Cattleman U “Weekends
on the Road”
Providing women and men the resources to build your cattle business from the ground up!
Join us for
2025 Weekends on the Road
2025 Weekends on the Road
Enjoy Tours, Guest Experts, and Behind the Scenes of Beef Business Componentss
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Finishing & Processing
Fort Collins, Colorado
April 4th - 6th
Master the details of finishing and processing cattle in your business. Learn to identify when cattle are finished, understand the realities of a farm to table business, see the whole beef life cycle in your business and understand the intricacies of feeding cattle for a specific end product.
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Grazing and Pasture Management
Carthage, Missouri
July 11th - 13th
On farm tours, grazing, haying, and pasture management experts focus on topics from soil health to forage feed value and feed efficiency. You’ll walk away with a full spectrum view and ideas for how best to use your own pasture to support your beef operation goals.
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Starting Your Cattle Business
Fort Worth, Texas
November 14th - 16th
For beginning businesses or businesses adding a new venture, this weekend will ensure you are building on firm footing. Develop your business plan, identify funding options, delve into the cattle markets, and develop marketing concepts.
Cattleman U Weekends on the Road
Each weekend experience will be packed full of guest speakers who are experts in their field, tours on relevant operations, and opportunities to get your questions answered. You will walk away with new ideas, feedback from experts for your unique situation, and examples of success on real operations.
Join us to dive into your most needed topic and put the fundamental pieces in place to build or expand your operation from the ground up.
Earlybird Price ends Jan. 9th, Couples deals available
What to expect at
Event Agendas
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Finishing and Processing - Fort Collins, Colorado April 4th - 6th
Friday
Life cycle of cattle
Different finishing practices and identifying finished cattle
Backgrounding tour
Afternoon Tour of feedlot
Go over feed rations
See signs of finished cattle
Saturday
Tour Processing Facility
Grading on hanging carcasses
Cutting for farm to table retail
What cuts sell, what doesn’t
Cut evaluation and processing review
Sunday
Considerations for finishing and processing your own beef
Planning for profit in farm to table
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Grazing and Pasture Management - Carthage, Missouri July 11th - 13th
Friday
Overview of haying equipment needs and maintenance
Hay quality, moisture, and preservation options
Soil health, fertilization, sampling and testing
Rangeland health impact on beef cattle production
Saturday
Tours at local farms
- grassland management
- rotational grazing
- native grass programs
Feed efficiency systems and technology implementation
Grassland management through grazing practices
Sunday
Plant and soil health
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Starting Your Business - Fort Worth, Texas November 14th - 16th
Friday
Mastering the Business Mindset
Business structures
Business Plan Development and Goal Setting with one-on-one consultation
Business Plan Evaluation
Infrastructure Investment Planning, Funding Options, and Asset Acquisition
Saturday
Mitigating Risk & Long Term Financial Planning
Value Added & Diverse Revenue Streams
Outsourcing, Budgeting, and Retirement planning
Marketing Plans
Sunday
Cattle Markets, Seasonal buying and selling,
Futures and Options Strategies
“I would definitely recommend it for anyone that wants to learn more about agriculture or wants to grow ranching even if you don't do ranching for a career…you can learn more education in agriculture to take home and it's just a great thing to know.”
- Sydney
THE INVESTMENT
THE INVESTMENT
Couples deals available
Or join us for all three weekends at one discounted price!
Earlybird Price: $1499 until January 9th, 2025
Regular Price: $1999
FAQs
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Yes! Men and Women can attend Cattleman U Weekends on the Road. But you have to be 18 or older
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The price includes all the speakers, tours and Saturday dinner! Hotel, travel and other meals are not included.
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There will be no application process for these events. We welcome businessmen and women of any experience level.
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No, these weekend events will be focusing on the business side of the operation! We will be diving into what you need start or take your operation to the next level.
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Of course! We will help you prepare for the day when you do own your own operation. We are here to support you on your journey!
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You must be 18 years or older to attend our Cattleman U Weekends on the Road without a guardian. You can attend if you are 15-17 with a guardian also present!
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The policy is as follows:
No refunds are available for Weekends on the Road. You can transfer your ticket.
