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Posted 21 December 2011. Forage and Grazinglands. AFGC Will Hold Its Annual Meeting This January in Kentucky Source: American Forage and Grassland Council Press Release. www.afgc.org Berea, Kentucky (December 1, 2011)--The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) will host its Annual Meeting January 9-10, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, Kentucky.
The conference will feature symposia, offering extended content on specific topic areas; scientific posters; an outstanding exhibit hall representing seed, chemical, fencing and other industry companies and organizations; many networking opportunities; and several competitions such as the Forage Spokesperson, Emerging Scientist, Photo and Essay Contests. This event will be the first winter event offered by the American Forage and Grassland Council in recent years. Dr. Ray Smith is leading the charge for another successful conference and Dr. Garry Lacefield is setting the 2012 educational program. According to executive director, Tina Bowling, “we are extremely fortunate to have the guidance of Dr. Smith and Dr. Lacefield and the conference planning team. The foundation is in place for an outstanding 2012 event.” The conference will open with presentations by Dr. Mark McCaslin discussing forages for the future; Dr. Kelly Tiller discussing forages for fuel; and Dr. Crowder discussing global challenges and opportunities for forage based agriculture. There are over 60 educational opportunities over the two day conference, several networking opportunities and an exhibit hall with several industry representatives from seed to equipment. Details and registration are available on the web at www.afgc.org. Or, contact AFGC at 1.800.944.2342 for information or questions. The American Forage and Grassland Council is an organization made up of 22 affiliate councils with a total membership of about 2,500. Founded in 1944, its primary objective is to promote the profitable production and sustainable utilization of quality forage and grasslands. Contact AFGC, PO Box 867, Berea, KY 40403. Telephone 800.944.2342. Fax 859.623.8694. E-mail info@afgc.org. www.afgc.org. Contact: |
