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