Unfortunately, one of our speakers needs to attend to an emergency in the family. As a result, we will need to cancel this event. We hope that we can make plans to host this workshop in the future, but we do not have any definite plans at this time. Thank you for understanding. Please reach out to the VFGC (vfgcforages@gmail.com) […]
THIS MEETING IS FULL. TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST. EMAIL vfgcforages@gmail.com and request to be placed on the waiting list. What will I need to bring to the school? Clothing/gear/footwear for all types of weather. Much of the school will be outside, rain or shine! Do I need to make plans for meals and lodging? We start at 8 […]
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 […]
The VFGC and its local partners invite you to an evening Pasture Walk at Happy Farmer Farm in Gladys, VA on the evening of June 5th. The event will begin at 5:30 with a boxed dinner followed by a walking tour of multiple pastures as we learn how Jerry Jennings has made improvements to the farm over the years to diversity […]
Summer Stockpiling is a method of grazing management whereby cool season dominated pastures are rested from green-up until mid-summer, then grazed intensively in the late summer. This forage, though not as high quality as spring flush growth, provides a grazing opportunity when other cool season grass growth has slowed down or is semi-dormant in the summer. Summer stockpiled forage can […]
Join nationally-renowned instructors Curt Pate and Lewis Sapp in the field to learn about: fence layout & grazing system design moving livestock in grazing scenarios calming and settling livestock using stockmanship to make your everyday chores easier & safer This is a one-time opportunity in a small group setting to learn stockmanship in the field. Limited to the first 30 to register. Questions about […]
Once again, VFGC and AFT will host a 2-day Ranching for Profit Workshop in Waynesboro this coming October. Click here for flyer. Fill out my LGL Form!
Part 1: Basics of Grazing Management Register early space is limited to 30 Join us for this comprehensive shortcourse on how to design and implement a managed grazing system: fence layout & grazing system design plant growth & grazing management pasture soil fertility & soil health matching forage quality & livestock needs If you have questions please contact Alston Horn […]
Part 2: Shamoka Run Farm Tour Register early space is limited to 30 Join us for this comprehensive shortcourse on how to design and implement a managed grazing system: fence layout & grazing system design plant growth & grazing management pasture soil fertility & soil health matching forage quality & livestock needs If you have questions please contact Alston Horn […]
The 2025 Fencing School that was to be held March 27th in Moneta, Virginia has been cancelled.
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