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SUMMARY:2022 Adaptive Grazing and Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUnderstanding Ag: Understanding Ag is a regenerative agricultural consulting company that provides the support and confidence to help our clients reduce input costs\, generate actual profits and ensure family farming futures. We accomplish this by educating and mentoring farmers\, ranchers\, landowners\, businesses\, and communities in the principles and practices needed to restore\, repair\, rebuild\, regenerate their farming and ranching ecosystems. \nClick here for the flyer 2022 Understanding Ag Workshop \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/2022-adaptive-grazing-and-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Amissville Firehall\, 14711 Lee Highway\, Amissville\, VA\, 20106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grazier School,Workshop
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T225239Z
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SUMMARY:Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems for Livestock
DESCRIPTION:The Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems for Livestock has been postponed until Spring of 2022. Thank you for your interest in Solar-Powered Water Pumping for Livestock workshop.
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/solar-powered-water-pumping-systems-for-livestock/
LOCATION:Shenandoah Valley AREC\, 128 Cyrus McCormick Circle\, Raphine\, VA\, 24472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Tours,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000
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SUMMARY:2021 Advanced Grazing School Ranching for Profit Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 integrating economics into the development and proper management of grazing systems in the US\, South Africa and Australia. This is truly an amazing opportunity for Virginia producers to learn from cattleman\, rancher\, instructor and CEO of the Ranch Management Consultants\, Dallas Mount\, in a 2-day Ranching for Profit Workshop. If you register and attend both days\, you get a real-world value of nearly $1\,000 for only $150. Don’t miss this opportunity. It is limited to the first 100 participants to register. This will be hosted at Renback Farm just a few miles south of the town of Madison\, VA. All the agenda topics and registration details are in the linked brochure and on the website. If you have further questions about the program call Jacob Gilley at 540-219-5015. \nDallas Mount will be the professional instructor at this 2-day advanced workshop. Dallas has sat at hundreds of kitchen tables and delivered workshops to thousands of ranchers across the US\, Canada\, and Australia to help them improve the profitability and overall health of their business. He has hands-on experience working in cow-calf\, yearling\, feedlot and hay enterprises. Dallas began teaching the Ranching for Profit School in 2012 and established himself as an elite instructor. Dallas\, his wife and two teenage children own and manage a cell-grazing operation near Wheatland\, WY. In 2019 he purchased Ranch Management Consultants from Dave and Kathy Pratt. He currently serves as CEO now leading the ranching for profit school and the Executive Link Program creating profitable businesses\, with healthy land and happy families. \nCOME PREPARED…To learn\, be challenged and ready to interact with the professional instructor and a group of peers from across Virginia. \nIf you register for both days you will receive the book\, “Turnaround Farms”\, by rancher and instructor Dave Pratt as well as a 1-year membership in the VFGC. A combined value of $50. \nOctober 12th 9:00—4:00 \nThree Secrets for Increasing Profits \n\nDo you own a business or just a pile of assets and a bunch of jobs?\nSetting a profit target and working backwards to achieve it!\nUsing the Ranching for Profit benchmarks to find profit drivers and dead wood\nRestructuring your operation for profitability\n\n October 13th 9:00—4:00 \nCattlemen vs. Grassmen: Economic Leverage of Grazing \n\nThe value of cattle vs. the value of grass\nStocking rate vs. Carrying Capacity\nSoil health is the foundation of ag business health\nApplying the 3 Secrets for Increasing Profits into the 5 Cell Grazing Principles\n\nClick here for the 2021 Advanced Grazing School Brochure \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/2021-ranching-for-profit-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Renback Barn\, 8668 S. Blue Ridge Turnpike\, Rochelle\, 22738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grazier School,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T193000
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SUMMARY:2021 Electric Fencing School\, July 14\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a VFGC Electric Fencing School! You will learn the basics of using electric fencing effectively\, including: energizer selection and installation\, proper grounding\, selection of component parts (high-tensile smooth wire\, poly-wire\, step-in posts\, etc.) We will also discuss troubleshooting\, as well as tips and tricks for better using electric fencing in your grazing management. We will cap off the evening with an in-field session where you can try out various types of reels\, wire\, posts\, and other tools. Dinner is included with your $15 registration. Bring a camp chair for the field. We look forward to seeing you there! \n2021 VFGC Electric fence school \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/2021-electric-fencing-school/
LOCATION:McCormick Farm\, 128 McCormick Farm Circle\, Raphine\, VA\, 24472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fencing School,Summer Tours,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000
