Ky. Beef Conference October 27, 2009

The next Ky. Beef Conference "Planning Today for Tomorrow's Market,” is scheduled for October 27, 2009. It will be held at the Fayette County Extension beginning at 9:00 a.m. with registration and lasting until 3:00 p.m. 

This year’s conference will feature the most up-to-date information on beef marketing with an emphasis on herd management and marketing options. A representative from Cattle-FAX, Randy Blach, Dr. Larry Hollis, DVM, Kansas State University Extension Specialist and UK Extension Specialists, Dr. Cory Walters, Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler will be the presenters. Topics to be covered are:

 ·         Marketing Overview and Long-Term Marketing Trends Related to Beef

·         Feed Grain Outlook

·         Nutrition for Healthy Calf to Market

·         Management Practices that Influence Marketability of the Stocker and Cow/calf Herd  

·         Marketing Strategies for 2009-2010.

 Registration is $10.00 per person to cover the cost of a buffet lunch and refreshments. For more information and to pre-register, contact your County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources by October 16, 2009.

The brochure has detailed information on the program content and biographical information on the speakers. 

 The poster provides overall information about the conference and can be used to publicize the program.