TCFA Feedyard Technician Program
2023 Overton Cattle Care and Handling Program
Enrollment Deadline: January 27, 2023
Program is open to High School Juniors and Seniors who
have not previously participated in the program.
Applications are available on our website:
https://amarillo.tamu.edu/feedyard-technician-program/
Registration Fee: $100
Preference will be given to High School Seniors, enrollment is limited
Prerequisites:
- Principles of Agriculture, Feed and Natural Resources
- Livestock Production
- Veterinarian Medical Applications
- Work Experience
- Livestock Projects
Training-April 18 and 20
Registration- 8:00- 8:30
Break out Groups:
Group 1: 8:30– 10:15 Cattle Behavior and Handling – Dr. Ron Gill, Professor and Extension Livestock Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension
Group 2: TCFA BQA and Pharmaceutical Training- Dr. Jason Banta, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension
10:30-12:15 Repeat sessions
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Adjourn
Testing-April 19 and 21
Registration- 8:30
9:00 Testing
Skills Test
Written Test
Interview
12:00 Lunch and presentation of certificates