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January 2018
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$, It Don’t Make Sense: Adapting in a World of Change is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) winter forage conferences. This year’s conference highlights the realities of grassland farming and what it takes to adapt to the changing circumstances. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, where he is an associate professor in the Crop and Soil…
Find out more »February 2018
Winter Forage Conference, Weyers Cave, VA
Dr. Dennis Hancock Theme: If It Don’t Make Dollar$, 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 »March 2018
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 »April 2018
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…
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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