03/26/2026
UPCOMING WORKSHOP MAY 7th
Through our Grass-Fed Beef Partnership, a long standing partnership with Roanoke County Economic Development, we are excited to announce our next grazing workshop.
Understanding Nutrition in Pasture-Based Livestock Systems: Forage Quality, Supplementation, and Animal Performance
This full-day event brings together farmers, researchers, and extension agents for an in-depth look at nutrition in grass-fed pasture-based livestock systems. We're thrilled to feature two outstanding speakers:
Joel Salatin - Farmer, author, and co-owner of Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia
Dr. Matt Poore - Professor and extension specialist in ruminant nutrition at NC State University
Together, we'll explore questions like:
• How do forage and hay nutritional profiles change over time and across environmental conditions?
• What are the most common nutritional gaps in grass-fed systems, and how do we address them?
• What are best practices for mineral supplementation?
• How can stocking density and adaptive rotations optimize available nutrition?
• What emerging research and on-farm innovations are reshaping our understanding of ruminant nutrition?
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Location: Catawba Community Center | 4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, VA
Schedule
9:00–9:30 AM | Registration & Welcome
9:30–11:30 AM | Presentations
11:30–12:00 PM | Q&A
12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00–4:30 PM | Pasture Walk with Field Exercises
Please click the link in the first comment to register for the event.
If you have any questions, please send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Nick Tyre at [email protected] or 336-324-2208 during regular business hours at least 10 days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, s*x (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, s*xual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
