ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Livestock Programs for November 2016. These programs are being offered by Dr. Cindy Sanders, Livestock Agent, at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (2800 N.E. 39 Avenue, Gainesville) unless otherwise indicated.
2016 Fall Cattlemen’s Conference & Allied Trade Show – November 17, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala)
Topics include: managing forage resources, controlling weeds, reproductive diseases, and heifer development.
The early registration fee is $25.00 by November 11. On-site or after November 11, the late registration fee is $75.00. Participants can register online (with an additional fee), or call 352-337-6209. Registration includes admission to all seminars, trade show, printed proceedings, and a catered lunch.
For more information, contact Mark Shuffitt, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Office at 352-671-8400.
2016 Fall Beef Cattle Workshop – November 29, at 6:30 p.m.
Topics include fall/winter supplementation, forage management, and veterinary feed directive rule.
Registration fee is $10.00 (includes dinner). The registration deadline is November 18. Register by calling 352-955-2402.
View/download the 2016 Fall Beef Cattle Workshop flyer (PDF).
For more information about these programs, contact Dr. Cindy Sanders at 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office Calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
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