Ronnie Nuckols agreed to plant five different annual forage mixtures in large strips across one hay field. After the second cutting of Teff hay the summer of 2014, the field was desiccated to kill all vegetation in preparation for a fall planting. The following seed mixtures were planted on September 2, 2014 and fertilized after planting. Weather was hot and […]
Augusta County Extension Office Programs Contact Matt Booher 540-245-5750, mrbooher@vt.edu Grazing Plan Workshop-Augusta County Government Center, Smith Room, March 22, 6-8 Pasture Walks, April 4th, April 18th, May 9th, May 23rd-Locations and topics TBA Fescue Management Field Day, Lucky Charms, Farm, Weyers, Cave, May 25, 9-11 am Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Field Day, Visit the “Forages Station” Virginia Tech McCormick […]
Join us at Swallow Hill Farm in Caroline County, Virginia on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Tim and Susan Tobin are hosting this field day as VFGC partners with the local Extension, SWCD and NRCS employees to conduct this forage and grazing event. The program will highlight how Tim is using specific forage species (annuals and perennials) to meet his production […]
Join us at Swallow Hill Farm in Caroline County, Virginia on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Tim and Susan Tobin are hosting this field day as VFGC partners with the local Extension, SWCD and NRCS employees to conduct this forage and grazing event. The program will highlight how Tim is using specific forage species (annuals and perennials) to meet his production […]
The Advanced Equine and Forage Management School will be taking place on Wednesday, March 2 from 9am to 3pm. This is geared toward equine barn managers and hay producers, this lunch and learn program will focus on management improvement for horse operations and hay production. Call (804) 598-5640 or (804) 561-2481 or e-mail Rachel or Laura at rgrosse@vt.edu or laurab08@vt.edu […]
The Advanced Equine and Forage Management School will be taking place on Wednesday, March 2 from 9am to 3pm. This is geared toward equine barn managers and hay producers, this lunch and learn program will focus on management improvement for horse operations and hay production. Call (804) 598-5640 or (804) 561-2481 or e-mail Rachel or Laura at rgrosse@vt.edu or laurab08@vt.edu […]
Richmond, VA, February 10, 2016 – Native Virginian J.B. Daniel recently received the American Forage and Grassland Council’s Pastureland Conservationist of the Year award for his exceptional education and outreach to promote sustainable grazing practices statewide. This annual award recognizes a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee who has exemplified outstanding service to the agency, our clients, and the science […]
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 management Grazing management Designing a rotational grazing system Fencing and watering options Strategies to extend the grazing season Matching forage quality & animal needs Creating a forage budget You will have […]
The 2016 VFGC Winter Forage Conferences will be held as scheduled. Join the VFGC for the 2016 Winter Forage Conferences: “Tall Fescue in the 21st Century: Understanding and Managing Tall Fescue in Grazing Systems” Speakers will include: Local producers speaking at each location Dr. Glen Aiken, (USDA Agricultural Research Service, Lexington, Kentucky) Dr. Joe Bouton, (Bouton Consulting) Dr. Craig […]
The Virginia Tech Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) and Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences are searching for a Ruminant Livestock Systems Specialist. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with a 75% extension and 25% research appointment located at the Southern Piedmont AREC in Blackstone, VA. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ruminant […]