by Mark Mechling, OSU Extension Educator
Ohio beef cattle producers will have the opportunity to participate in the Ohio Beef Cattle School Series this winter. The series of four evening programs will focus on optimizing efficient beef cattle production in a rapidly changing business and consumer environment. The sessions will feature nationally known speakers and will be broadcast “live” at a number of county OSU Extension offices across the state.
Dates and topics of the four sessions include:
Thursday, January 26- Economic Considerations in Beef Cattle Production
Thursday, February 9- Targeted Markets and Marketing Alternatives
Thursday, February 16-Genetics, Reproduction Efficiencies and Calving Season Alternatives
Thursday, March 1- Meat Industry Perspective including Outlook; Choice/Select Spreads
Each session begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information on specific details and locations, go to: http://fairfield.osu.edu/events/ohio-beef-cattle-school-class-1 or contact your local OSU Extension office.