DeKalb County Extension will again be offering the Advanced Master Beef Producer (AMBP) class this fall.  This class fulfills the Master Certification requirement for 50% cost share in the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) and your certification will be valid for three years.  This program is also an excellent opportunity for those that have an interest in learning more about beef cattle production. 

The first class is the Upper Cumberland Bull Summit held in Cookeville, TN on Saturday, October 19h at 9:00am. The second, third and fourth classes will be October 28th, November 5th, and November 12th.  The fifth and final class will be the DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting on Thursday, November 21st.   All classes with the exception of the Bull Summit will be in the DeKalb Community Complex at 6:00pm. 

Topics will include bull selection and management, bull evaluation and soundness, feeding strategies, forages, herd health, beef quality assurance, and fencing requirements. The topics will be covered by various Extension Specialists and Industry Experts from across the state. 

The cost of the course will be $75.  If you do not have a BQA certification or yours has expired, that will also be offered on the night of Nov. 12 and does require an additional fee. 

You can stop by the DeKalb County Extension office at 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville to register.  Call Johnny Barnes or Tiffany Collier at 615-597-4945 or email me at jbarnes1@utk.edu for more information.