyth, Georgia – Qualifying Teams Will Receive Additional Details**

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