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)