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 Beef Heifer Development Summit held in Cookeville on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. The second class will be Monday, Nov. 5. The third class will be on Thursday, Nov. 15 and the last class will be the DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. All classes with the exception of the Heifer Summit will be in the DeKalb Community Complex at 6 p.m.

Topics will include heifer selection, nutrition, retention costs, health, forages, weed management, genetics, reproduction, quality assurance, and farm estate planning. 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. 15 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.