Beef 509 Course

The 2010 BEEF 509 program was held April 6, 9 and 10. The BEEF 509 program is held to raise the awareness level about the beef that is produced and the reasons why it sometimes misses its mark with consumers’ palates and producers’ pocketbooks. Topics included: live animal evaluation, grid pricing, carcass grading and fabrication. The program took place at The Ohio State University Animal Sciences building in Columbus. 

Dates have not yet been set for the 2011 Beef 509 course but a maximum of 32 spaces will be available on a first come, first served basis. If interest in BEEF 509 exceeds the 32 spaces provided, names will be held and applicants notified of upcoming sessions. The registration fee for each BEEF 509 participant is $150. The program is the result of a partnership with the Ohio Beef Council, The Ohio State University Extension and The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences. These entities will be funding all remaining costs associated with the BEEF 509 program.

For additional information on BEEF 509, call the Ohio Beef Council office at 614-873-6736 or visit www.ohiobeef.org.