About Master Beef
The Master Beef Producer Program is an educational program designed to provide information to Tennessee cow-calf producers to help them be the very best in the country, improve their profitability and position the industry to be competitive with other states. The Master Beef Producer Program is led by a team of University of Tennessee Extension specialists and agents, with the support and involvement of representatives of state level agencies, businesses and organizations that have an interest in the state’s cattle industry.
Certification in the Master Beef Course allows producer’s 50% cost share in the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program (TAEP). Those without certification are allowed 35% cost share. The TAEP applications usually come out by end of August or First of September. The application period is usually a one week period beginning around the first of October. Application may be picked up at Extension (132 S. 2nd. St, Pulaski, TN 38478).
BQA (Beef Quality Assurance)
To obtain a BQA number visit https://tiny.utk.edu/bqag to schedule an appointment to watch the training in person at Extension 132 S. 2nd. St. Pulaski, TN 38478.
Fees
- Master Beef Certification w/current BQA- $100/producer
- Master Beef Certification without current BQA- $150/producer
- Master Beef Certification (Couples) with current BQA- $150
- Master Beef Certification (Couples) without current BQA- $200
- Add $50/guest (covers snacks and meals; no certification for guests)
*fees include one-3 YEAR CERTIFICATION, educational materials, sign, cap, meals and snacks.