20
Feb
2023 IFGC Annual Conference
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Registration is now open for the 2023 IFGC Conference. Click below to register: REGISTER TO ATTEND This year’s event will take place at Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Full details, including the schedule and speakers, are available on the registration site. https://agribiz.swoogo.com/2023ifgc
16
Feb
2022 IFGC Conference
Registration is now open for the 2022 IFGC Conference. Click below to register: REGISTER TO ATTEND This year’s event will take place at the Iowa State University McNay Research and Demonstration Farm near Chariton, Iowa. Full details, including the schedule and speakers, are available on the registration site. https://agribiz.swoogo.com/2022ifgc
30
Aug
UPDATED: Iowa Forage and Grasslands Conference Returning to Des Moines
2018 Dates are Set! November 26-27, 2018 The Iowa Forage and Grasslands Council will return their annual meeting and conference to the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn on November 26-27, 2018. Featured speakers include renowned grazing consultant Jim Gerrish, and Byron Shelton, Senior Program Director of the Savory Institute.
16
Apr
McNay Research Farm will host Greenhorn Grazing Workshop Series
Livestock producers who want to learn about optimizing forage and livestock production while conserving natural resources are invited to attend the Greenhorn Grazing series at the Iowa State University McNay Research Farm near Chariton this summer and fall. Iowa State Extension and Outreach beef specialist Joe Sellers said the series has been a popular management... Read More
16
Apr
McNay Research Farm will host Greenhorn Grazing Workshop Series
Livestock producers who want to learn about optimizing forage and livestock production while conserving natural resources are invited to attend the Greenhorn Grazing series at the Iowa State University McNay Research Farm near Chariton this summer and fall. Iowa State Extension and Outreach beef specialist Joe Sellers said the series has been a popular management... Read More
03
Oct
UPDATED: Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Conference Set for Jan 18, 2018
ANNUAL CONFERENCE JANUARY 18, 2018 – AMES, IOWA DOWNLOAD AGENDA COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM! The annual Iowa Forage and Grassland Council (IFGC) Conference will once again be held in Ames for its 2018 event. The conference is set for Jan. 18 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center, just south of Stephens Auditorium at the Iowa... Read More
03
Oct
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar to Discuss Management-Intensive Grazing and Grasslands
Ames, Iowa – Pasture and forage acres are critical to soil conservation and the profitability of beef cattle operations. Joe Sellers, Beef Field Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will discuss which practices make grazing more effective and how management-intensive grazing can work on Iowa farms. He will also discuss where opportunities exist... Read More
01
Aug
Workshops for Iowa Producers
August 2 | 45249 170th Ave, Chariton | FREE McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day 2017 Registration is open at 3:00 p.m. and the program begins 3:15 p.m. Topics Covered: Discussion of drought issues at farm headquarters Drought impacts on corn and soybean crops Harvesting and storing drought corn silage And so much... Read More
17
May
You Are Invited! Summer Bus Tour
IFGC SUMMER MEETING & TOUR Click here to download registration form Date: Thursday, June 29, 2017 Location: Prairie City Brethren Church, 12015 HWY S6G, Prairie City, IA Bus Tour: 4:00 PM Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-Members Please register by June 22! Full Schedule of Events 2:30 PM IFGC Board Meeting 4:00 PM Group 1 – Bus... Read More
17
Mar
Education Grant Program – Funds Available
Your Iowa Forage & Grassland Council continues to fund the EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM in 2016. This program is designed to assist with funding forage education activities in Iowa including forage field days, informational meetings and pasture walks. The funds may be used to reimburse expenses for materials, refreshments, speaker expenses or similar items. Many other sponsors... Read More