The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) is excited to host the 2026 Annual Conference.  This year's conference will  focus on how to improve soil and animal performance and lower long-term input costs on your grazing operation and will be offered at multiple locations along with a livestream opportunity.  

Presenters: 
Dr. Terry Swecker, DVM, PhD is retired from VA-MD school of Vet Medicine, where he spent 44 years in teaching, research, and practice.

Doug Peterson is retired from NRCS where he served for over 30 years. most recently as the Regional Soil Health Specialist for Missouri and Iowa.

To view the 2026 Annual Conference Brochure, click here.

Interested in showcasing your company or operation by sponsoring?  Click here.

To register, click the DETAILS tab below at the location you wish to attend.

2026 Forage Conference-Wytheville
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 
Member Fee: $60
Non-Member Fee: $70
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2026 Forage Conference-Chatham
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 
Member Fee: $60
Non-Member Fee: $70
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2026 Forage Conference-Warrenton
Thursday, January 29, 2026 
Member Fee: $60
Non-Member Fee: $70
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2026 Forage Conference-Weyers Cave
Friday, January 30, 2026
Member Fee: $60
Non-Member Fee: $70 
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2026 Forage Conference-Weyers Cave -Livestream
Friday, January 30, 2026
Member Fee: $10
Non-Member Fee: $10 
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If you need assistance with registration, please email vfgcforages@gmail.com.

The 2026 Winter Forage Conference Series has been approved for 2.5 Nutrient Management CEU’s for certified nutrient management planners.