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July 2018
Summer Pasture Walk, Appomattox County
Join us at Lund Angus Farm on the evening of July 19th for a tour and pasture walk with Dick and Mary Lund in Appomattox County. The Lund’s have developed a grass fed and finished Black Angus beef system using different forages and grazing techniques as part of a conservation grazing plan. This event will begin at 5:30 pm with a simple meal followed by the evening pasture walk. Space is limited so register for $10 today to secure your…
Find out more »August 2018
Summer Pasture Walk in Laurel Fork
Stephen Turner has implemented many conservation and grazing practices on his farm, which now allows him to graze more cows on fewer acres and feed less hay. All farmers and landowners are invited to attend this educational event to learn how this can be done on their farms. Featured will be: Conservation practices to improve gazing Using stockpiled forage to extend the grazing season. Updates from Soil and Water Conservation District and NRCS Pasture walk and farm tour Results from…
Find out more »Pasture Walk Chase City, Virginia
Demonstrating conversion of wildtype to novel endophyte fescue pastures for greater livestock performance and better environmental outcomes Honeycutt pasture walk 2018 flyer
Find out more »Summer Pasture Walk Giles County
Important Change : We have decided to move the dinner to Angel's Rest Baptist Church instead of the high school. Angels Rest Baptist Church 1601 Wenonah Ave Pearisburg, VA Fill out my LGL form!
Find out more »June 2019
Electric Fencing Clinic
Can your electric fence make their eyes water and their knees buckle? Cost $10.00/person includes dinner Topics covered: Energizer selection Installing and testing a proper ground Troubleshooting electric fence problems Fence layout and paddock design Please register by Wednesday June 26, 2019 by contacting Matt Booher at 540-245-5750 (office) 540-325-7503 (cell) or email mrbooher@vt.edu
Find out more »July 2019
Warm Season Grasses Pasture Walk
There will be a Warm Season Grasses Pasture Walk on July 16, 2019 at Jerry and Judy Ingle's Farm in Jonesville, Virginia. To register call Lee County Extension Office at 276-546-2057 or Daniel Boone Soil Water Conservation District at 276-346-0501. For more information please see the attached flyer. WarmSeason Flyer
Find out more »August 2019
VFGC Summer Pasture Walk: August 28th at 5 PM at Dragonfly Farms
Join us on the evening of August 28th for a VFGC Summer Pasture Walk at Dragonfly Farms in Louisa County, VA. Bruce Johnson and his family are hosting this pasture walk to highlight how he has developed a well-balanced forage production system to support his all-natural, grass-fed and finished beef production system. Come see for yourself how Bruce is using improved cool season perennials, native warm season forages along with annuals to successfully meet the demand of his livestock, in…
Find out more »September 2019
Tri-State Pasture Series: Virginia Final Native Grass Pasture Walk
Join us on September 4, 2019 for a native grass field day at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Learn how to establish and manage native grasses for forage and wildlife benefits, and tour research plots with native grasses on the farm. This field day is part of the Tri-State Pasture Field Days in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Information for Middleburg AREC location. 2019 MAREC NWSG Field Day Flyer Fill out my LGL form!
Find out more »Bee-friendly Beef Summer Pasture Walk
Field day topics include: • Establishing and managing native grasses and wildflowers for cattle and bees • Native grass and wildflower options for planting • Tour of current research on native grasses/wildflowers Click here for flyerPasture Walk flyer SVAREC Fill out my LGL form!
Find out more »Native Grass and Tall Fescue Pasture Walk in Patrick County
Field day topics include: Establishing and managing native grasses for cattle How to identify native grasses and evaluate stands System management to reduce fescue toxicosis Incorporating and managing NE+ fescue pastures No pre-registration required, snacks and beverages will be provided. Pasture Walk flyer Sparks
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