The movie industry has often brought us sequels to successful movies in the past. Following their lead, Ohio State University Extension, The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences, and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association have developed a sequel to one of their successful educational programs. This new program, known as Beef 510, will be a one-day event that features an elite group of well-known speakers. Confirmed speakers include Janet Riley, American Meat Institute; Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University; Aaron Arnett, Select Sires, Inc.; Tony Forshey, Ohio Department of Agriculture; Henry Zerby and Francis Fluharty, Ohio State University.

The Beef 510 program is designed to accommodate a larger number of participants and will build on the original 509 program to enhance producer knowledge from the pasture to the plate. It will also include plenty of cooler time so participants can refresh their carcass grading skills and even bring their own steaks to compete in the BEEF (Best Ever Eating Frenzy) Contest.

The Beef 510 program will be held on Saturday, April 9, at the Ohio State University Animal Sciences building located at 2029 Fyffe Road in Columbus. The program begins with registration at 9 a.m. and concludes with the awards and program wrap-up at 6 p.m. Registration is $65 per person and is open to 509 alumni and any other interested individuals. Registration will include lunch, the evening barbecue and an opportunity to visit with past 509 instructors and meet some of the new faces in the Animal Sciences Department. Interested individuals are encouraged to register promptly as registrations close April 7, and the program is expected to quickly reach its maximum of 75 participants. Registration information is also available at http://www.ohiocattle.org, or by contacting Andy Johnson of the Ohio Beef Council at ajohnson@ohiobeef.org or 614-873-6736.