2007 Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference

(In conjuction with the National Grass Fed Beef Conference)

February 27 and 28, 2007
Holiday Inn,
Grantville, PA

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council and Pennsylvania Grazinglands Conservation Initiative.

Join us at Grantville in February!

Come share in the wealth of grazing and forage knowledge in Pennsylvania. Visit with dairy and livestock producers, Penn State faculty and staff, USDA-ARS scientists, NRCS personnel, and featured speakers.
Visit with trade show exhibitors for new techniques and information.
Bring your questions and join in informal evening discussion groups.
Join us for the PFGC reception and recognition of award winners.

For more information, contact:
Marvin Hall (814) 863-1019
Richard Hann (717) 832-0127

Registration Form

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 — Hay and Silage Day
Time	Scheduled Activity
9:00 am	Registration and Visit Exhibitors
9:55 am	Welcome
10:00 am	New Traits in Forages — Joe Bouton
11:00 am	Marketing Forages: Trends and Opportunities — Tom Keene
12:00 am	Open Discussion with morning speakers
12:15	Lunch, Door Prizes and Visit Exhibitors
1:45 pm	Breakout Sessions Forage Management — Doug Trogang How Much Does it Cost to Produce Hay — Tom Keene
2:45 pm	Break
3:30 pm	Breakout Sessions Forage Management — Doug Trogang Getting the Most From Grass Forages — Jerry Cherney
4:30 pm	Adjourn
5:00 pm	PFGC Awards Reception
7:00 pm	Evening Discussion with Today’s Speakers

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 — Grazing Day
Time	Scheduled Activity
8:30 am	Registration and Visit Exhibitors
9:25 am	Welcome
9:30 am	Transitioning into Organic Forage Production — Patty Neiner
10:30 am	Break
11:00 am	Breakout Sessions Pasture Establishment and Renovation — Doug Trogang Utilizing Your Tall Fescue Pastures — Matt Poore New Advances Developing Parasite Resistance — Lou Gasbarre
12:15 am	Lunch, Visit Exhibitors and Door Prizes
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1:30 pm	Welcome and Introductions
2:00 pm	Welcome to Pennsylvania — Dennis Wolff, PA Secretary of Agriculture
2:30 pm	The Argentinean Beef Production System — Anibal Pordimingo, Santa Rosa, Argentina
3:30 pm	Customers: Who Are They and Where Do We Find Them — Harry Kemker
4:30 pm	A Visit to Estancia Nuevo Castillo — Pablo Lucas Tassone
5:00 pm	Adjourn

Conference Speakers


Name	Occupation
Joe Bouton	Director of Noble Foundation. Ardmore, OK
Lou Gasbarre	Scientist, USDA-ARS
Jerry Cherney	Cornell University
Tom Keene	University of Kentucky
Harry Kemker	Kemker and Associates, Lango, FL
Patty Neiner	PA Certified Organic
Matt Moore	North Carolina State University
Annibal Pordimingo, Producer, Santa Rosa, Argentina
Pablo Lucas Tassone	Thenque Larguen, Argentina
Doug Trogang	Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County, MD
Dennis Wolff	Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture

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