Many in the beef industry know Wes’ name as he is a regular contributor to BEEF Magazine. His monthly column “Cattle Economics” looks at all aspects of the beef industry, but he has a special interest in Stocker Cattle. He was the driving force behind the National Stocker Survey, National Stocker Award and Stocker Trends (no longer in publication). Ishmael will review the National Stocker Survey and is just one of the nationally known speakers to share their expertise at the Stocker Short Course. For his complete bio go to https://blogs.cornell.edu/beefcattle/eventsprograms/southern-tier-stocker-initiative/.

The Stocker Short Course is a four session course beginning September 30, followed by Oct 28 and two evening sessions in November and December (to be determined). This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle (calves purchased in the spring, then sold to a finisher after adding weight using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture). The course will help you discover your competitive advantage, profitability, markets, economic projections, pasture management, business planning.

In-person sessions will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Allegany County in Belmont. It will also be streamed to remote sites in Chautauqua, Cayuga, Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Delaware Counties. Additional remote sites may be added. Cost is $100/person and $50/person from same family or farm (scholarships are available for those in need). Fee includes lunch and all materials. To register contact Barb Jones, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For more information contact Audia Denton, Stocker Short Course Coordinator, ad982@cornell.edu or Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923.

Additional course information can be found at
https://blogs.cornell.edu/beefcattle/eventsprograms/southern-tier-stocker-initiative/

Significant funding provided by a grant from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.