LSU AgCenter Hosting Six Master Cattleman Programs
The LSU AgCenter is excited to host six Master Cattleman Programs throughout the state this spring. The Master Cattleman Program is designed to help beef cattle and forage producers enhance their production and profitability. Participants must complete 30 hours, which includes 10 three-hour blocks of instruction, to become a certified Louisiana Master Cattleman. The core curriculum is divided into 10 beef cattle and forage topics: animal health, nutrition, reproduction, breeding and selection, animal handling, beef quality assurance, pasture agronomy, weed management, economics and marketing, and end products. Supper is included with each class. Graduates receive a Master Cattleman Program gate sign and certificate. Below is a list of the upcoming classes with their location and point of contact. Other information and registration forms may be found at www.lsuagcenter.com/mastercattleman. For general questions regarding the program, please contact Ashley Edwards at akedwards@agcenter.lsu.edu. The cost to register is $200.
Northeast Region Master Cattleman Program
When: Monday, March 3 to Monday, May 5, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on either Monday or Tuesday night.
Where: LSU AgCenter’s Scott Center in Winnsboro
Contact: Tripp Morgan (tmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Northwest Region Master Cattleman Program
When: Monday February 24 to Monday, April 28, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on Monday night.
Where: Red River Research Station in Bossier City
Contact: Lee Faulk (afaulk@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Central Region Master Cattleman program
When: Monday, March 10 to Monday, May 12, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on Monday night.
Where: Dewitt Livestock Facility (Dean Lee Research and Extension Center) in Alexandria.
Contact: Brittany Zaunbrecher (bzaunbrecher@agcenter.lsu.edu) or Tyler Barlow (tbarlow@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Acadiana Master Cattleman Program
When: Monday, March 17 to Monday, May 26, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on Monday night.
Where: Vermilion Parish Extension Office in Abbeville.
Contact: Lanie Richard (lanierichard@agcenter.lsu.edu) or Abigail Sartin (asartin@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Southeast Region Master Cattleman Program
When: Monday, April 7 to Monday, June 9, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on Monday night.
Where: St. Helena Extension Office (8140 Highway 10, Greensburg, LA)
Contact: Dr. Gary Hay (ghay@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Southwest Region Master Cattleman Program
When: Thursday, May 1 to Thursday, July 10, 2025
Weekly from 6 to 9 PM on Thursday night.
Where: Calcasieu and Jeff Davis Parishes
Contact: Bradley Pousson (bpousson@agcenter.lsu.edu)