Deep South Stocker Conference August 6-7

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The seventh annual Deep South Stocker Conference is headed to Alabama.  This year’s conference will be held August 6-7, 2015 in Montgomery, Alabama.  This conference is a joint effort between the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Mississippi State University Extension Service, and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

This year’s conference will begin with a dinner hosted by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at their historic building in downtown Montgomery on Thursdays, August 6, and educational seminars Friday, August 7.  The Stocker Conference registration will cost $75 per person and will cover all seminars, events, meals, and handouts for the two-day event.  Additionally, a trade show will be held in conjunction with the conference to allow stocker operators the opportunity to network with industry professionals and to become aware of products and services that can improve their profitably and product quality.

For registration and location information, browse the website:  Deep South Stocker Conference

Source: University of Florida Extension

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