Workshop for ranchers will be Jan. 4

Video will be at Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center

Klamath Falls Herald and News December 17, 2009

An interactive video from the annual Cattleman’s Update Educational Program will be offered at the Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

The workshop is offered through a partnership with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and will focus on beef cow management strategies that help ranchers improve their bottom line while maintaining quality, according to a news release.

Featured speaker

Dr. Tom Geary, a U.S. Department of Agriculture animal scientist, will be the featured speaker.

Geary will discuss nutritional and reproductive management of beef cows. Other topics include animal health strategies and range management to boost profits.

Re-certification

Attending the program will allow producers who are Beef Quality Assurance Certified in Oregon to be re-certified in the program. Expanded seating is available this year.

The program will be offered in the KBREC extension auditorium, 3328 Vandenberg Road in Klamath Falls.

A $10 registration fee will include a light lunch and refreshments. Make a reservation by contacting Chanda Engel or Willie Riggs at 883-7131 by Wednesday, Dec. 30.