With approximately 12,000 cows in Taylor County, a Backgrounding Shortcourse was developed in cooperation with Adair and Green County Extension Service.  Approximately 24 producers participated with a 90 average head backgrounded.  Participants gained knowledge in nutrition, health and marketing.  On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, participants rated factors affecting profitability an eight where they learned to use futures for targeting a profit per head.  Approximately 50% of participants will be changing their receiving feed and vaccination programs.