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The Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo will bring cattle producers, Extension specialists, researchers, and agricultural industry representatives together in Greeneville for beef production education, networking, and hands-on learning. The 2026 Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville, Tennessee. Alongside the event, the Tennessee Master Beef Producer course will be offered October 15-16, allowing producers to complete additional training and work toward Master Beef Producer certification.     Education for Northeast Tennessee Cattle Producers The Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo has served cattle producers in the region since the late 1980s and has developed into a major annual educational and networking event. Programs traditionally focus on practical topics affecting beef operations, including cattle management, herd health, pasture and forage management, farm profitability and other production issues. Producers also have opportunities to interact with Extension specialists, researchers, veterinarians, agricultural businesses and other cattle producers. The Greene County Extension office says the expo includes educational presentations by industry experts, breed association representatives, veterinarians and university specialists. A trade show is also part of the first day, providing producers with an opportunity to learn about agricultural products, services and resources available to beef operations. Master Beef Producer Training Available Producers interested in additional education can participate in the Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program on Oct. 15 and 16. The program provides instruction and hands-on learning in current beef cattle management practices with an emphasis on improving the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations. Participants also receive reference materials they can continue using after the course. Another benefit is the opportunity to network with other producers, Extension personnel, university researchers, and agricultural industry representatives. Farmers who complete the Master Beef Producer program earn certification. UT Extension says that certification can qualify producers for a higher percentage of financial assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, or TAEP. Registration and Schedule The Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville. The Master Beef Producer course continues through October 16. Greene County Extension says check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with programming scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration costs $25 per person for one day or $50 for both days, and includes lunch. Farmers interested specifically in completing the Master Beef Producer certification should contact the Greene County Extension Office at 423-798-1710 for registration information and current course requirements. Dates: October 15-16, 2026 Beef Expo: October 15 Master Beef Producer course: Oct. 15-16 Location: Clyde Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville, Tennessee Presented by: UT Extension and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture   Read our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!