RANCHING 101
TSCRA is proud to announce the 2015 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 20 — 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 17 — Cattle Health • Common disease identifi cation and treatment • Developing a herd health plan • When is it time to go to the vet?
March 17 — 10 Things Every New or Small Producer Should Know • These 10 things will help you be successful as a new or small producer!
April 21 — Cattle Nutrition • Nutritional needs of the cow • Evaluating the need for and using supplements • The effects of nutrition on overall animal performance
May 19 — Livestock Marketing • Developing a marketing plan • Marketing basics • Marketing options
June 16 — Rancher Panel Discussion • This is your chance to learn from the pros!
July 21 — Genetics, EPDs, and Artifi cial Insemination • The role of genetics in your herd – e.g. hybrid vigor vs. purebred
• Understanding EPDs and how to use them to make management decisions
• Using artifi cial insemination or a live bull
August 18 — Agricultural Lending and Land Leasing • Lending options for a new or small rancher • How to prepare for a meeting with your lender • Understanding a grazing lease
September 15 — Range and Pasture Management • Stocking rates • Plant identifi cation • Fertilization and control options
October 20 — Chuteside Demonstration (offsite) • Cattle handling techniques • Working cattle through a chute • Vaccine and antibiotic stewardship
November 17 — Ranch Accounting and Taxes • Understanding agricultural exemptions • Financial record keeping • Accounting and tax practices unique to ranching
December 15 — Production Record Keeping • What records should be kept • Utilizing production records in decision making on the ranch
• Record keeping software options
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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