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SUMMARY:2026 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nService 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. \nView the full conference agenda here. \nRegistration and Costs\nOnline 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.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/2026-ohio-forage-and-grasslands-council-conference/
LOCATION:The Ohio Department of Agriculture\, 8995 East Main Street\, Reynoldsburg\, 43068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Hocking SWCD Grazing Workshop and Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nHocking Hills Church of Christ\n28290 Chieftain Drive\nLogan\, Ohio 43138 \n*Field portion location given at workshop \nJoin conservation staff for a day of grazing discussions and assistance. We will discuss the importance of soil health\, fertility and testing\, nutrient management\, forages\, and cost-share programs. There will be indoor presentations and an outdoor pasture walk. Please dress for the weather. \nLunch will be provided to the attendees. \nAttendees will receive soil testing. \nRegistration is REQUIRED but the program is free to attend. Space is limited to 35. \nRegistration deadline will be Friday\, March 6.  \nRegister by calling Hocking SWCD at 740-385-3016 or emailing Dani Gill at danielle.gill@hocking.oh.gov
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CATEGORIES:Pasture Walk
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SUMMARY:2026 Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nIrish Ridge Farm\n621 TWP Road 100\nMt. Pleasant\, Ohio 43939 \nJoin the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council at this interactive field day at the farm of OFGC Members – Bruce & Bev Riddle. Come for a farm tour and demos: \n\nStorage forages\nAdapted feeding methods\nStockpiling\nFertilizing\nFrost seeding\nWater systems\nSummer annual forage plots\nBiological treatment plots\nLivestock handling facilities\nDrone use on farm\nHay equipment\nVirtual fence presentation\nBruce’s tractor collection\n\nLunch will be provided to the attendees who register by August 3rd. \nRegistration is REQUIRED. Free for members and $20 per person for non-members. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, email info@ohioforage.com or call or text Gary at 419-348-3500.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/2026-field-day/
LOCATION:Irish Ridge Farm\, 621 TWP RD 100\, Mt. Pleasant\, OH\, 43939\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:2027 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council will be hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday\, February 5\, 2027 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 2027 meeting theme is “Future of Forages” and will feature information about virtual fencing\, forage selection\, hay storage and feeding management\, producer presentations\, Ohio State student research\, updates\, and more. \nService 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. \nFull conference agenda is in development and will be available soon. \nDeadline to register is February 1\, 2026. \nRegistration and Costs\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 2I would like to register to attend the 2027 Annual Conference as... *--- Select Choice ---An OFGC / AFGC memberA student (youth through grad school)A non-memberA vendorPlease choose one.Attendee #1 Name *FirstLastAttendee #1 Email *Attendee #2 NameFirstLastAttendee #2 EmailCompanyCompany AddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeBest Phone Number *Email *Must be the email registered with OFGC. Student Email *Must be your .edu email.Name *FirstLastEducation LevelElementaryHigh SchoolTrade SchoolCollegeGraduate SchoolName of SchoolCompanyTitleAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *NextOFGC / AFGC Member AttendancePrice: $40.00Student AttendancePrice: $20.00Non-Member AttendancePrice: $80.00Vendor RegistrationPrice: $100.00Note: This includes the cost of your table and attendance for two individuals.Total$0.00Stripe Credit Card *CardName on CardSubmit
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LOCATION:The Ohio Department of Agriculture\, 8995 East Main Street\, Reynoldsburg\, 43068\, United States
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