Would you like to know more about pastures and beef cattle? The Pasture and Livestock Management Workshop has been conducted at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton annually since 2001. The 2012 workshop will be on March 27, 28 & 29. Topics covered in the program include soil management, forage production options, pasture management, cattle production options, cow herd nutrition and management, farm or ranch business plan development, and more. Topics are covered in a combination of classroom lectures and field demonstrations. Participants are provided handout materials on relevant subjects and have the opportunity to interact individually with instructors to have their specific questions addressed. More information, including registration details, may be found at these links:
1) East Texas School for novice ranchers accepting students
2) Texas AgriLife at Overton – Grazing School 2012
3) Faculty and Scenes from Past Workshops
Registration is limited to facilitate one-on-one interaction with faculty. Participants may reserve an opening by phone or email by contacting Jennifer Lloyd, 903-834-6191 or jllloyd@ag.tamu.edu.
The first lesson begins at 1:00 P M on Tuesday, March 27.
