Jason Duggin is an Extension Beef Specialist at the University of Georgia. Mr. Duggin has statewide responsibilities working with County Extension Faculty and the beef cattle industry. During his career at UGA, he has directed and implemented new concepts in three historic Extension programs that allow producers to consign cattle to gain first-hand knowledge. These include the Bull Evaluation Program, Heifer Efficiency and Reproduction Development (H.E.R.D.) Program, and the Georgia Beef Challenge. Additionally, Jason has implemented new technologies and management tools while maintaining relevance to Georgia cattle producers. Mr. Duggin developed three new programs to address the needs of the industry. These programs are the Livestock Emergency Response Planning Program for law enforcement, Top Hand Program to teach youth proper cattle handling and processing, and Elite Stockman to develop leadership skills and industry awareness for high school and college-aged individuals.