Nebraska College Hosts Stockmanship Clinic for Livestock Producers

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host a three-day stockmanship clinic from **October 24 to 26**. The event is designed for livestock producers, students, and community members interested in improving their cattle handling and horsemanship skills. Esteemed veterinarian and stockmanship educator **Dr. Tom Noffsinger**, alongside horsemanship instructor **Ted Howard**, will lead the sessions, focusing on low-stress cattle handling techniques.

“This clinic is open to everyone,” said **Jessica Rodman**, the event organizer. “Whether you are an experienced cattle handler, a student of stockmanship, or simply curious to learn, this weekend is a chance to practice, ask questions, and be part of a community that values good cattle handling and strong horsemanship.”

Participants can attend the clinic for a daily fee, with sessions taking place at the NCTA Ag Industry Education Center and Livestock Teaching Center in **Curtis, Nebraska**. Individuals interested in more information or registration can visit the NCTA website or contact Rodman via email.

In addition to the clinic, the **Cuming County Extension board** will convene for a meeting on **October 27** at 19:00 in the Courthouse Meeting Room. The full agenda is available for review at the Cuming County Extension office.

On another note, **Champion Seed**, headquartered in **Norfolk**, has announced the addition of **Zach Painter** to its team as a sales agronomist. Painter will support Champion Seed customers across Nebraska, leveraging over eight years of experience in the seed industry.

“Zach understands the grit it takes to persevere on some of the toughest fields,” said **Brett Hodnefield**, co-owner of Champion Seed. “His deep agronomic knowledge and dedication to helping farmers succeed align perfectly with Champion Seed’s mission to deliver performance-driven solutions for every farmer.”

Originally from **Battle Creek**, Painter holds degrees in agronomy, precision agriculture, and agricultural business from **Northeast Community College**, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration from **Peru State College**. He resides in Norfolk with his wife and newborn child, and enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Furthermore, the **Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition** will hold an educational webinar titled **“Mending Fences: Conflict Resolution Strategies for Ranch Transition”** on **October 22** at noon. This online event will feature real-life experiences from producer **Pete Ferrell** and land manager **John Wagner**. Participants can find more details on the coalition’s website.

These events reflect a commitment to advancing agricultural education and community engagement in Nebraska, providing valuable resources for those involved in the livestock industry.