Agriculture

Stockmanship with Curt Pate

  • Danielle Walker
  • September 16, 2026

Purdue Extension, the Indiana Forage Council, the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, and the Indiana Sheep Association are hosting two “Stockmanship with Curt Pate” programs at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. Center (11371 E. Purdue Farm Rd., Dubois, IN) in September.  Curt Pate is an industry expert from Ryegate, Montana with many years of personal and professional livestock experience.  During these programs, Curt will highlight the economic benefits of handling livestock correctly. 

A beef small ruminant focused program is planned for Friday, September 25, 2026 from 1:00-7:00 pm.  A beef cattle focused program is planned for Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.  A meal will be served at both programs.  Cost is $45 per person. 

Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 18, 2028.  Online registration is available under the events tab at www.indianabeef.org.  Questions can be directed to Jason Tower at towerj@purdue.edu or 812-678-4427.  

All beef cattle and small ruminant producers are encouraged to attend!