The Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program is designed to continue the impact of the original Master Beef Producer series. The program uses a combination of hands-on and classroom teaching. Individual sessions will be delivered by your local UT Extension County Agent.
Over 23,000 individuals have participated in the original Master Beef Producer and the Advanced Master Beef Producer series. The programs are designed to leverage that success into an even more productive industry in Tennessee by improving a producers profitability, position in the industry, and to be competitive with other states.
Program topics include: Marketing & Management; Production Economics & Budgeting; Genetics; Handling Facilities, Fencing & Transportation; Forages; Nutrition; Reproduction; Health; End Product and Industry Issues​
Some of the benefits in attending the class include:
- ​Provides opportunities to gain knowledge in current beef management practices that are important to the profitability and sustainability of the industry.
- Network with other beef producers, Extension specialists, researchers and industry representatives.
- Provided with material beneficial to enhance your beef cattle operation
- Qualify to apply for the TN Agricultural Enhancement Program through the TN Department of Agriculture
For more information, contact Lucas Holman at 615-444-9584