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Virginia Charolais Field Day And State Sale
Livestock Update, October 2002
Dan E. Eversole, Extension Animal Scientist, VA Tech
Friday, November 1, 2002
The Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech will be hosting the Virginia Charolais Field Day and State Sale on Friday, November 1, 2002, at the Beef Cattle Center in Blacksburg, VA. An excellent program and free BBQ lunch have been planned for your enjoyment. Please make your plans now to attend the State Charolais Field Day and the Fall Herd Improvement Sale.
Field Day Agenda
9-11 am Registration and Contests (Coffee and donuts)
11-11:30 am
11:30 am-12:30 pm 'Business Side of Beef' Mr. J. Neil Orth, Executive Vice President, AICA
12:30-1:15 pm BBQ Lunch (Served by students from the Block and Bridle Club)
1:15-1:30 pm Contest Awards and Door Prizes - Dr. Dan Eversole
1:30-3:00 pm Viewing of Sale Cattle
3:00 pm Fall Herd Improvement Sale