- 60
- 127 787
VFGC Forages
Приєднався 11 тра 2017
VFGC Forages Videos
First Year of Establishing Novel Fescue - Adams Farm - Red Oak, VA
Thinking about establishing novel fescue on your operation?
This video is about novel fescue at Adams Farm in southern Virginia. Miller Adams tells us about his successful conversion from toxic kentucky 31 fescue to nontoxic novel fescue. He shares his experiences of grazing it throughout the first year of establishment and the benefits of utilizing novel fescue. For more information please visit grasslandrenewal.org
This video is about novel fescue at Adams Farm in southern Virginia. Miller Adams tells us about his successful conversion from toxic kentucky 31 fescue to nontoxic novel fescue. He shares his experiences of grazing it throughout the first year of establishment and the benefits of utilizing novel fescue. For more information please visit grasslandrenewal.org
Переглядів: 368
Відео
VFGC Mentor Program - Jordan Green - J & L Farm
Переглядів 16711 місяців тому
This is a recording of the Farmer Tell All Zoom Session the VFGC Farmer Mentor Program had with Jordan Green of J & L Green Farm on December 6, 2023. It includes a short introduction from Jordan then we open the session up for questions from the group. Topics Covered: - Small farm marketing - Market Opportunities with cull cows - Pasture pigs - Pasture poultry - Soil Health/Weeds
Farmer to Farmer Mentor Program in Action!
Переглядів 65Рік тому
Thank you to all the farmers who were involved in the 2022 VFGC Farmer Mentor Program! Here is a quick highlight of just some of the hard work these folks put in to sharing experiences and further learning about the art of grazing livestock!
3 Types of Pressure When Working Livestock
Переглядів 60Рік тому
Curt Pate, Stockmanship Consultant and Expert, discusses the 3 types of pressure to use when working livestock. His focus on low stress methods will insure that both the farmer and livestock build a working relationship that is built on trust and comfort.
Johnny Rogers - Grazing Management
Переглядів 132Рік тому
Listen to Johnny talk about the importance of grazing management on his own cattle operation. Johnny Rogers and his wife Sharon are first generation farmers who have become leaders in North Carolina’s pasture-based livestock industry. In addition to selling Red Angus bulls and bred heifers, the Rogers finish beef cattle and sheep for wholesale buyers, and sell various meat products at local far...
Nicolette talks about Soil Health and Grazers
Переглядів 2222 роки тому
Soil health is directly related to the health of our ecosystems and grazing animals are a great way to "super charge the soils." Nicolette Hahn Niman talks about how graziers are essential for healthy soils and "the gift of the cow." Listen to Nicolette's Full Presentation at the VFGC Winter Conference Jan 18-21, 2022. In-person or Livestream options. Register online at vaforages.org
VFGC Farmer Mentor Program
Переглядів 5402 роки тому
This video interviews a few of the VFGC Farmer Mentor Program participants to ask what they gained from the experience and how it is helping advance their own farming operation. The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council started this Farmer-to-Farmer Mentor Program to help connect experienced farmers with beginner farmers to increase implementation of prescribed grazing practices to improve prod...
Cattle are Essential
Переглядів 1422 роки тому
Cattle, and other grazers, are essential for healthy and robust ecosystems and soils if managed and grazed in a responsible way. Music: Epidemic Sound - Aim for the Stars, Rand Aldo
Alternative Meat
Переглядів 913 роки тому
Why are we hearing so much about alternative meat right now? Nicolette discusses her thoughts on why faux meat is in the spotlight and what the future may hold for this new product.
Why is beef getting a bad rap!?
Переглядів 1203 роки тому
Have you ever wondered why cattle are getting such a bad rap these days!? 🐂🐄🐂 In this interview with Nicolette Hahn Niman she explains why she thinks cattle are an easy target for getting a negative reputation. She then explains how cattle can and are playing an ESSENTIAL role in our food systems, plus positively influencing ecological health!!! Come listen to nationally recognized author and r...
The Role of the Grazing Animal
Переглядів 1883 роки тому
What is the role of grazing animals on our landscapes?? In this interview Nicolette Hahn Niman discusses what influences grazing animals have in regards to so many of the earth's ecosystems.
Cattle and Methane
Переглядів 3923 роки тому
Is beef bad for the planet? In this interview with Nicolette Hahn Niman, we discuss a few of the misunderstandings out there about beef, their production of methane and how cattle are being used as a 'red herring' with the global methane issue.
Greg Brann Building Resilience in Soils, Plants, & Animals
Переглядів 8223 роки тому
Greg Brann Building Resilience in Soils, Plants, & Animals
Dr Greg Halich Talks Profitable Stocking Rates & the Downward Spiral of Overstocking
Переглядів 1,6 тис.3 роки тому
Dr Greg Halich Talks Profitable Stocking Rates & the Downward Spiral of Overstocking
Dr Greg Halich Talks How to Bale Graze in the East
Переглядів 8 тис.3 роки тому
Dr Greg Halich Talks How to Bale Graze in the East
Dave Burge Producer Testimonial Bale Grazing
Переглядів 3 тис.3 роки тому
Dave Burge Producer Testimonial Bale Grazing
Summary of Soil Health and Adaptive Grazing with Greg Brann
Переглядів 8763 роки тому
Summary of Soil Health and Adaptive Grazing with Greg Brann
Greg Brann Adaptive Grazing Management
Переглядів 9933 роки тому
Greg Brann Adaptive Grazing Management
Summary of Bale Grazing and Overstocking with Dr. Greg Halich
Переглядів 2,9 тис.3 роки тому
Summary of Bale Grazing and Overstocking with Dr. Greg Halich
Putting it all Together Profitable Finishing Systems By Greg Halich
Переглядів 5364 роки тому
Putting it all Together Profitable Finishing Systems By Greg Halich
Forage Finishing Strategies for Variable Farm Size Cattle
Переглядів 2884 роки тому
Forage Finishing Strategies for Variable Farm Size Cattle
Pasture Beef-finished Overview By Greg Halich
Переглядів 4854 роки тому
Pasture Beef-finished Overview By Greg Halich
Forage and Pasture Management By John Fike
Переглядів 1,5 тис.4 роки тому
Forage and Pasture Management By John Fike
Marketing and Processing Considerations By Kenny Burdine and Greg Halich
Переглядів 884 роки тому
Marketing and Processing Considerations By Kenny Burdine and Greg Halich
Animal Selection Feeding Management By Ed Rayburn
Переглядів 1094 роки тому
Animal Selection Feeding Management By Ed Rayburn