Escambia County Extension Services will host a Beef Cattle and Forage Boot Camp Saturday, March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Escambia County 4-H Livestock Facility, 5701 Highway 99, Molino. The event 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 Tuesday, 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.
For updates about Extension Services events and programs, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/escambia, like Escambia County Extension on Facebook and follow @EscambiaExt on Twitter.
