Virginia Cooperative Extension will be offering the Virginia Master Cattlemen program online in Spring 2026. The program will consist of seven sessions that provide essential information for beef producers in Economics, Genetics, Reproduction, Nutrition, Forages, Herd Health, and Marketing. Participants will receive a certificate as a Virginia Master Cattleman upon successful completion of all seven sessions of the program. The goal of the program is to build foundational knowledge that can be applied to advanced beef educational programs.

When and Where

This program will be held on Zoom weekly from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursdays from February 12 to March 26. The dates are as listed:

  • February 12
  • February 19
  • February 26
  • March 5
  • March 12
  • March 19
  • March 26

Seven Educational Modules

  • Herd Health Management
  • Nutrition
  • Reproduction
  • Economics
  • Genetics
  • Marketing

Registration

Please register for the program online at: https://tinyurl.com/MasterCattlemens2026

Registration Costs: $90.00

*Includes certification, farm sign, and educational materials.

All participants will receive a hard copy course notebook. Internet access and email are required for this course. Registration deadline is February 5, 2026.

Questions?

For more information, contact Phil Blevins at Washington County Extension Office

Phone: (276)676-6309 or by email: pblevins@vt.edu