The Beef Cattle and Forage Boot Camp is a hands-on learning opportunity for cattle producers and youth livestock exhibitors. Industry representatives will be on hand to answer questions about products and services. Topics include:

• Evaluation of Beef Carcass Quality and Management Goals for Improving Yield and Quality Grade, Amanda Engle
• Winter Forage Demonstrations and Transitional Grazing Options 35, plus Winter Annual Forage Demonstration Plots with Extension Services and industry professionals, Libbie Johnson and Jose Dubeux
• Livestock Identification and Traceability Demonstration, Utilizing Proper Livestock Branding and Identification to Improve Traceability, Nick Simmons
• Sponsor and Industry Updates
• Florida Cattle Policy Changes, Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Registration fees are $10 per person, $15 per couple and free for 4-H and FFA youth. Please RSVP by Feb. 27 by calling the Escambia County Extension Office at 850-475-5230. Registration fees may be paid by cash or check the day of the event. 

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