Extending the Sheep Grazing Season using Brassicas will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 11 am to 2pm. The speakers will discuss: Strategies for successful establishment of brassicas and cool season annuals and legumes Learn about grazing strategies using turnips with sheep Temporary electric fencing for small ruminants SL-10E Cost Share Program Click here for more information and flyer […]
Extending the Sheep Grazing Season using Brassicas will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 11 am to 2pm. The speakers will discuss: Strategies for successful establishment of brassicas and cool season annuals and legumes Learn about grazing strategies using turnips with sheep Temporary electric fencing for small ruminants SL-10E Cost Share Program For more information click the flyer here […]
The VFGC is inviting you to sponsor the 2024 Winter Forage Conference to be held at various locations across Virginia. This year attendees have a 4 different location or Livestream on the last day. Fill out my LGL Form!
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, but […]
Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District, Virginia Forage & Grassland Council, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Virginia Cooperative Extension are hosting the Fall Field Day on October 5, 2022 at the Bracketts Farm in Louisa, Virginia. Hear talks on adaptive management and grazing strategies, farming economics, herd health and more! Pasture walk with experts discussing forage utilization, weed management, […]
These workshops are designed for farmers looking to transform their farm operation into a profitable business with less work and stress. Dave Pratt has helped thousands of farm families build happier, healthier lives and improve the health and productivity of millions of acres and will be leading this 2-day advanced workshop . Dave began his career with the University of […]
Everyone is invited to attend and learn how Tim Service is developing a forage chain for finishing beef using a unique forage sequence including warm season grasses, annuals, perennial ryegrass and novel endophyte fescue. Also see how stockpiled forage, pollinator plots, two step weaning and riparian areas fit into his cattle operation. Overview and background of farm operation […]
These workshops are designed for farmers looking to transform their farm operation into a profitable business with less work and stress. Dave Pratt has helped thousands of farm families build happier, healthier lives and improve the health and productivity of millions of acres and will be leading this 2-day advanced workshop . Dave began his career with the University of […]
Register now to attend our May 31 pasture walk and learn how Miller Adams successfully established a pine silvopasture using native warm season forages to increase summer forage production and improve cattle performance during the intense heat of summer. During this tour of the Adams farm, we will learn about the role of silvopasture and the process Miller used to […]
Register here to attend our May 26 pasture walk and learn how Bob Brame successfully established native warm season forages to increase summer forage production and improve cattle performance in his grazing system. During this tour of the Brame farm, we will learn about the role of native forages on this farm and the process that Bob followed to establish […]