UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Individuals who want to learn about profitably operating a beef business from the comfort of their own homes now have the opportunity to take an online course offered by Penn State Extension.
Beef Production and Management, which is designed specifically for beginning farmers just entering the business, is also aimed at beef cow/calf producers who are interested in improving their production practices and ultimately the profitability of their operations.
Participants will learn how to best choose and maintain their herd animals, while wisely managing their business.
Topics
The course consists of seven sections: Basic Production and Management, Selection Principles, Reproduction, Nutrition, Health, Marketing and Financial Issues.
Register for the course at https://extension-dev.psu.edu/beef-production-and-management.