Deadline for Award and Competition Entries Extended Through May 1; Discount Registration Deadline is May 1!

Join the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) and the Michigan Forage Council (MFC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the very best in education, exhibits and networking. AFGC will host its 2009 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 21-23, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

You’ll hear relevant presentations delivered by today’s academic and on-the-ground practitioners. From the opening program to the closing Awards Banquet, you’ll find activities and information designed to help you navigate today’s forage and grassland environment. The Forage Spokesperson Competition, National Hay Show, Emerging Scientist Competition and more await you in Grand Rapids!

New in 2009! Based on audience feedback, the Forage Bowl, Forage Spokesperson and Emerging Scientist presentations will be held at non-conflicting times. This means every attendee will have the opportunity to participate in these important sessions.

Details and registration are now available on the web. Additional program content will be added when confirmed with presenters. Click here to access the conference site. Or, visit www.afgc.org.

Contests Held in Conjunction With Annual Conference: Several contests and competitions are a part of the AFGC Annual Conference including the National Hay Show, National Photo Contest, Forage Spokesperson Competition, Emerging Scientist Competition, Forage Bowl, and Youth in Grazing Management Competition. Click here to access the Contests’ section of our web site and details on these programs. The deadline for Photo, Hay Show, Youth in Grazing Management, Forage Bowl and Forage Spokesperson competitions is extended through May 1, 2009.

Nominate Your Colleagues for the AFGC Awards: Now is the time to nominate your colleagues for recognition! AFGC sponsors several award programs, including Distinguished Service, Merit and Medallion. The deadline for entries is May 1, 2009. Click here for details on the AFGC recognition awards.

Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities Available: The 2009 AFGC Conference will bring producers, scientists and forage industry professionals together from across the United States and Canada to learn about the benefits of managed grazing systems, improved forage production systems, increased profitability and more. This is your chance to be a major exhibitor and/or sponsor of this high-profile conference and educational event. You’ll be acknowledged throughout the conference based on your level of participation. Click here for details.