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2024 Junior Fed Beef Challenge Results

8/1/2024

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Students from across the TCFA region made their way to West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas on Friday, July 26 for the 2024 Junior Fed Beef Challenge. Over 55 contestants, who are in third through twelfth grade, delivered phenomenal performances in categories such as the written exam, junior presentations, senior interviews, top carcass and others. 
 
The goal of the contest is to expose youth to the ins and outs of feeding cattle and build the next generation of cattle feeders. Youth who participate in the contest are tasked with feeding a pen of steers, taking a written exam and participating in interviews and oral presentations. The performance of their cattle is also factored into their overall score. 
 
The 2024 Junior Fed Beef Challenge prizes were sponsored by 2024 TCFA Sponsors.

In the Junior Division, the Overall Champion received a $350 prize and a trophy buckle. The overall winner was Jenna Stevenson.

In the Senior Division, the First Runner-Up received a $2,000 scholarship and trophy buckle. First Runner-Up went to Quannah Dudley.​

The Reserve Champion received a $3,000 scholarship and trophy buckle. The Reserve Champion went to Ryan Janak.

The Senior Division Overall Champion received a $5,000 scholarship and a trophy buckle. The overall winner was Kade Lawrence. 

Junior Division Results
Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Tate Fritsch 
2nd Place Written Exam – Crockett Guenther
1st Place Exam and winner of a $250 prize – Jenna Stevenson 
 
Best Presentation
3rd Place Presentation – Tatum Fritsch
2nd Place Presentation – Virginia Stevenson
Best Presentation and winner of a $250 prize – Crockett Guenther
 
Best Individual Carcass
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Bailey Kubecka and Clint Kubecka
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Trinity Hernandez and Jenna Stevenson 
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $250 prize – Kennedy Wilhelm and McKinley Wilhelm
 
Best Pen Steer Points
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Trinity Hernandez and Jenna Stevenson
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Baiden Beavers
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $250 prize – Kennedy Wilhelm and McKinley Wilhelm
 
Top Rookie Award
2nd Place Rookie – Tate Fritsch
Top Rookie and winner of a $250 prize – Bailey Kubecka and Tatum Fritsch

Senior Division Results
Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Jake Ressler and Logan Kainer
2nd Place Written Exam – Emma Stevenson
1st Place Exam and winner of a $500 prize – Kade Lawrence
 
Best Interview
3rd Place Interview – Ryan Janak
2nd Place Interview – Kade Lawrence
Best Interview and winner of a $500 prize – Emma Stevenson
 
Best Individual Carcass
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Cason Cribbs, Quannah Dudley and Ryan Janak  
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Kade Davis and Ryan Janak
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $500 prize – Logan Kainer, Pierce Wilhelm and Kade Zinnate
 
Best Pen Steer Points
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Ryan Janak 
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Cason Cribbs and Quannah Dudley
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $500 prize – Pierce Wilhelm
 
Top Rookie Award
3rd Place Rookie – Macey Putska 
2nd Place Rookie – Logan Kainer
Top Rookie and winner of a $500 prize – Ryan Janak

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2023 Junior Fed Beef Challenge Results

8/3/2023

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Students from across the TCFA region made their way to West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas on Friday, July 28 for the 2023 Junior Fed Beef Challenge. Over 60 contestants, who are in third through twelfth grade, delivered phenomenal performances in categories such as the written exam, junior presentations, senior interviews, top carcass and others. 
 
The goal of the contest is to expose youth to the ins and outs of feeding cattle and build the next generation of cattle feeders. Youth who participate in the contest are tasked with feeding a pen of steers, taking a written exam and participating in interviews and oral presentations. The performance of their cattle is also factored into their overall score. 
 
The 2023 Junior Fed Beef Challenge prizes were sponsored by 2023 TCFA Sponsors.
 
In the Junior Division, the Overall Champion received a $350 prize and a trophy buckle. The overall winner was Caden Joy.

In the Senior Division, the First Runner-Up received a $2,000 scholarship and trophy buckle. First Runner-Up went to Kade Lawrence.​

The Reserve Champion received a $3,000 scholarship and trophy buckle. The Reserve Champion went to Grant Kubala.

