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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Grazing School originally scheduled for May 12-13, 2020, in Glade Spring has to be cancelled for now due to the uncertain conditions regarding the Corona virus and the Governor’s stay at home order through June 10th. Everyone who sent in registration checks will get refunded in full. If possible we will try to reschedule this grazing school in the […]
Sign up now for the 2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop hosted by Virginia Tech and the Alliance for Grassland Renewal. Remember when Dr. Dan Undersander reminded us of the danger of being penny wise and pound foolish at the 2020 VFGC winter conferences? Specifically, Dr. Undersander mentioned how novel endophyte tall fescue can often increase cow conception rates and […]
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, King’s Agriseeds, and CPS-South Hill […]
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 dinner Augusta Extension Office, 540-245-5750, mrbooher@vt.edu […]
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