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 system including 50 acres of novel endophyte tall fescue and 18 acres of a native grass mix supporting his cow herd. Click here for flyer […]
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 system including 50 acres of novel endophyte tall fescue and 18 acres of a native grass mix supporting his cow herd. Click here for the […]
Class is full to be placed on the waiting list email vfgcforages@gmail.com and request to be placed on the waiting list. The 2023 Basic Grazing School will be held on May 2 & 3, 2023 at the Rapidan River Ranch, 3375 Graves Mill Road, Madison, Virginia. Designed with beginning and experienced producers in mind, this 2-day, intensive course will teach […]
Class is full to be placed on the waiting list email vfgcforages@gmail.com and request to be placed on the waiting list. 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 & nutrient management Fundamentals of […]
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 an upright growth form plus the capacity to spread, ideal for sacrifice pastures, feeding areas, or as a summer forage component in thinning pastures. A […]
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 under the guidance of our instructors. The 2023 Fence Building School will be held at two locations: FULL WED, APRIL 19: Bedford Extension Office. 1257 […]
The 2023 Fence Building School will be held at two locations: FULL 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 the County Nursing Home and Falling Creek Park). The complex is just south of Bedford off of Falling Creek Road (Route 714). County Farm […]
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 under the guidance of our instructors. The 2023 Fence Building School will be held at two locations: WED, APRIL 19: Bedford Extension Office. 1257 County […]
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 under the guidance of our instructors. The 2023 Fence Building School will be held at two locations: FULL WED, APRIL 19: Bedford Extension Office. 1257 […]
Join VFGC as we explore How Stockmanship, Infrastructure, and Forage Management can work together to work for you. Curt Pate has worked across the U. S. to teach effective stockmanship principles based on his lifelong experience in ranching and animal handling. His “for profit” approach highlights the increased economic benefits of handling stock correctly – not only chute side, […]
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