School for Beginning Beef Production
School for Beginning Beef Production
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about beef production at no cost!
Why Attend?
Discover the tools, insights, and strategies to build a thriving beef enterprise at the School for Beginning Beef Production. This series provides an overview of the many aspects of beef production
Who Should Attend?
We invite those taking their first steps into beef production, people looking to diversify their farm operation, or those who are generally curious about beginning beef production to register for School for Beginning Beef Production.
Course Schedule
Business of beef: what are your options?
January 5, 2027
Cow-calf nutrition: Feeding the herd throughout the year
January 7, 2027
Herd reproduction to build your future
January 12, 2027
Each class will be held online via ZOOM from 7 – 8.30 pm (Central).
Participants will receive additional resources. 
Course registration closes at 6 pm CST on January 5, 2027.
Intro to stocker, backgrounder, finishing enterprises
January 14, 2027
Forage and pasture production and management
January 19, 2027
Veterinary, biosecurity, and recordkeeping
January 26, 2027
Marketing and Setting goals
February 2, 2027
Meet Your Instructors
Bill Halfman
Beef Outreach Specialist
Focus Areas: Pasture Resiliency; Bull Genetic Selection; Beef Nutrition
Adam Hartfiel
Regional Livestock Educator
Focus Areas: Biosecurity; Feedlot Production Management; General Cow-Calf Production
Casey Lobdell
Regional Livestock Educator
Focus Areas: Beef Cow/Calf Management, Small Ruminants, and Swine Production
Sandy Stuttgen
County Livestock Educator
Focus Areas: Fitness for transport; Animal Health/Vet Med; Biosecurity
About School for Beginning Beef Production
This seven-part course was created by the Livestock Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinars.
The Beef Roundup Webinar Series for 2026-2027 will provide insights for beef producers and industry professionals. This free series will cover a range of topics critical to the success of the beef industry, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions.
Additional Information
This event will be conducted in English. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact Adam Hartfiel at (920) 647-6560 or email Adam at adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu with questions or to request accommodations. Make your request at least 25 days before the event. There is no added cost to you for these services.