CattleCon 2027 offers educational tours on grazing and agriculture in Tennessee

CattleCon 2027, the largest cattle industry event, will offer additional educational tours on February 5, 2027, for attendees who wish to extend their visit, according to tsln.com.

One tour, the Grazing Management Workshop and Tour at Red Hill Farms in Lafayette, Tennessee, focuses on practical grazing techniques such as cover crops, winter feeding, and cattle nutrition. It is sponsored by Envu and includes guidance from farm owners and a University of Tennessee genetics expert.

Participants in this workshop receive a Grazing Management Workbook to help develop personalized grazing plans and deepen their understanding of key grazing components.

A second option, the Agricultural Tour, highlights Tennessee agriculture, food production, and local heritage. It includes visits to North36 Farm, the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, and the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, showcasing the region’s innovation and tradition in agriculture.

NCBA President Gene Copenhaver noted that these tours offer valuable insights for producers to apply on their operations and help prepare for the evolving cattle industry.