Educational Events

Field days are typically held as half-day or evening workshops with opportunities for hands-on participation and discussion. Topics vary from event to event but usually include information on pasture and grazing management, hay production, nutrient management, and/or forage-related research updates. For details, agendas, and registration information, click on the links below.

2023 Field Days

• Pasture Management Field Day - April 19, 2023
• Pasture Walk at UMD Dairy - April 27, 2023
• Pasture Walk at Goose Hill Farm - May 31, 2023
• Pasture Walk at Clear Spring Creamery - June 22, 2023
• Pasture Walk at Western Maryland Research and Education Center - July 11, 2023
• Pasture Walk at Leaning Pine Farm - August 21, 2023

Stay tuned for additional dates and locations!

Designed with producer interests in mind, these 2-day grazing schools will offer a more in-depth education on pasture, grazing management, and farm sustainability. Enrollment is limited to keep group sizes small and allow for more hands-on activities, interaction, and networking opportunities. Reserve your spot today and come learn everything you need to know to better manage grazing on your farm! For details, agendas, and registration information, click on the links below.

2022 Maryland Grazing Schools

• Maryland Grazing School - September 29-30, 2022
• Advanced Grazing Workshop with Ranching for Profit - October 20-21, 2022

Stay tuned for 2023 dates and locations!

Webinars are typically held as one hour sessions with opportunities for participant Q&A and discussion. Topics vary but may include information on pasture and grazing management, forage production, hay selection and feeding, and nutrient management for forages. For details, agendas, and registration information, click on the links below. 

Women in Agriculture Webinar Series

• Alternate Fertility Sources for Forage Systems - July 12, 2023
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Recordings from previous webinars are also available for viewing on the Maryland Forages YouTube Channel or the Maryland Beef Extension YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for additional webinar opportunities in 2023!

Recordings from Previous Webinars

Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshops

Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop is put on by the Alliance for Grassland Renewal and focuses on managing tall fescue toxicity and integrating novel tall fescue varieties into a grazing system. Speakers include local producers, company representatives, and Extension specialists from across the country. For details on upcoming workshops, click on the link below.

Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshops

Beef Short Courses

University of Maryland Extension and the Department of Animal Science have partnered up for these short courses which provide producers with educational information and hands-on training in several areas of beef production. Focus areas vary slightly from year to year but may include topics such as basic beef cattle production, beef cattle reproduction, and pasture development and management. For details, agendas, and registration information, click on the link below.

Beef Short Course Information

Maryland-Delaware Forage Conferences

The Maryland-Delaware Forage Conferences are held each year in January at four locations across Delaware and Maryland and cover educational information on all things forage. This educational series is a joint effort between the Maryland-Delaware Forage Council, University of Maryland Extension, and University of Delaware Extension. For details, agendas, and registration information, click on the links below.

2023 Maryland-Delaware Forage Conferences

• Delmarva Forage Conference - January 10, 2023
• Southern Maryland Forage Conference - January 17, 2023
• Western Maryland Forage Conference - January 18, 2023
• Central Maryland Forage Conference - January 19, 2023
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Maryland-Delaware Forage Council

Recordings from 2022 Virtual Conference

Northeast Pasture Consortium Conference

The Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Conference is held every year around February or March at different locations across the Northeast. The conference features scientific and experiential presentations, posters, and discussion, including a grazing research priorities brainstorming session. For 2023, this conference will be held virtually on March 8th. For additional details and registration information, click on the link below.

Northeast Pasture Consortium

Mountains-to-Bay Grazing Alliance Conference

The Mountains-to-Bay Grazing Alliance Annual Grazing Conference is held every year in Washington County, MD. The conference features a variety of presentations on topics related to livestock, forages, and grazing management. For 2022, this conference will be held on December 8th. For additional details and registration information, click on the link below.

Mountains-to-Bay Grazing Alliance Conference