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Pasture Walk August 17, 2017 Demonstrating conversion of wildtype to novel endophyte fescue pastures for greater livestock performance and better environmental outcomes Tall fescue compared to a highly productive summer annual mix in neighboring field after 30 days of no rain. A variety of summer annuals have been donated by Halifax SWCD, Dodd’s Farm Supply, […]

Maximizing animal performance on pastures in summer is a game of minimizing stresses and putting the best bite of forage possible in front of the animal. Join us to learn about summer grazing strategies, herd health, forage management, and more. $5 /person payable at the door, but must RSVP by Friday, Aug. 11 to reserve your […]

The VFGC will be holding it’s 2017 Fencing School at four locations this year.  The each school will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 and the locations are as follows March 22 at Dobyns Community Center, Stuart, VA March 29 at Thompson Valley Community Center, Tazewell, VA April 5 at John H. Enders Vol Fire Department, Berryville, VA  April 12 at Beck-N-Rich Farm, Raphine, VA 2017 […]