MCCOOK – Nebraska cattle producers have the opportunity to attend one of two, full-day Stockmanship and Stewardship events this June.
Both events will offer the opportunity for individuals whose primary language is Spanish to participate in sessions as well.
The Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour is offered through a partnership between the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Beef Checkoff, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), and Merck Animal Health.
The two Nebraska locations are in Norfolk on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14, at the Lifelong Learning Center and Ag Complex in McCook, and on Thursday, June 15, at the Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds.
Registered producers can also attend a grazing workshop on June 14 in Norfolk at the Lifelong Learning Center where speakers will cover grazing management to promote soil health, settling cattle on pasture, and virtual fencing.
BQA is a national program that offers educational programming on proper management techniques, with a commitment to quality through every segment of the beef industry.
During the event, attendees will watch live low-stress cattle handling demonstrations and witness effective cattle handling on foot and horseback.
Other sessions include a market outlook, grazing management, cattle nutrition, and herd health. Additionally, attendees will hear from CAB and their stakeholders about consumer concerns on sustainability, why it matters at the ranch, and how BQA can help ease the conversation. Attendees will have the opportunity to become BQA certified as well.
Registration is $50 and encouraged to ensure proper space and food. More information, including a registration link and a full agenda, can be found here.
