RANCHING 101
TSCRA is proud to announce the 2014 Ranching 101 schedule! Are you a new or small rancher? We have the program for you! Ranching 101 gets back to the basics with these monthly educational programs
January 21 – Cattle Selection and Buying Basics • Bull, cow and replacement selection • Breed identifi cation and differences • How and where to buy cattle – livestock market vs. private treaty
February 18 – Developing a Herd Health Plan • Common diseases and their treatment • Vaccines and dewormers • Calving season – what to expect
March 18 – Cattle Nutrition • Nutrition needs • Supplementation options • How nutrition affects overall animal performance
April 15 – Livestock Marketing • Marketing basics • Developing a marketing plan • Marketing options
May 20 – Natural Resource Management • Resource assessment • Forage growth and quality • Stocking rates
June 17 – Rancher Panel Discussion Want to know how the pros do it? This is your chance to ask!
July 15 – Production Record Keeping • What records should be kept • How to use records in decision making • Record keeping software options
August 19 – Plant Identifi cation and Control • Plant identifi cation • Understanding growth cycles for optimum control • Options for control and fertilization
September 16 – How Beef Is Promoted Texas Beef Council’s work is vital to the future of our industry. Learn about how they use Beef Checkoff dol- lars to promote beef, educate ranchers and consumers, and fund beef research projects.
October 21 – Cattle Handling Workshop (offsite) • Working cattle through a chute • Shots, tagging, dehorning, castration • Cattle handling safety
November 18 – Ranch Accounting and Tax Considerations • What records should be kept • Accounting and tax practices unique to ranching • Software options
December 16 – Equipment Selection and Use • Basic equipment used around the ranch • Buying equipment; new vs. used • Equipment maintenance
Ranching 101 is held at the TSCRA Headquarters offi ce located at
1301 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Programs are free for TSCRA members and $20 for non-members.
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