The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) wishes to promote and expand the efficient utilization of forages to improve the economic and social well-being of all Virginians and enhance the beauty of the Commonwealth. Each year we recognize an outstanding forage and/or livestock producer in Virginia. This award is presented to an exceptional producer who has implemented innovative forage and […]
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 grazing management Designing a rotational grazing system Installing and using electric fencing Strategies to extend the grazing season Matching forage quality […]
Matt Booher, Rockingham County Extension Agent, has started a weekly digital forage mini-newsletter. If you would like to get on the email list to receive this, please contact Matt at mrbooher@vt.edu.
As a farmer in Virginia and a VFGC member, I’m sure you met David Fiske. Over the last 18 years, David served as a dedicated Board member of the VFGC and Superintendent of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center. So many of us benefitted from David’s service and dedication to Virginia agriculture as participants in research farm tours, […]
David Allen Fiske, (age 59) of Steeles Tavern Virginia died unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1959 in Charlottesville Virginia. David spent his younger years on the family farm and surrounding community near Aldie, Virginia. David was a loving son, brother, uncle, dedicated agriculturalist, community volunteer and caring friend to […]
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 […]
VFGC hosts a series of Summer Forage Field Days focusing on how Native Summer Forages can be effectively used for both production and wildlife benefits. As they say when it comes to NWSG’s, “What’s good for the bird is good for the herd!” The evening field days will include a meal at 5:30 pm followed by a pasture walk on […]
This school is full. The 2017 Grazing School will be held on April 25 & 26, 2017 at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research & Extension Center, McCormick Farm, Raphine, VA. Space is limited to 25. 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 […]
The 2017 AFGC Forage Conference Registration is CLOSED. Online Registration is CLOSED. There will also be No Walk-In Registration the Days of the Conference. Anyone interested in being on a Conference Waiting List needs to contact immediately: Tina Bowling at tina.bowling@afgc.org Join fellow AFGC Members and Forage Industry Colleagues for the 2017 AFGC Annual Conference Hosted by the Virginia Forage […]
Stockpiling and Strip Grazing to Extend the Grazing Season and Build Soil Health to be held December 13, 2016 at the Tralee Farm in Warrenton, Virginia. Click for more information stockpile-flyer-12-13-2016
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