The Senior Division Overall Champion received a $5,000 scholarship and a trophy buckle. The overall winner was Caraline Dudley
​Junior Division Results
Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Baiden Beavers
2nd Place Written Exam – Jenna Stevenson
1st Place Exam and winner of a $250 prize – Caden Joy
 
Best Presentation
3rd Place Presentation – Malley Ecord
2nd Place Presentation – Abby Ressler
Best Presentation and winner of a $250 prize – Grayson McMurphy
 
Best Individual Carcass
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Kennedy Wilhelm
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Kennedy Wilhelm
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $250 prize – Kennedy Wilhelm
 
Best Pen Steer Points
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Adalyn Carrales
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Crockett Guenther
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $250 prize – Kennedy Wilhelm
 
Top Rookie Award
2nd Place Rookie – Gracie Ginn
Top Rookie and winner of a $250 prize – Crockett Guenther

Senior Division Results
Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Samantha Unruh
2nd Place Written Exam – Grant Kubala
1st Place Exam and winner of a $500 prize – Caraline Dudley
 
Best Interview
3rd Place Interview – Grant Kubala
2nd Place Interview – Caraline Dudley
Best Interview and winner of a $500 prize – Kade Lawrence
 
Best Individual Carcass
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Pierce Wilhelm
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Pierce Wilhelm
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $500 prize – Pierce Wilhelm
 
Best Pen Steer Points
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Grant Kubala and Kaden Zinnante
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Winston Stevenson
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $500 prize – Pierce Wilhelm
 
Top Rookie Award
3rd Place Rookie – Jhett Davis
2nd Place Rookie – Kade Davis
Top Rookie and winner of a $500 prize – Lucas Sottosanti
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2021 Junior Fed Beef Contest Results

8/3/2021

 
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Students from across the state made their way to the campus of West Texas A&M University on Friday, July 30, to showcase their skills and knowledge at the 2021 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge.
 
This annual contest gives third-12th grade students the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and practical experience in commercial cattle feeding. Students feed a pen of three steers, take a written test and compete in interviews and oral presentations. Cattle performance points are also figured into the score to determine the winners.

Students compete for a combined $20,000 in college scholarships along with trophy buckles and plaques. 
The Senior Overall Champion of the contest and winner of a $5,000 scholarship was Caraline Dudley of Centerville. Senior Reserve Champion and winner of a $3,000 scholarship was Luke Bludau of Hallettsville. The First Runner-Up and winner of a $2,000 scholarship was Leroy Robert Stavinoha III of Eagle Lake.
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Caraline Dudley, Centerville Senior Division Overall Champion
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Luke Bludau, Hallettsville Senior Division Reserve Champion
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Leroy Robert Stavinoha, Eagle Lake Senior Division First Runner-Up
In the Junior Division, Jake Ressler of Hallettsville was named the Overall Champion and received a $350 scholarship.
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Jake Ressler, Hallettsville Junior Division Overall Champion
Senior Division: Best Written Exam 
3rd Place Written Exam – Luke Bludau, Hallettsville; Emily Ecord, Pennington; Grant Kubala, Schulenburg; Kade Lawrence, Canyon
2nd Place Written Exam – Caraline Dudley, Centerville; Macy Lawrence, Canyon
1st Place Exam and winner of a $500 prize – Leroy Robert Stavinoha, Eagle Lake


Senior Division: Best Interview 
3rd Place Interview – Emily Ecord, Pennington
2nd Place Interview – Caraline Dudley, Centerville
Best Interview and winner of a $500 prize – Kade Lawrence, Canyon
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Senior Division: Best Individual Carcass 

3rd Place Individual Carcass – Brett Heitschmidt, Nazareth; Ryan Heitschmidt, Nazareth; Cade Parnell, Houston; Luke Bludau, Hallettsville; Landon Koehne, Schulenburg; Jett Long, Yoakum; James Golla, College Station; Emily Ecord, Pennington
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Alexis Whitely, Sanger; Ty Whitely, Sanger; Lane Golla, New Braunfels
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $500 prize – Clayton Stevenson, Earth; Brayden Smith, Blair; James Golla, New Braunfels

