2010 NC Forage and Grassland Mid Winter Conferences

The North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council has scheduled its Mid Winter Conference series for later in January. The meeting dates are January 19, 2010 in Nashville, N.C., January 20, 2010 in Monroe, N.C., and January 21, 2010 in Fletcher, N.C. At the conferences local pasture managers will discuss their operations and experiences. In addition, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Fred Provenza. Dr. Provenza is based at Utah State University. He is an international expert on animal behavior and forage choices. He is a world authority on understanding the behavior of grazing livestock; how they interact with their environment and the implications for management. This will be a great learning opportunity no matter what livestock you are interested in. You can attend the conference closest to you. To make sure you have a meal, please preregister with the NC Forage and Grasslands Council at 2228 N. Main St., Fuguay Varina, N.C. 27526. Phone: (919)-552-9111 Fax: (919)-552-9216 Email: mail@nccattle.com