By Julie Tomascik
Editor
Registration is underway for the 68th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station, and once again, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will receive a discount on registration.
“This is a one-of-a-kind educational event for ranchers—regardless of ranch size and experience,” Tracy Tomascik, TFB associate director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities, said.
TFB members first received the discounted registration price in 2021.
“This discount proved beneficial to our members last year, so we wanted to offer it again,” Tomascik said. “We hope Farm Bureau members take advantage of the savings, educational material and networking opportunities available through this event.”
The short course, which is set for Aug. 1-3, is the largest beef cattle educational event in the U.S.
The three-day event will include more than 20 sessions covering basic practices, new technologies and hot topics. Live demonstrations and a trade show exhibit, as well as the traditional prime rib dinner, will also be part of the short course.
More than 2,000 ranchers, beef industry representatives and exhibitors are expected to attend this year’s event, but a virtual option will also be available.
TFB member discount
The fee is $240 for those attending in person and $160 online. The prices go up after July 27.
TFB members will receive $20 off the in-person and virtual registrations.
The discount is applied at registration when you use the code TXFB.
Registration details
The short course is hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University.
For more details on the Beef Cattle Short Course and to register, visit beefcattleshortcourse.com or call 979-845-6931.
Contact Tomascik at ttomascik@txfb.org or 254-751-2266 with questions regarding the TFB member discount.
For a full list of benefits and services available to TFB members, visit texasfarmbureau.org/memberbenefits.