Senior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Lane Golla, New Braunfels
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Clayton Stevenson, Earth
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $500 prize – Brayden Smith, Blair

Senior Division: Top Rookie Award 
3rd Place Rookie – Clay Aborn, Spearman
2nd Place Rookie – Emily Ecord, Pennington
Top Rookie and winner of a $500 prize – Caraline Dudley, Centerville

Junior Division: Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Levi Golla, New Braunfels
2nd Place Written Exam – Kilian Leheska, Canyon
1st Place Exam and winner of a $250 prize – Alexandra Kelley, New Braunfels

Junior Division: Best Presentation
3rd Place Presentation – Malley Ecord, Pennington; Levi Golla, New Braunfels; Kilian Leheska, Canyon
2nd Place Presentation – Emily Valicek, Houston
Best Presentation and winner of a $250 prize – Jake Ressler, Hallettsville

Junior Division: Best Individual Carcass 
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Jenna Stevenson, Earth; Tilden Smith, Blair; Abby Ressler, Hallettsville; Rileigh Golla, College Station; Riggin Mosimann, Kim; Cash Cribbs, Fluvanna; Holly Ressler, Hallettsville; Sorrel Mosimann, Kim; Noah Preston, Abilene; Jake Ressler, Hallettsville; Cason Cribbs, Fluvanna
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Bailen Kocurek, Caldwell
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $250 prize – Wyatt Johnson, Panhandle; Baiden Beavers, Dalhart

Junior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Cash Cribbs, Fluvanna; Cason Cribbs, Fluvanna; Noah Preston, Abilene
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Bailen Kocurek, Caldwell
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $250 prize – Tilden Smith, Blair

Junior Division: Top Rookie Award 
2nd Place Rookie – Emily Valicek, Houston
Top Rookie and winner of a $250 prize – Holly Ressler, Hallettsville

2020 Junior Fed Beef Challenge Results

7/28/2020

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Students from across the state made their way to the campus of West Texas A&M University on Friday, July 24, to showcase their skills and knowledge at the 2020 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge.
 
This annual contest gives third-12th grade students the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and practical experience in commercial cattle feeding. Students feed a pen of three steers, take a written test and compete in interviews and oral presentations. Cattle performance points are also figured into the score to determine the winners.

Students compete for a combined $20,000 in college scholarships along with trophy buckles and plaques. ​
​​The Senior Overall Champion of the contest and winner of a $5,000 scholarship was Luke Bludau of Hallettsville. Senior Reserve Champion and winner of a $3,000 scholarship was Macy Lawrence of Canyon. The First Runner-Up and winner of a $2,000 scholarship was Grant Kubala of Schulenburg.
In the Junior Division, Emma Stevenson of Earth was named the Overall Champion and received a $350 scholarship.
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Senior Overall Champion, Luke Bludau, Hallettsville
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Senior First Runner-Up, Grant Kubala, Schulenburg
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Senior Reserve Champion, Macy Lawrence, Canyon
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Junior Overall Champion, Emma Stevenson, Earth
​Senior Division: Best Written Exam 
3rd Place Written Exam – Macy Lawrence, Canyon
2nd Place Written Exam – Gavin Kubala, Schulenburg; Grant Kubala, Schulenburg
1st Place Exam and winner of a $500 prize – Luke Bludau, Hallettsville
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​Senior Division: Best Interview 
3rd Place Interview – Hayden Holwick, McLean ; Kade Lawrence, Canyon
2nd Place Interview – AnneMarie Metzler, Cotton Center
Best Interview and winner of a $500 prize – Macy Lawrence, Canyon
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​Senior Division: Best Individual Carcass 
3rd Place Individual Carcass – AnneMarie Metzler, Cotton Center;  Clayton Stevenson, Earth 
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Shelby Berckenhoff, Hallettsville; Brayden Smith, Blair
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $500 prize – Clayton Stevenson, Earth
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Senior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – James Golla, College Station; Lane Golla, New Braunfels
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Clayton Stevenson, Earth
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $500 prize – Brayden Smith, Blair
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Senior Division: Top Rookie Award 
3rd Place Rookie – Jett Long, Yoakum
2nd Place Rookie – Hayden Holwick, McLean
Top Rookie and winner of a $500 prize – Brayden Smith, Blair
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Junior Division: Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Alexandra Kelley, New Braunfels
2nd Place Written Exam – Kaydence Hood, Stratford
1st Place Exam and winner of a $250 prize – Jake Ressler, Hallettsville; Emma Stevenson, Earth
Junior Division: Best Presentation
3rd Place Presentation – Jenna Stevenson, Earth
2nd Place Presentation – Levi Golla, New Braunfels; Kaydence Hood, Stratford;
​Alexandra Kelley, New Braunfels

