Why Should I Join the VFGC or renew my membership? The primary purpose of the VFGC is to promote the value of forages in Virginia through local and regional conferences and tours, various publications, sponsoring research trials, awards to outstanding producers, and working with other state and national organizations. As a member of the VFGC you are entitled to early notices for most regional forage conferences and summer tours including the Annual Virginia Grazing School that is being held around the state. You will receive “The Forager,” a quarterly publication to provide you with up-to-date forage information. Remember that your VFGC membership is a two for one deal, in that you also receive a full year membership with the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC). Your $25 VFGC membership enrolls you in Virginia’s premier forage organization and allows you to be part of the only unified voice representing forages in this country. AFGC members have representation in Washington and can receive a weekly update on agriculture legislation and political activity within the House and Senate. Your membership supports the development of new forage educational literature like the recent publication “Understanding Forage Quality.” AFGC members can attend national forage conferences at reduced prices such as the AFGC Annual Meeting. You will also be represented on boards of numerous organizations that affect forage agriculture such as the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), National Forage Testing Association (NFTA), Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), The Forage Foundation and others. Most importantly, by joining the VFGC you will meet and network with other producers and support professionals to help you achieve your farm operation goals. I encourage you to send in your membership form today.

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