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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 »Honeycutt Pasture Walk
Pasture Walk August 17, 2017 Demonstrating conversion of wildtype to novel endophyte fescue pastures for greater livestock performance and better environmental outcomes Tall fescue compared to a highly productive summer annual mix in neighboring field after 30 days of no rain. A variety of summer annuals have been donated by Halifax SWCD, Dodd’s Farm Supply, King’s Agriseeds, and CPS-South Hill for this project. Come evaluate the different mixtures and a variety of fertilizer treatments, while discussing the use of a…
Find out more »Winter Forage Conference, Wytheville, VA
Dr. Dennis Hancock Theme: If It Don’t Make Dollar$, It Don’t Make Sense: Adapting in a World of Change is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) winter forage conferences. This year’s conference highlights the realities of grassland farming and what it takes to adapt to the changing circumstances. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, where he is an associate professor in the Crop and Soil…
Find out more »Winter Forage Conference, Chatham, VA
Dr. Dennis Hancock Theme: If It Don’t Make Dollar$, It Don’t Make Sense: Adapting in a World of Change is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) winter forage conferences. This year’s conference highlights the realities of grassland farming and what it takes to adapt to the changing circumstances. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, where he is an associate professor in the Crop and Soil…
Find out more »Winter Forage Conference, Madison, VA
Dr. Dennis Hancock Theme: If It Don’t Make Dollar$, It Don’t Make Sense: Adapting in a World of Change is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) winter forage conferences. This year’s conference highlights the realities of grassland farming and what it takes to adapt to the changing circumstances. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, where he is an associate professor in the Crop and Soil…
Find out more »Winter Forage Conference, Weyers Cave, VA
Dr. Dennis Hancock Theme: If It Don’t Make Dollar$, It Don’t Make Sense: Adapting in a World of Change is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) winter forage conferences. This year’s conference highlights the realities of grassland farming and what it takes to adapt to the changing circumstances. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, where he is an associate professor in the Crop and Soil…
Find out more »Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
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. Workshop will be held in Raphine, Virginia on Thursday, March 15, 2018. See details and registration below. For agenda and more information click on 2018 VA Workshop Flyer
Find out more »2018 Virginia Fencing School
Virginia Forage and Grassland Council, in conjunction with Virginia Cooperative Extension, will again hold four Fencing Schools across Virginia this spring. These schools, taught by industry professionals, are equally beneficial to novice and experienced fence builders. During the schools, participants will learn about different fence types (electric and non-electric) and materials, proper brace and fence construction, the basics of electric fencing and electric fence trouble-shooting. The schools are limited to 30 participants and fill up quickly so sign up if…
Find out more »2018 Grazing School
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 management Grazing management Designing a rotational grazing system Fencing and watering options Strategies to extend the grazing season Matching forage quality & animal needs Creating a forage budget You will have hands-on opportunities to work with grazing tools, try out fencing materials, and practice…
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