Wilderness Trail Area Bull Value Assessment Program

The Wilderness Trail Area ANR agents developed a series of hands-on beef programs over the last year, including marketing, predator control, reproduction, and beef quality assurance.  The most recent program was a collaboration between specialists and agents called the Bull Value Assessment Program.  This was  a two-week program where producers learned how to read bull EPDs and apply them to real-world situations.  They were given a cattle management scenario and a catalog of bulls.   Producers then had a chance to buy bulls at a mock auction and were graded to determine how the value of the bull bought compared to their scenario. This program was very well received by producers and agents had several producers express the value of the program to them

The evaluation shows that seventy-two percent of attendees stated this program would help with their next bull purchase.  Eighty-six percent of attendees gave a 5 of 5 on the sessions' content and helpfulness.  The overall rating of the program was 89% of attendees giving a 5 of 5 rating.   Some of the written comments said that this program was very helpful with the next bull purchase, and it was absolutely worth the time to attend the class.  Overall this program was a great success.

These programs have been very well received by producers and will continue to be offered in this type of setting.  

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