The Master Beef Producer program uses a combination of hands-on and classroom teaching to educate participants about all aspects of beef production. The program is designed for first time producers all the way to the seasoned veterans. The next program will begin August 28, 2023. Classes start at 5:30 pm unless noted.
Participants can sign up at any time as hands-on classes are offered year-round. Virtual classes are only offered in the fall. If a participant signs up August-December 2023, they will qualify for the 2023 program year. If a participants signs up January-July 2024, their classes will count towards the 2024 program year.

2023-2024 Class Schedule
- Virtual Sessions 2023 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 25, 28
- Hands-On Sessions (Sept. 2023-July 2024)
- Introduction and BQA Session (8-28-23)-Ag Park and Zoom
- Introduction and BQA Session (9-13-23)-Zoom Only
- Beef & Forage Field Day (9-26-23)
- Working Cattle (10-23-23)
- Breeding Soundness Exam Clinic (10-28-23)
- Birthing Management (11-20-23)
- Tractor Maintenance (1-24-24)
- Handling Facilities (2-3-24)
- Sprayer Calibration (2-28-24)
- Flight Zones (3-xx-24)
- Spring Weeds (3-20-24)
- AI & Pregnancy Checking (4-22-24)
- Multi-Species Grazing (6-12-24)
- Summer Weeds (7-9-24)
- Fall Planting (9-9-24)
Requirements & Costs
50% Cost Share Requirements
Master Beef Program + BQA Certification +
Cattlemen’s Membership
Cost–$145
Master Beef Cert: $80/ 3 yrs
Cattlemen’s Membership: $55
BQA Cert: $10/ 3 yrs
Contact Us

Matt Horsman
Extension Agent