Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference

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Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference  

The Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference provides young cattle producers an opportunity to receive in-depth information on the cattle industry in Idaho. The program is offered annually in June to 20 producers between the age of 18 and 40. Conference registration is free. Participants must cover the cost of travel and lodging.

The conference is a direct result of a desire by the beef cattle industry in Idaho to provide an in-depth training opportunity for beginning cattle producers in the state. The conference is a partnership between the Idaho Cattle Association, University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and University of Idaho Extension. The program was put together by a conference planning committee made up of representatives from the beef cattle industry, allied industry and UI Extension.

2026 date and location TBD

The conference will include speakers from the packing, feedlot, stocker, cow-calf and purebred industries. Industry leaders will discuss current issues facing the cattle industry and how to overcome them. A cattle marketing panel, a meat cutting demonstration and information about financing a cattle operation and utilizing risk management tools will also be offered.

Day two of the conference will include a tour of the local cattle industry where participants will visit purebred and commercial cattle ranches, a feedlot and packing plant, and will learn about innovative range management practices, endangered species issues and much more.

For more information, or if you know someone who would benefit from this outstanding educational opportunity, please contact Meranda Small at 208-983-2667 or msmall@uidaho.edu, or contact your local UI Extension office.

Interested in attending?

Fill out our online application. Applications are due June 1.

Previous schedules

Sponsorship

If you are interested in donating, please contact Meranda Small for further information or submit the sponsorship form.

Thank you to our current sponsors:

  • Agri Beef Co.
  • AgWest Farm Credit
  • Axiota
  • Endovac
  • Idaho Angus Association
  • Magic Valley Cattle Association
  • Merck Animal Health
  • Simplot Land and Livestock
  • Simplot Western Stockman's
  • West Way Nutrition
  • Zoetis

Chairman: Meranda Small; committee members: Sarah D. Baker, Morgan Lutgen, Logan Peters, Elena Montemagni, Seth Pratt, Tianna Fife, Benton Glaze, Sarah Somsen-Fowler and Carmen Willmore. 

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Participants

Beef cattle industry graduates in Idaho participated in an in-depth training opportunity for beginning cattle producers.