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SUMMARY:2021 Grazing School
DESCRIPTION:May 11-12\, 2021\n12326 VPI Farm Road\, Glade Spring\, VA 24340\nSouthwest Agricultural Research and Extension Center \nDesigned 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. \n\nForage ID and pasture assessment\nPasture and grazing management\nDesigning a rotational grazing system\nFencing and watering options\nStrategies to extend the grazing season\nMatching forage quality & animal needs\nUnderstanding a forage budget\n\n You will have hands-on opportunities to work with grazing tools and try out fencing materials. \nFeatures a hands-on exercise in which you will work with an instructor \nto begin developing a grazing plan outline for your farm. \nFlyer May 2021 Grazing School \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/2021-grazing-school/
LOCATION:Southwest Agricultural Research and Extension Center\, 12326 VPI Farm Road\, Glade Spring\, VA\, 24340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grazier School,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T210000
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CREATED:20200629T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T230448Z
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SUMMARY:Pasture-finished beef
DESCRIPTION: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 of forage finished beef. In addition to these guests\, a producer panel will offer insights from the full-time producers’ perspective. Join us August 11\, 12\, and 13 from 7 – 9 PM EDT for these highly educational sessions. \nThis educational workshop will be three concurrent sessions\, 7-9 pm EDT August 11-13th. Participants will receive a pasture-finished beef production manual and copies of all presentation materials. Hard copies of materials will be mailed to participants in VA\, WV\, and KY\, and if available to other states. Electronic versions of the materials will be made available to everyone. \nClick here Profitable Pastures VA Flyer \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/pasture-finished-beef/
LOCATION:on-line\, Web
CATEGORIES:Grazier School,Livestock and Forage Field Day,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T170000
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SUMMARY:Basic Grazing School for May 12-13 2020 to be hosted at Glade Spring
DESCRIPTION:JB Daniel compares estimating stockpile yield using a grazing stick versus a plate meter. \nThe Grazing School originally scheduled for May 12-13\, 2020\, in Glade Spring has to be cancelled for now due to the uncertain conditions regarding the Corona virus and the Governor’s stay at home order through June 10th. Everyone who sent in registration checks will get refunded in full. If possible we will try to reschedule this grazing school in the fall of the year. \nDesigned 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.\n• Forage ID and pasture assessment\n• Pasture and grazing management\n• Designing a rotational grazing system\n• Fencing and watering options\n• Strategies to extend the grazing season\n• Matching forage quality & animal needs\n• Understanding a forage budget\nYou will have hands-on opportunities to work with grazing tools and try out fencing materials.\nFeatures a hands-on exercise in which you will work with an instructor\nto begin developing a customized grazing plan for your farm. \nClick here for Flyer May 2020 grazing school
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/basic-grazing-school-for-may-12-13-2020-to-be-hosted-at-glade-spring/
LOCATION:Southwest Agricultural Research and Extension Center\, 12326 VPI Farm Road\, Glade Spring\, VA\, 24340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fencing School,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T190000
DTSTAMP:20240328T051221
CREATED:20190802T122853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T170608Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Pasture Series: Virginia Final Native Grass Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInformation for Middleburg AREC location. 2019 MAREC NWSG Field Day Flyer \nFill out my LGL form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/tr-state-pasture-series-virginia-final-native-grass-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:MARE Center\, 5527 Sullivan's Mill Road\, Middleburg\, VA\, 20117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Tours,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T190000
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CREATED:20190530T231654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T232244Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Fencing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Can your electric fence make their eyes water and their knees buckle?\nCost $10.00/person includes dinner\nTopics covered: \nEnergizer selection \nInstalling and testing a proper ground \nTroubleshooting electric fence problems \nFence layout and paddock design \nPlease register by Wednesday June 26\, 2019 by contacting Matt Booher at 540-245-5750 (office) 540-325-7503 (cell) or email mrbooher@vt.edu
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/electric-fencing-clinic/
LOCATION:Holsinger Homeplace Farms\, 2957 Holsinger Road\, Broadway\, VA\, 22815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Tours,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T170000
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CREATED:20190223T230957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T173924Z
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SUMMARY:Grazing School for Ag Professionals April 2019
