Grazier School

May 11-12, 2021 12326 VPI Farm Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340 Southwest Agricultural Research and Extension Center 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. Forage ID and pasture assessment Pasture and grazing management Designing a rotational grazing system Fencing and […]

The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council has partnered with the American Farmland Trust and the Mountains to the Bay Grazing Alliance to bring the professional Ranching for Profit Workshops to the heart of Virginia.  Ranching for Profit workshops were first taught in the US by Stan Parsons in 1983. Since that time thousands of ranchers have participated in these professional workshops […]

Allen Williams is a 6th generation farmer and rancher and a founding partner of Understanding Ag, LLC. Allen has been consulting with farmers and ranchers, processors, and food companies across the US and in 34 other countries for more than 25 years. Understanding Ag: Understanding Ag is a regenerative agricultural consulting company that provides the support and confidence to help […]

The 2022 VFGC Grazing School is full,  email vfgcforages@gmail.com to request to be placed on the waiting list.  Include full name, address, and email in your request. Thank you for your interest in the grazing school. 2022 VFGC Grazing School for May 18-19th is now open for registration.  This grazing school is for Producer Only, No Agency Participant at this […]

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 […]