American Forage and Grassland Council


The leader and voice of economically and environmentally sound forage focused agriculture.

 

 

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Contact Information:


AFGC

PO Box 867

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: 800-944-2342

Fax: 859-623-8694

Email: info@afgc.org

AFGC is proud to partner with the followng organizations:

AMERICAN FORAGE AND GRASSLAND COUNCIL

 

The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is dedicated to advancing the use of forage as a prime feed resource. Our members represent the academic community, producers, private industry, institutes and foundations. Together, they unite in a common cause to promote and develop the forage industry.


ANNOUNCEMENTS


 

♦The Board of Directors for AFGC would like to adopt changes to the American Forage and Grassland Council By-laws.  Please review and provide any feedback by December 26, 2011.  Click here to see proposed changes. 


♦Do you have an item you would like to donate to the 2012 AFGC Silent Auction in January?  All proceeds go towards youth leadership programs.  For a donation form click here.


♦Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual AFGC National Tour hosted by the Arkansas Forage and Grassland Council, May 17-18 in Rogers, Arkansas at the Embassy Suites.  More information will be available at the AFGC booth at the annual conference.  In addition to an amazing tour that the Arkansas group is putting together,  the AFGC National Hay Competition and the Cool Season Grass Workshop will also be held in conjunction with this event!

 

♦The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council is honoring the life of Dr. Harlan E. White, who was the driving force behind the formation of the Council, by working to establish an endowment to provide scholarships to support Virginia forage education and research.  Click here or more information.

 


UPCOMING EVENTS


 

2012 AFGC Annual Conference January 9-11 in Louisville, KY

  • To download a registration form click here..
  • To download the 2012 conference promotional flyer click here.  Press release click here.
  • To view the current conference agenda click here.
  • To support the 2012 AFGC Annual Conference please  click here for the complete 2012 Sponsor/Exhibitor Prospectus.  Click here for the 2012 conference support flyer.
  • Important Conference Dates to remember:
    December 15th--Early registration ends
  • A block of rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Plaza at the prevailing federal government per diem per night plus tax.  To secure a room at this rate you must make a reservation by December 27, 2011.  Rooms in the block are available on a first come first serve basis. To make a reservation contact 1-888-233-9527. www.cplouisville.com

     

        Cool Season Workshop

        May 2012

        Rogers, Arkansas


       1st Annual AFGC National Tour

       hosted by Arkansas Forage and Grassland Council

       May 17-18, 2012

       Rogers, Arkansas


     


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