The TCFA Feedyard Technician Program is a program led by Texas Cattle Feeders Association in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and  West Texas A&M University that provides high school juniors and seniors the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a potential career in the fed cattle industry.

These educational experiences are made possible by enlisting the support of Agricultural Science Teachers in identifying these potential students. The program is designed to allow the teacher flexibility in utilizing existing class courses and learning experiences to obtain the program goals. 

A student may participate only once in each of the two programs

Program Overview

Ag Science Teachers: Sign up here  for program updates

Needing additional information?  Robert Devin rldevin@ag.tamu.edu (806)676‐5619

 

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