Beginner Cattleman Program Announced
The LSU AgCenter is excited to announce its new Beginner Cattleman Program. This is designed for cattleman with 10 years or less of experience raising beef cattle and for people interested in starting to raise beef cattle.
Participants will need access to a computer as this is a hybrid course featuring videos and 5 in-person workshops.
The 2023 class will take place at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City and the DeSoto Parish Extension Office in Grand Cane.
Workshops will be held on the following dates:
March 17, 2023 - Introduction, Cattle Handling, Facilities, and Equipment - Red River Research Station in Bossier City
May 12, 2023 - Forages, Pasture Management, and Hay Production - Red River Research Station in Bossier City
July 14, 2023 - Nutrition and Reproduction - De Soto Parish Extension Office in Grand Cane
September 8, 2023 - Commercial Cow-Calf and Seedstock - De Soto Parish Extension Office in Grand Cane
December 15, 2023 - Financial Management and Marketing - De Soto Parish Extension Office in Grand Cane
The cost of registration is $250.
Registration form and fees are due to Dr. Ashley Edwards by Friday, February 17, 2023.
For more information:
Josh Salley at jsalley@agcenter.lsu.edu
Lee Faulk at afaulk@agcenter.lsu.edu
Ashley Edwards at akedwards@agcenter.lsu.edu