The Breeder's Blueprint
Last Revised: Feb 25th, 2026
Event Description
March 24th | Shelby County Extension Office - Bull value assessment - learn about evaluating and selecting the right bull for your herd
March 31st | United Producers Stockyards in Owenton - Bull value assessment continued. Hands on practice selecting bulls with a simulated auction
April 14th | Kephart Farms, Pleasureville - Heifer selection, retention, and development
May 18th | Allison Acres, New Castle - Heat detection, AI, and natural service
August 11th | Bluegrass Beef, Bagdad - Preg checking
November 10th | Kentucky State University Farm - Newborn calf management
January 12th , 2027, | Franklin County Extension Office - Business analysis and market outlook
Time: ALL SESSIONS START AT 6:00PM
Cost: $75.00 single / $100.00 couple - covers meals for all sessions and materials
If you are a cow calf producer and want to become a repro expert, this is the course for you! This is our extension area’s take on Master Cattleman - but specific to the reproduction side. In the seven sessions you will get both hands-on experience on the farm, and classroom knowledge from our UK specialists. Two of the farms we are visiting are right here in Henry County! Sign up today!!