Past Events

  1. Forages For the Future Regional Program

    Jul 25, 2019, 9:00am - 12:30pm

    During this Regional Program discussions will address the current forage situation and forage best practices looking to the coming months.

  2. Producer Workshop: Using Native Warm-Season Grasses in a Grazing System

    Jul 16, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

    Participants will learn the latest research supported methods for reliable native forage establishment and grazing management to maintain native warm-season grass vigor and animal performance through the summer.

  3. Native Warm Season Grass Grazing & Pollinator Workshop for Conservation Professionals

    Jul 16, 2019, 9:30am - 3:00pm

    This workship will be an excellent opportunity for conservation professionals to learn about grazing native warm season grasses.  Dr. Pat Keyser from the University of Tennessee and ODA staff will cover the grazing portion of this workshop.  We’ll also cover pollinator habitat planning, site prep, establishment, and management. A workshop for producers will be held at in Hillsboro in the evening -- see event Producer Workshop - Using Native Warm-Season Grasses in a Grazing System).

  4. Ohio Sheep and Hay Day

    Jul 13, 2019, 8:00am - 4:00pm

    The Ohio Sheep and Hay Day will be held July 13 at the Jackson Agricultural Research Station in Jackson, OH.

  5. OFGC Sheep Farm Tour

    Jul 12, 2019, 9:00am - 4:30pm

    The Ohio Forage and Grassland Council (OFGC) will offer a tour of sheep farms in Jackson, Ross, and Vinton counties on Junly 12. This tour complements the Ohio Sheep and Hay Day scheduled for the next day, July 13 at the Jackson Agricultural Research Station.

  6. Pasture and Forage Management Field Day

    Apr 27, 2019, 8:45am - 3:00pm

    A FREE clinic that will cover the following topics: Soils and Fertility Seeding: rates, varieties, quality, timing Poisonous weeds and their management Hay making Alfalfa management Fence and water

  7. Ohio Forage & Grasslands Council Annual Meeting

    Feb 8, 2019 (All day)

    Ohio Forage & Grasslands Conference Annual Meeting. The featured speaker will be Jerry Lindquist, who will be speaking on "Eight Years of Grassfed Beef Research at MSU" and "Multi-Species Cover Crop Mixes for Grazing and Soil Benefit." In addition, Kyle Smith will discuss "Fencing Geared Towards Grazing Cover Crops." Three producers will share about their operations of beef, stored forages and dairy. The program will be closed out with a "Hot Topics in Forages.".

  8. 2018 Southeast Ohio Sheep & Goat School

    Nov 8, 2018 (All day)

    The OSU Eastern Agricultural Research Station will host the 2018 Southeast Ohio Sheep & Goat School beginning February 15, 2018. This six session series will span from February to November featuring presentations by state specialists and regional experts. From “Sheep & Goats 101” to “Finishing”, there is sure to be something for every sheep and goat producer’s interest.

  9. Horse Forage Management Series

    Nov 8, 2018, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

    In this series of three workshops participants will learn the management principles and practices for renovation and care of pastures and hayfields for horses.

  10. Horse Forage Management Series

    Nov 7, 2018, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

    In this series of three workshops participants will learn the management principles and practices for renovation and care of pastures and hayfields for horses.

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