Virginia Beef Cattle University
JULY 8th, JULY 9th, & JULY 10th, 2026
2024 Recap and Highlights
Thank you for joining us! Whether you were with us in person or following along online, we are thrilled to share the highlights from this exciting first-of-its-kind event. Beef Cattle University was packed with invaluable educational sessions, hands-on experiences, and memorable moments. Let’s take a look back at the amazing time we had!
Education at Every Turn
Beef Cattle University wasn’t just an event—it was an experience designed to give you the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in the cattle industry. Attendees engaged in dynamic breakout sessions covering a range of topics—from animal nutrition to herd health management, and everything in between. Experts from across the industry led these discussions, offering practical insights and the latest innovations.
Interactive Hands-On Sessions
It’s one thing to talk about cattle management; it’s another to get your hands dirty! Our hands-on workshops allowed participants to experience the techniques and skills that are shaping the future of the beef industry. From livestock handling to using the latest tools and technology in cattle care, attendees learned by doing!
Networking Opportunities
With industry professionals, ranchers, and educators in attendance, the networking opportunities were endless. Beef Cattle University provided a unique platform for professionals to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. Whether you were looking for business partners, new technologies, or just sharing experiences with fellow cattle Producers, it was a chance to build relationships that will last well beyond the event.
What folks are saying about Virginia Beef Cattle UnIversity
Jennifer Meade
“The 2024 (First Annual ) Beef Cattle University was a tremendous success! The variety and depth of presentation topics was unmatched; such a diversity of presentations provided “something for everyone” involved in beef cattle production. Key-note speakers provided relevant, timely information for attendees. A great vendor line-up was present to assist with many facets of livestock production. We hope to see you in July 2025 at Virginia Tech.”
Alesia Hovatter
“The first annual Virginia Beef Cattle University held at VA Tech earned top marks. The sessions held a wealth of information for beef producers, both classroom and hands-on. The CattleFax Keynote speaker shared the current and future beef projections, which was particularly helpful for me as a cow/calf producer that retains my calves to grow out as fat cattle. Looking forward to this year’s VA Beef Cattle University.”
Matthew Weston
“Farm Credit was proud to support and attend the inaugural Virginia Beef Cattle University. This event was an excellent opportunity to interact with beef industry producers and supporters and the information shared during sessions was equally as valuable. We are looking forward to the future of this event.”