Best Presentation and winner of a $250 prize – Emma Stevenson, Earth
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Junior Division: Best Individual Carcass 
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Jenna Stevenson, Earth
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Landon Koehne, Hallettsville; Abby Ressler, Hallettsville; 
Walton Marshall, Midland; Virginia Stevenson, Bushland

Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $250 prize – Levi Golla, New Braunfels; 
​Lexi Golla, New Braufels; Luke Golla, New Braunfels;  Jenna Stevenson, Earth
Junior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Alexandra Kelley, New Braunfels
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Jenna Stevenson, Earth
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $250 prize – Levi Golla, New Braunfels; Lexi Golla, New Braunfels;  Luke Golla, New Braunfels
Junior Division: Top Rookie Award 
2nd Place Rookie – Landon Koehne, Hallettsville
Top Rookie and winner of a $250 prize – Kaydence Hood, Stratford
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Students Compete in 2019 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge

8/2/2019

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​Students from across the state made their way to the campus of West Texas A&M University on Friday, July 26, to showcase their skills and knowledge at the 2019 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge.
 
This annual contest gives third-12th grade students the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and practical experience in commercial cattle feeding. Students feed a pen of three steers, take a written test and compete in interviews and oral presentations. Cattle performance points are also figured into the score to determine the winners.

Students compete for a combined $20,000 in college scholarships along with trophy buckles and plaques. 

