Texas Cattle Feeders Association Feedyard Technician Program
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The TCFA Feedyard Technician Program provides high school juniors and seniors the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a possible career in the fed cattle industry. These educational experiences are made possible by enlisting the support of agricultural science teachers in identifying potential students. The program is designed to allow the teacher flexibility in utilizing existing class courses and learning experiences to obtain program goals.
The program offers two distinct career paths. A student may choose to pursue one or both opportunities.
- Cattle Care and Handling
- Machinery Operation, Repair, and Maintenance
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