Beef

2026 Master Beef Program

Register for 2026 Master Beef Program by filling out the PDF form below and sending in your payment to Knox County Extension. Registration deadline January 23rd, 2026.

Tennessee Advanced Master Beef Program 

The Advanced Master Beef Producer educational program is designed to continue the impact of the original Tennessee Master Beef Producer series. The program uses a combination of hands-on and classroom​ teaching. Individual sessions are offered by your local UT Extension County Agent.

Over 21,000 individuals have participated in the original Master Beef Producer and the Advanced Master Beef Producer series, The programs are designed to leverage that success into an even more productive industry in Tennessee by improving a producers profitability, position in the industry, and to be competitive with other states.

Benefits of Taking Master Beef

• Gain knowledge with hands-on experience in current beef cattle management practices that are important to the profitability and sustainability of the industry.
• A reference manual of the topics covered in the sessions.
• Master Beef Producer certificate.
• Master Beef Producer cap.
• Master Beef Producer farm sign.
• Qualify to apply for Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program
The Advanced Master Beef Producer educational program is designed to continue the impact of the original Tennessee Master Beef Producer series. The program uses a combination of hands-on and classroom​ teaching. Individual sessions will be delivered by your local UT Extension County Agent.

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Wesley Neal Denton
Ext Agent III & Co Dir, Knox County
Responsible Area(s)
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Economic Development, Executive/Administrative