Range Cattle Research & Education Center

A cow grazing in a beef cattle pasure at the Range Cattle REC

Field Day - April 16, 2009

On April 16, 2009 the Range Cattle Research and Education Center hosted it's first field day since October 2006 with more than 250 in attendance. Attendees enjoyed catching up with old friends, good speakers, and a wonderful steak lunch prepared by the Hardee County 4-H Foundation.

View and print this years Field Day Booklet which contains literature presented by the RCREC faculty and additional supporting extension documents. (2.37MB pdf)

Field Day April 16, 2009 Dr. John Arthington speaks at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Don Plagge speaks at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Ribbon is cut on new building at RCREC during Field Day April 16, 2009 Dr. Joao Vendramini speaks at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Dr. Maria Silveira speaks at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Steaks are prepared for lunch at Field Day April 16, 2009 Pie for desert at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Dr Brent Sellers Speaks at RCREC Field Day on April 16, 2009 Attendees enjoy lunch at RCREC Field Day April 16, 2009 Attendees depart for field tour at Field Day April 16, 2009 Attendees enjoy a presentation on pasture grass during Field Day 2009