This June, Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering three
trainings to help you plan and establish your cattle herd. June 3, learn how to
choose, size, adjust production, and market your herd. June 17th, join us at a
hands-on workshop for producers considering artificial insemination as a means
to improve their herd. Join us at the Virginia
Tech MARE Center! Register at bit.ly/VCEBeef22
Description of workshops:
- 3 June
AM. Choosing, Sizing, and Marketing the Right Herd for You.
A classroom program for start-up producers and those early in their beef
operations. Topics include operations types, breed characteristics,
herd expansion alternatives, and marketing model considerations.
- 3 June
PM. Adjusting Current Production and Marketing Models.
A classroom program for experienced beef producers thinking critically
about herd efficiencies, breeding methods, and marketing strategies.
- 17 June
AM & PM. Assisted Reproduction Workshop. A hands-on workshop
for producers considering artificial insemination as a means to improve
their herd. This program entails working with cattle reproduction
tracts and observing the insemination of heifers.
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