<p>OK Master Cattleman Program Beginning</p><p>Adapted from a release by Donald Stotts</p><p>(YOUR TOWN, all caps) – A number of Oklahomans are quick to say they are living the American dream: They own acreages, raise cattle and feel satisfaction in continuing a part of Western tradition.</p><p>Yet to live the dream, beef producers must be able to understand and manage a great many factors that can affect the potential success of their ranching operation.</p><p>“One of the best commitments producers can make to improving their beef cattle management skills is to participate in the new OSU Master Cattleman program. A new OK Beef Cattle Manual, produced by Oklahoma State University, will serve as the basic reference for a series of workshops” said (your first and last name), (name of county) County (your title, lower case).</p><p>The educational program and production manual will provide a wealth of key, scientific-based information designed to assist producers in meeting their individual goals and objectives relative to a beef cattle enterprise.</p><p>Common questions regarding forage production and management, livestock selection and care, animal health issues, waste management, marketing and risk management, business planning, will all addressed.</p><p>“The good ranch manager has a plan for coping with ever-present risks, even including those not under his or her direct control such as weather and market forces,” (your last name) said. “Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rancher, the Master Cattleman program can help you get the most out of your investments in time, energy, effort and money.”</p><p>OSU Cooperative Extension educators will take participants through every phase of common management decisions, providing the latest scientific-based information in an easily understood format.</p><p>Producers interested in participating in a Master Cattleman program or in obtaining the OK Beef Cattle Manual should contact the (name of county) County Extension Office at (list local address) or by calling (list local telephone number).</p><p>“The program will be well worth the investment of $75,” (your last name) said. “There’s so much good information that it’s almost like one-stop shopping, backed by the OSU name and with local insights provided by the (name of county) County Extension Office.”</p><p>###</p>