Objectives
- Promote and expand the utilization of forages to improve the economic and social well-being of all Virginians
- Provide a forum for identifying opportunities to expand forage-animal agriculture
- Promote forages for desirable and efficient means of utilizing land resources for food and fiber production
- Coordinate efforts of agricultural services, supply and production functions to increase farm profits and efficiency of agricultural production
- Direct and encourage research and education to expand forage production, utilization, and marketing
- Promote the value of forage crops for soil and water conservation, abatement of air and water pollution and enhancement of Virginia’s natural beauty
- Educate consumers on the benefits derived from an efficient and profitable forage/animal agriculture
- Encourage outstanding achievements in the forage industry through recognition programs
- Develop vigorous leadership in activities beneficial to the forage industry and Virginia agriculture
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Upcoming Events
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Holsinger Field Day
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Virginia Forage and Grassland Council Forage Tour in Middletown, VA
October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
2021 Advanced Grazing School Ranching for Profit Workshop
October 12 @ 9:00 am - October 13 @ 4:00 pm -
Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems for Livestock
October 21 @ 9:00 am - October 22 @ 4:00 pm -
2022 Winter Forage Conference. The Green Side of Beef: In Defense of Grassland Agriculture
January 18, 2022 @ 8:00 am - January 22, 2022 @ 3:00 pm