The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council
The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) was formed June 9, 1977; we are an affiliate member of the American Forage and Grassland Council and a non-profit organization of the Commonwealth. Activities of the council are supported by members, industry, and partnering organizations. VFGC currently has over 300 members from across Virginia.
The mission of the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council is to educate producers, policy makers, and the general public about the economic, environmental, and social benefits of forage-based production systems. Please explore our website to learn about upcoming educational programs and resources regarding forage production, grazing management, and grassland resource conservation.
Join us for the first Pasture Walk of the season at Andy Duke’s, Burnley Farm near Beaverdam, VA. In just two short years Andy has transformed this from a cropping system to an improved grazing…
Designed with beginning and experienced producers in mind, this 2-day, intensive course will teach you everything you need to know to better manage grazing on your farm. Basic pasture and forage management Soil fertility &…
The Rockingham County Extension Office is hosting a crabgrass seed pool. The variety we are offering this year is Quick-n-Big Spreader, developed by Dalrymple Farms of Thomas, Oklahoma. This is an improved forage crabgrass with…
Join VFGC for this comprehensive fence-building school. You will learn from leading industry experts about materials selection, brace design and fence layout and construction. The afternoon portion will include hands-on fence construction in the field…
The 2023 Fence Building School will be held at two locations: WED, APRIL 19: Bedford Extension Office. 1257 County Farm Road, Suite B, Bedford, VA 24523 Extension Office is part of the Falling Creek Complex (includes…
Join VFGC as we explore How Stockmanship, Infrastructure, and Forage Management can work together to work for you. Curt Pate Curt Pate has worked across the U. S. to teach effective stockmanship principles based…