AFGC National Tour
Graves Mountain Lodge • Syria, VA
Hosted by the
Virginia Forage & Grassland Council
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2pm-4pm Eldon Farm Tour with John Genho, Manager and 2012 AFGC National Forage Spokesperson Competitor (www.eldonfarms.com)
• Forage Production; Cattle Handling Facilities; BQA Chute Side Training; Cattle Source and Age Verification; Forage Based NMP
2pm-4pm Madison Wood Preservers—largest treated post facility in the area
4pm-8:30pm Tour Registration—Graves Mountain Lodge Lounge
6:30pm-7:30pm Dinner for Overnight Guests—Graves Mountain Lodge Dining Room
7pm-8:30pm Hospitality Reception with Sponsor Displays—Graves Mountain Lodge Lounge
7:30pm-8:30pm BQA Certification Meeting—Graves Mountain Lodge Lounge
Thursday, May 23, 2013
7am-8:30am Tour Registration—Graves Mountain Lodge Lounge
7am-8am Breakfast—Graves Mountain Lodge Dining Room
8:30am Tours Depart Graves Mountain Lodge
Farm Tour:
Kenwood Farm, Orange County—Dairy Operation with Extension Forage Production; Soil Carbon Testing to Determine Organic Nitrogen Availability; Conservation Easements
Virginia Tech Northern Piedmont Center, Orange County—Crop and Forage Production Research Projects; Ammonia Recapture; Forage Pest Management Research; Warm Season Grasses for Ethanol Production
Guest Tour:
Tour of Montpelier—tour of James Madison’s home including grounds and garden tour.
Tours reunite for lunch
12:15pm Lunch at Virginia Tech Northern Piedmont Center with Dr. Alan Grant, Dean of Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
1:30pm Tours depart Virginia Tech Northern Piedmont Center
Farm Tour:
- Cedar Springs Dairy Farm with John and Earl Lamb—Dairy farm with extension forage production with dry and irrigated manure applications; corn silage production system; small grain silage production; manure separation facility with composting shed and lagoons; composting animal mortalities; dairy center tour
- Duck Farm with Kevin Powell—Cow/calf operation focused on source and age verified calves; Hebron Valley of Madison County; historic Hebron Lutheran church
Guest Tour:
- Clore Furniture Tour– Since 1830, E. A. Clore Sons, Inc. has specialized in expertly handcrafted early American furniture that remains treasured for many years to come. From exact mortise-and-tenon construction and precision dove tailed drawers, to air-seasoned hardwoods and rich, hand-rubbed lacquer finishes, our commitment to age-old woodworking techniques and distinctive designs comes through every piece of well-built Clore furniture we produce. Tour includes factory and showroom.
- Ducard Vineyard and Winery—Optional at own expense. Located 5 minutes from Graves Mountain Lodge.
4:30pm Return to Graves Mountain Lodge
4:30pm-6:30pm Agribusiness Hospitality and Trade Show Open
6:30pm-8:30pm Dinner at Graves Mountain Lodge Sycamore Pavilion with Todd Haymore, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Friday, May 24, 2013
8:00am-9am Breakfast at Graves Mountain Lodge Dining Room
9:15am Welcome & Tour Begins
9:30am Hay Ride to Morning Farm Tour and Forage Machinery Show
Riverbend Farm Tour with Mike Coates—large crop and forage production farm; corn and soybean production; horse quality orchardgrass production; small grain and straw production
Forage Production Equipment Demonstration—no till planting equipment; forage harvesting and packaging equipment; hay preservation; baleage equipment; chemical sprayers
12pm Lunch at Graves Mountain Lodge Dining Room with Jonah Bowles, Virginia Farm Bureau Market Analyst
1:30pm Tour Concludes
2pm AFGC Board Meeting
Full Registration with stay at Graves Mountain Lodge
by May 1st after May 1st
$250 double $350 double
$300 single $400 double
Full registration at Graves Mountain Lodge includes lodging on Wednesday and Thursday; meals as noted—dinner Wednesday, breakfast, lunch, dinner on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday; choice of one tour option on Thursday; and transportation. Lodging accommodations are limited so availability is first come first serve.
Post High School Student Registration (ID required)
by May 1st after May 1st
$ 40 $ 50
This registration does not include lodging or meals only transportation and farm tour.
One Day Registration
by May 1st after May 1st
Thursday, May 23 $ 125 $ 175
Friday, May 24 $ 75 $ 100
One Day Registration does not include lodging. Thursday includes lunch, dinner, tour choice and transportation. Friday includes lunch and tour.