DESCRIPTION:April 24-25\, 2019 in Raphine\, VA\, at the Shenandoah Valley Ag Research and Extension Center. This 2-day\, in-depth training is designed specifically for conservationists\, Extension agents and other Ag professionals working at the field level. This immersion style training is designed to provide a better understanding of assessment and management of the resources that make up a grazing system including: \n● Forage species\, plant growth and grazing management \n● Farm assessment and forage supply/livestock demand \n● Grazing arithmetic and pasture allocation \n● Grazing system design\, livestock flow\, stock density management and grazing plan development \nThis school will be hosted at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research & Extension Center located at 128 Cyrus McCormick Circle\, Raphine\, VA 24472. \nSpace is limited to the first 30 paid registrations. This course is located central to the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia. \nApproved for 8.0 DCR contact hours for Certified Conservation Planners and 6.5 CEU’s for Certified Nutrient Management Planners \nClick Flyer Grazing School for Agriculture Professionals Apr 2019 \n\nFill out my LGL form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/grazing-school-for-ag-professionals-april-2019/
LOCATION:Shenandoah Valley AREC\, 128 Cyrus McCormick Circle\, Raphine\, VA\, 24472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grazier School,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T083000
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CREATED:20190118T010403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T173621Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove the toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers\, company representatives\, and researchers from across the country. Topics include: fescue toxicosis\, economics\, establishment and first year management\, seed and endophyte testing\, long-term pasture management\, company products\, incentives\, and producer perspectives. \n \n2019 Novel Tall Fescue Flyer \nFill out my LGL form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/novell-tall-fescue-renovation-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern Piedmont Center\, 2375 Darvills Road\, Blackstone\, VA\, 23824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181025T170000
DTSTAMP:20240328T051221
CREATED:20180709T212936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T154038Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing School
DESCRIPTION:Reaching for the Next Level in Grazing Management? \nThis intensive\, 1-day school is geared for producers who are backgrounding calves or raising replacements on pasture\, as well as pasture-based dairy and finishing operations. The school will teach participants how to create and meet realistic animal performance goals on a pasture-based diet. It will go into an in-depth look at performance-enhancing forage systems including: cool – and warm-season annual pasture\, native warm-season pasture\, alfalfa based systems\, and improved cool-season perennial pasture. Participants will also learn about strategic supplementation of pasture using fiber-based byproducts\, advanced plant physiology\, and improved variety selection. Register today to take your grazing management to the next level! Space is limited 30! \n \n 2018 VFGC Advanced Grazing School Brochure Please print brochure then complete profile and registration and mail along with check to the address on the form. \nDr. Mark McCann \n \nThe school will be led by forage specialists from the NRCS & Virginia Cooperative Extension. In addition\, we will be joined by special guest and instructor\, Dr. Mark McCann\, Livestock & Forage Specialist with the University of Georgia.
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/advanced-grazing-school/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180809T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180809T203000
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CREATED:20180708T150015Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Pasture Walk in Laurel Fork
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll farmers and landowners are invited to attend this educational event to learn how this can be done on their farms. \nFeatured will be: \n\nConservation practices to improve gazing\nUsing stockpiled forage to extend the grazing season.\nUpdates from Soil and Water Conservation District and NRCS\nPasture walk and farm tour\nResults from grazing study comparing toxic fescue vs. novel endophyte fescue\nProducer presentation-results of grazing endophyte free fescue.\nEquipment displays\n\nRegister today for $12 (includes dinner) at www.vaforages.org or complete the form on next sheet and return with your payment before August 2\, 2018. \n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nDr. John Fike\, Virginia Tech Forage Extension Specialist\nTim Phipps\, New River Soil and Water District\nMark Strauss\, DVM \nPasture Walk Flyer 2018 August \nSecure Online Registration: \nFill out my LGL form!
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/summer-pasture-walk-in-laurel-fork/
LOCATION:Stephen Turner Farm\, 14722 Danville Pike\, Laurel Fork\, VA\, 24352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Tours,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T170000
DTSTAMP:20240328T051221
CREATED:20180104T021049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T213731Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove the toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers\, company representatives\, and researchers from across the country. \nWorkshop will be held in Raphine\, Virginia on Thursday\, March 15\, 2018. See details and registration below. \nFor agenda and more information click on 2018 VA Workshop Flyer
URL:https://vaforages.org/event/novel-tall-fescue-renovation-workshop/
LOCATION:Raphine Volunteer Fire Company\, 2130 Raphine Road\, Raphine\, Virgnia\, 24472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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