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October 2018
Tazewell Forage Field Meeting October 30th!
Join us in Tazewell County on October 30th at a forage field meeting and grazing demonstration to learn more about using multi-purpose forage crops for extending the grazing season and building soil health. Ten acres were seeded to 5 different annual forage mixtures in late August. Come out to compare the growth and production achieved with these forages mixtures and learn about the different opportunities for using them to support your livestock system. There will also be a special drone…
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Kentland Farm Beef and Forage Day
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 2019 Kentland Beef & Forage Day. This event will highlight current research projects at Kentland Farm as well as focus on grazing practices and pasture management. Speakers from VCE, Virginia Tech, and industry will deliver workshops and demonstrations click for more information Click flyer 2019 Kentland Flyer
Find out more »August 2020
Pasture-finished beef
Forage finished beef is of growing consumer and producer interest. Opportunities to direct market a higher value product appeals to producers. Healthier meat from animals raised on pasture appeals to consumers, and the ability to improve environmental outcomes appeals to both. Getting adequate growth to reach a "finished" state and addressing market issues can sometimes challenge, however. This workshop on forage finishing features expertise from Greg Halich (UKY ag economics) and Ed Rayburn (WVU forage specialist), long-time producers and marketers…
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