WIRED - Texas 2025

This Women in Ranching - Education and Development (WIRED) event is hosted by Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the WIRED Committee.

On September 11th, participants will attend the TCFA showcase, have the option to participate in the open judging contest, and attend the reception that evening. 

Event Locations:

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

Recommended Hotel:

Hampton Inn & Suites Canyon

3101 4th Ave

Canyon, Texas 79015

Rooms start at $156/night

Registration closes Tuesday, September 2nd. 

For questions, please email WIRED@ANCW.org

Agenda:

Thursday, Sept 11, 2025

1:30 p.m. - Registration

2:00 p.m. - Chef Presentation

3:00 p.m. - Judge Steers From Video & Carcass Match

4:30 p.m. - Beef Industry Knowledge & Skills Contest

5:15 p.m. - Beef Harvest & Fabrication Demonstration

6:00 p.m. - Reception & Awards Presentation

Friday, Sept 12, 2025

7:30 a.m - Bus Tour Departs (This day will be filled with visits, tours and hands-on workshops. More details to come!)

12:00 p.m. - Lunch, provided by Merck Animal Health

6:00 p.m - Dinner and surprise activity

Saturday, Sept 13, 2025

8:00 a.m. - Coffee and Check-in

8:30 a.m. - Brands & Blazers introduction, fundraiser and blazer donation

9:00 a.m. - Hands-on Rotations

11:00 a.m - Grilling 101 and DIY lunch

1:00 p.m. - Media training and challenge  

3:00 p.m. - Collaboration in the Modern Beef Industry

4:00 p.m. - Adjourn