2026 Annual Conference

The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council will be hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at The Ohio Department of Agriculture (8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg OH 43068). This meeting serves as an opportunity to interact with forage growers of all backgrounds and interests and share with each other. Along with socialization you can listen to intriguing presentations, interact with vendors of forage growing supplies, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council is Ohio’s commodity organization for pasture and hay crops. The Ohio State University partners closely with the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council to support forage education, research, and outreach throughout the state. It is the only organization of its kind, bringing together farmers, conservationists, academics, industry representatives, and service personnel into a shared environment to converse and build relationships that lead to more productive forage and grassland ecosystems and more profitable farm operations. The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council is the state affiliate organization of the American Forage and Grassland Council. Ohio members are automatically extended membership to the national level for even more networking opportunities and learning experiences.

The 2026 meeting theme is “Feeding Forages ↔ Forages Feeding Us” and will feature information nutrient management for forage production, cutting edge research from The Ohio State University, and producer insights from local hay, beef, and sheep farmers. 

Service and achievement awards will be announced at the annual meeting. There will also be opportunities to socialize with your peers and to visit with vendors of related agricultural products at the event.

Full agenda listed below.

Registration and Costs

Online registration for the annual conference has closed. Late RSVPs will be accepted until registration is maxed out. Please contact Christine Gelley at Gelley.2@osu.edu or 740-305-3173 for late registration.