North Carolina Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers
North Carolina Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers is designed to promote self-confidence for women in the cattle industry by giving them hands-on educational opportunities and cattle handling skills implementing the Beef Quality Assurance methods. A series of workshops provide hands-on learning in the subject areas of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), Low stress animal handling, Reproduction and Calving Management, Pasture Management, Truck & Trailer Driving, and Tractor Safety. The program provides a non-intimidating atmosphere for hands-on learning and networking with peers.
Partners
- Amazing Grazing
- NC Cattlemen’s Association
- National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Southern Risk Management Education Center
Programming for Women Livestock Producers
NC Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers works closely with Amazing Grazing and NC Choices‘ Women Working in the Meat Business to offer Pasture to Plate training, networking, and educational opportunities to women livestock producers, butchers, chefs, processors, and business owners.
NC Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers News
NC Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers featured on FarmHer
North Carolina Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers was recently featured on FarmHer, a show on RFD-TV that "shares the stories of the women who live and lead in agriculture."