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July 2015
July Forage Field Day in Berryville, VA
The next VFGC forage field day is scheduled for July 10th, 2015 in Berryville, VA at Smith Meadows Farm. This is your chance to visit a diverse, grass-finished production operation that markets much of their livestock product through the leading farmers’ markets in Washington DC. Come visit this farm and hear the story of how this farm was transformed over the last 20 years by Forrest Pritchard, the well-known farmer and author of Gaining Ground: A Story of Farmers’ Markets…
Find out more »March 2016
2016 Spring/Summer Forage and Grazing Events
Augusta County Extension Office Programs Contact Matt Booher 540-245-5750, mrbooher@vt.edu Grazing Plan Workshop-Augusta County Government Center, Smith Room, March 22, 6-8 Pasture Walks, April 4th, April 18th, May 9th, May 23rd-Locations and topics TBA Fescue Management Field Day, Lucky Charms, Farm, Weyers, Cave, May 25, 9-11 am Virginia Cattlemen's Association Summer Field Day, Visit the "Forages Station" Virginia Tech McCormick Farm, Raphine, July 8, 10am-3pm VFGC Summer Forage Tour,: Planning for Drought in your Forage System, Virginia Tech McCormick Farm,…
Find out more »July 2017
Native Summer Forage for Beef and Bobs
For all farmers and landowners in the region to attend and learn about the benefits of using native summer forages for both grazing and wildlife habitat. • Why did Tim decide to establish these grasses years ago? • How to establish native summer forages − Species and variety considerations − Site prep and planting recommendations • Tim’s experience keeping the stands healthy and productive - Grazing management and summer productivity - Managing soil fertility and brush control ● A new…
Find out more »Native Summer Forage for Beef and Bobs
For all farmers and landowners in the region to attend and learn about the benefits of using native summer forages for both grazing and wildlife habitat. • Why do farmers use these types of grasses? • How to establish native summer forages − Species and variety considerations −Site prep and planting recommendations • Carl Stafford’s experience keeping the stands healthy and productive - Grazing management and summer productivity - Benefits to the livestock, your grazing system and to the wildlife…
Find out more »Native Summer Forage for Beef and Bobs
For all farmers and landowners in the region to attend and learn about the benefits of using native summer forages for both grazing and wildlife habitat. • Why do farmers use these types of grasses? • How to establish native summer forages − Species and variety considerations − Site prep and planting recommendations • Charlie Drumheller’s experience keeping the stands healthy and productive - Grazing management and summer productivity - Benefits to the livestock, your grazing system and to the…
Find out more »2017 Annual Livestock and Forage Field Day
The annual Livestock and Forage Field Day at the Virginia Tech Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. The station tours will provide an overview of livestock and forage research being conducted at the station. Registration will begin at 2:00 p.m., with a sponsored dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be a tour in the afternoon and an educational session in the evening. Topics to be covered include silvopasture implementation and…
Find out more »2017 Kentland Beef & Forage Day
Demonstrations and workshops on: Feeder cattle quality and marketing Economics of cattle handling Bale handling and processing equipment Alternative forages and grazing strategies Practical application of precision technology in livestock & forages July 27, 2017 Virginia Tech’s Kentland Farm Blacksburg, VA Contact Pulaski County Extension at 540-980-7761 or email paulette@vt.edu for more information 2017 Kentland Beef and Forage Day flyer
Find out more »July 2018
Summer Pasture Walk in Laurel Fork, Virginia
VFGC partners with the Carroll Grayson Cattle Producers Assn. to host a summer pasture walk and field day August 9th at Stephen Turner’s Farm in Laurel Fork, VA. Mr. Turner has implemented many conservation and grazing practices on his farm which now allows him to graze more cows on less acres and feed less hay. Registration begins at 1:00 pm and the program runs from 2 pm to 8 :30 pm. Register today for $12 to attend this event which…
Find out more »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…
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