🏆 AFGC 2027 Award Nominations are OPEN! 🌱
Recognize outstanding individuals in the forage & grassland industry!
🌿 Distinguished Grasslander
🌱 Early Career
🏅 Merit
🥇 Medallion
📅 Deadline: Nov. 13, 2026!
Nominate today: afgc.org
🌱 AFGC 2027 Competition Forms are OPEN! 🏆
Enter the Forage Bowl, Photo Contest, Emerging Scientist, or Forage Spokesperson competition.
📅 Deadline: November 14, 2026!
Join us Jan. 11–14 in Knoxville, TN!
Apply today: afgc.org
Be part of something historic! IGC 2027 celebrates 100 years of grassland research June 13–18 in Leipzig, Germany. Connect with 700+ expected international attendees through sponsorship & exhibition opportunities!
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Registration is OPEN for the AFGC 2027 Annual Conference!
Join us January 11–14, 2027, in Knoxville, TN, for four days of networking, education, innovation, and impact as we advance the future of forage and grassland management.
For more information visit afgc.org.
⚡ Electric Fence School is coming to Fair Grove, MO!
Join us Oct. 16 for hands-on training in permanent high-tensile & portable polywire electric fencing.
📅 Oct. 16, 2026 | 8:30 AM–5 PM
📍 Fair Grove, MO
💲 $65/person
👥 Limited to 35 participants
Register by Oct. 12!
📣 The AFGC 2027 Call for Presentations is officially OPEN!
Have research, innovative ideas, or practical forage expertise to share? Submit your proposal to present at the 2027 AFGC Annual Conference.
Visit, afgc.org/annual-conference/ for more information!
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📣 Competition Forms Are Now Open for the 2027 AFGC Conference!
Applications are now open for the 2027 AFGC Conference competitions, taking place January 11–14, 2027, in Knoxville, Tennessee..
Visit afgc.org for competition details and to submit your forms today!
🌱 AFGC 2027 Award Nominations Are Now Open!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 American Forage & Grassland Council Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, January 11–14, 2027.
For more information, please visit afgc.org.
🌱 Strong roots build resilient farms.
Forage systems improve soil structure, nutrient cycling, and long-term productivity.
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🌿 Forages for Resilient Landscapes and Productive Futures.
Healthy forages do more than feed livestock—they build soil, protect water, and strengthen working lands.
#NationalForageWeek #ForageResilience #WorkingLands
🌿 Real People. Real Stories. Real Results.
"Sometimes the most powerful message is simply hearing someone share their experience—authentic, honest, and straight from the heart."
#NationalForageWeek
🐝 From livestock to pollinators, forages support life above and below the soil surface.
Diverse pastures mean healthier ecosystems.
#NationalForageWeek #Biodiversity #PasturePower
Growing Leaders, Building Futures.
Passion, curiosity, and hands-on experience are shaping the next generation of agricultural professionals. Reagan's story is a reminder that every journey starts with a single opportunity.
🐄 Healthy pastures = healthier herds, better gains, and more resilient operations.
Grazing lands are the backbone of livestock agriculture.
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🌾 Forages are the foundation of productive futures.
They feed animals, support soil health, and help farms adapt to changing conditions.
#NationalForageWeek #ForageFuture #AgResilience
Celebrating Excellence in Forage Quality
The Southeast Hay Contest and Hay Evaluation Contest were proud exhibitors at the 2026 AFGC Conference. Their presence highlighted the importance of innovation, evaluation, and excellence within the hay industry!
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Advancing Agriculture Through Education
Corteva presented a well-received workshop at the 2026 AFGC Conference, delivering relevant insights and practical takeaways. The session added depth and value to the overall conference experience!
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