Join Oregon Forage and Grassland Council and Oregon State University Extension for the Resilient Pasture & Forage Symposium on October 2 – 3 in Salem, Oregon. Learn about soils, forages, livestock systems, and management to improve the resilience of your farm. Through keynote speakers, farmer panels, breakout sessions, and poster presentations, this is an opportunity not-to-be-missed to build your pasture knowledge, hone your skills, and network with passionate pasture and forage producers.
The Symposium will take place from the evening of October 2 through October 3 and will be proceeded by an optional tour of pasture-based farms and forage seed producers on the 2nd.
Featured Speakers
Doug Avery
New Zealand farmer and author of The Resilient Farmer
Steve Fransen
WSU Forage Specialist Emeritus
Woody Lane
Author and Consultant with Lane Livestock Services
Lisa Schmidt
Co-Owner of A Land of Grass Ranch in Conrad, MT
Attend
Registration
Registration
Student & Young Farmer Registration (< 25 years old)
Student & Young Farmer Registration (< 25 years old)
Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, contact: symposium@oregonforage.org
Accommodations
A discounted block of rooms is being held at The Grand Hotel in Salem which adjoins the Symposium venue. Call the hotel at (877) 540-7800 and mention the Symposium to receive the special rate of $169 per night plus taxes and fees. The room block will close on September 2, so don’t delay in booking.
Agenda and Tour Itinerary
Check back soon for the complete agenda and speaker list.
The Symposium will begin with the Opening Reception at 5pm on October 2, and the program will conclude by 5pm on October 3.
Event Organizers & Lead Sponsors
Planning Committee
Jerome Magnuson, DLF, Co-Chair; Gordon Jones, OSU Extension, Co-Chair; Steve Fransen, WSU (retired); Cher Gilson, GO Seed; Hayley White, OSU Extension