About
AFGC is an international organization made up of 22 affiliate councils in the United States with over 2,500 members. Our primary objective is to promote the profitable production and sustainable utilization of quality forage and grasslands and are dedicated to advancing the use of forage as a prime feed resource. Our members represent the academic community, producers, private industry, institutes and foundations. Together, they unite in a common cause to promote and develop the forage industry..
Our Mission:
To bring producers, educators, scientists, and industry together to promote and advance forages in agriculture.
Our Vision:
To be the leader and voice of economically and environmentally sound forage focused agriculture.
AFGC Past Presidents attending AFGC’s 2019 Annual Conference and 75th Anniversary Celebration in St. Louis, MO.
AMERICAN FORAGE & GRASSLAND CONFERENCE 2027
Save the Date: January 11-14, 2027 in Knoxville, TN.
NATIONAL FORAGE WEEK 2026
June 14-20, 2026. Get details.
WHY ARE FORAGES IMPORTANT?
These resources cover about 55% of the land area in the United States Forage-livestock industry contributes more than $60 billion annually.
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PO Box 867,
Berea, KY 40403
membership@afgc.org