​The Senior Overall Champion of the contest and winner of a $5,000 scholarship was Leroy Stavinoha of Eagle Lake. Senior Reserve Champion and winner of a $3,000 scholarship was Will Hauerland of Columbus. The First Runner-Up and winner of a $2,000 scholarship was Macy Lawrence of Canyon. 
Leroy Stavinoha; Eagle Lake, Texas
Will Hauerland; Columbus, Texas
Macy Lawrence; Canyon, Texas
In the Junior Division, Kade Lawrence was named the Overall Champion and received a $350 scholarship.
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Senior Division: Best Written Exam 
3rd Place Written Exam – Luke Bludau
2nd Place Written Exam – Emily Heitschmidt
1st Place Exam and winner of a $500 prize – Leroy Stavinoha
Luke Bludau; Hallettsville, Texas
Emily Heitschmidt; Nazareth, Texas
Leroy Stavinoha; Eagle Lake, Texas
Senior Division: Best Interview 
3rd Place Interview – J’Cee Faith Petty
2nd Place Interview – Clayton Stevenson
Best Interview and winner of a $500 prize – Macy Lawrence
J'Cee Faith Petty; Adrian, Texas
Clayton Stevenson; Earth, Texas
Macy Lawrence; Canyon, Texas
​Senior Division: Best Individual Carcass 
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Lane Golla, Will Hauerland, Leroy Stavinoha, Annemarie Metzler, J’Cee Faith Petty, Justin Schumacher, David Schoenemann and Kady Weatherford
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Shelby Berckenhoff and Luke Bludau
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $500 prize – Winston Stevenson 
Back L to R: Justin Schumacher, Dalhart; David Schoenemann, Caldwell; Will Hauerland, Columbus; Leroy Stavinoha, Eagle Lake; Lane Tindel, Honey Grove Bottom L to R: Kady Weatherford, Hamilton; Annemarie Metzler, Cotton Center; J'Cee Faith Petty, Adrian
Shelby Berckenhoff; Hallettsville, Texas
Luke Bludau; Hallettsville, Texas
Winston Stevenson; Bushland, Texas
Senior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Annemarie Metzler
2nd Place Carcass Pen – J’Cee Faith Petty and Justin Schumacher
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $500 prize – Winston Stevenson
Annemarie Metzler; Cotton Center
J'Cee Faith Petty; Adrian, Texas
Justin Schumacher; Dalhart, Texas
Winston Stevenson; Bushland, Texas
Senior Division: Top Rookie Award 
3rd Place Rookie – Edwin Alexander Valicek
2nd Place Rookie – Annemarie Metzler
Top Rookie and winner of a $500 prize – J’Cee Faith Petty
Edwin Alexander Valicek; Houston, Texas
Annemarie Metzler; Cotton Center, Texas
J'Cee Faith Petty; Adrian, Texas
Junior Division: Best Written Exam
3rd Place Written Exam – Kade Lawrence
2nd Place Written Exam – Kilian Leheska
1st Place Exam and winner of a $250 prize – Grant Kubala
Kade Lawrence; Canyon, Texas
Kilian Leheska; Canyon, Texas
Grant Kubala; Schulenburg, Texas
Junior Division: Best Presentation
3rd Place Presentation – Emma Stevenson, Grant Kubala, Hope Gleghorn
2nd Place Presentation – Brett Heitschmidt
Best Presentation and winner of a $250 prize – Kade Lawrence
Emma Stevenson; Earth, Texas
Grant Kubala; Schulenburg, Texas
Hope Gleghorn; Amarillo, Texas
Brett Heitschmidt; Nazareth, Texas
Kade Lawrence; Canyon, Texas
Junior Division: Best Individual Carcass 
3rd Place Individual Carcass – Cydney Kirkland and Samantha Unruh
2nd Place Individual Carcass – Alexandra Kelley and Ty Rogers
Top Individual Carcass and winner of a $250 prize – Jake Ressler
Cydney Kirkland; Vega, Texas
Samantha Unruh; Stratford, Texas
Alexandra Kelley; New Braunfels, Texas
Ty Rogers; Rockwall, Texas
Jake Ressler; Hallettsville, Texas
Junior Division: Best Pen Steer Points 
3rd Place Carcass Pen – Cydney Kirkland
2nd Place Carcass Pen – Alexandra Kelley
Top Carcass Pen and winner of a $250 prize – Ty Rogers
Cydney Kirkland; Vega, Texas
Alexandra Kelly; New Braunfels, Texas
Ty Rogers; Rockwall, Texas
Junior Division: Top Rookie Award 
2nd Place Rookie – Samantha Unruh
Top Rookie and winner of a $250 prize – Reese Wilson
Samantha Unruh; Stratford, Texas
Reese Wilson; Canyon, Texas
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High School Students Wrap Up TCFA Feedyard Camp

7/2/2019

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The 2019 Junior Fed Beef Career and Leadership Program better known as "Feedyard Camp"  wrapped up June 28 at West Texas A&M University. Hosted with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension and WTAMU, the four-day camp is designed for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in the fed beef industry. 
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Students went through an application process to be selected to participate in the program. This year’s program consisted of 19 students from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and South Dakota. 
 
Throughout the four-day program, students observed a necropsy, visited a feedyard, toured a beef processing facility, received media training, toured the WTAMU Research Feedlot and Nance Ranch, gained knowledge from a feedyard industry professional panel and more.  
“Feedyard camp gives students with an interest in agriculture a truly one-of-a-kind experience,” said Brady Miller, TCFA director of market and membership. “The Amarillo area has a strong and diverse beef community, which makes it ideal for a camp like this. With feedyards, research and beef processing facilities all right here, we can give students interested in the beef industry a comprehensive learning experience that they will never forget.” 
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TCFA Feedyard Tech Program Added to TEA List

4/4/2019

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​TCFA would like to thank all of our members who submitted comments to the Texas Education Agency on behalf of the TCFA Feedyard Tech Program.

Because of your involvement, the State of Texas reversed the decision that originally excluded our program from the new "A-F Accountability Program" list. This will allow students and schools to continue participating in the TCFA Feedyard Tech certification program.

​The fact that we were able to reverse this is significant, not only for the cattle feeding industry, but also for the students who participate in this program and go on to work in production agriculture. This was only accomplished because you took the time to get involved. Again, thank you for your dedication to the industry.

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