TCFA Feedyard Technician Program
2023 Panhandle 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
Classroom Training:
- Review videos available on our website prior to attending onsite training
Onsite Training: April 3,4,5
- Cattle Behavior and Handling
- Pharmaceutical Training
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center, Bushland
Testing: April 6*,11, 12. 13
- WTAMU Ag Ed Center
- Written Test
- Skills Test
- Interview
- Testing April 6 will be reserved for those schools who train on April 5 and need to overnight due to travel distance
- IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the yes box on the application if you wish to train April 5 and test April 6
Participants who successfully complete the program by attending all trainings and achieve an average test score of 70 or above will receive a certificate
of completion and a jacket or a vest.