Tennessee Master Farm Manager will focus on solid business principles and efficiently utilizing resources on the farm. Sessions will be held in person, at the DAV Hall in Oliver Springs, TN. All Sessions must be attended for certification.
Date & Time
March 4, 2024 – 6- 9 pm
March 11, 2024 – 6 – 9 pm
March 18, 2024 – 6 – 9 pm
March 25, 2024 – 6- 9 pm
Location: 530 Kingston Avenue, Oliver Springs TN 37840
Eligible for 50% Cost Share for the following TAEP Programs Dairy Solutions, Genetics, Row Crop Solutions, Hay Storage, Hay Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Livestock Solutions, Permanent Working Structures, Agritourism, Fruits & Vegetable, Value-Added Production, Honey Bees, Horticulture and Poultry Grower.
If you have any questions please contact, Jessica at JessicaWSmith@utk.edu or 865-376-5558
Cost: $100 includes certification, and dinner each night.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program sponsored by the Tennessee Cattleman’s Association, developed to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are managed in a manner that will result in safe and wholesome beef and milk products for the consumer. BQA is designed to enhance carcass quality by preventing drug residues, injection-site blemishes, and bruises, proper administration of livestock health products, correct vaccination procedures, correct withdrawal times and how to keep proper records to ensure that a safe and healthy beef food product is being produced. Although BQA is a voluntary program, it is required to qualify for the Tennessee Cattle Improvement Program which offers cost-share grants for the purchase and lease of bulls, AI, Bull Soundness Evaluations and cattle handling equipment.
Cost: BQA fees are $40 if you are not a TCA member. However, if you are a TCA member the BQA is $20. Remember there is only one discounted BQA per TCA membership. TCA membership is $30. BQA certification is good for three years.
For further information, you may e-mail Jessica W. Smith at JessicaWSmith@utk.edu, or contact her at 865-376-5558.
Detailed information may be found at www.bqa.org
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