The 2026 Ohio Beef Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), will take place March 19–22 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Recognized as Ohio’s premier beef industry event, the Expo provides attendees with valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow through hands-on education, networking, and industry engagement.
The Ohio Beef Expo offers a wide range of educational opportunities designed to inform and equip cattle producers, youth exhibitors, and industry professionals with practical tools and knowledge to enhance their operations.
One featured educational opportunity this year is the First Defense Cattlemen’s Learning Center Seminar, a 45-minute interactive session, taking place in the sale ring on the trade show floor in the Voinovich Building. This seminar, scheduled for Thursday, March 19, will focus on calving timing, offering expert insight and proven management strategies to help producers keep their herds on track during calving season, improve efficiency, and support herd health and productivity.
Additional seminar time slots remain available for organizations and companies interested in hosting an educational session during the 2026 Ohio Beef Expo. Available times and more information about the Ohio Beef Expo and the Cattlemen’s Learning Center can be found at www.ohiobeefexpo.com or by calling (614) 873-6736.
Posted: March 3, 2026