State Councils

North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council

The N.C. Forage & Grassland Council (NCFGC) joins grassland managers, livestock owners, agribusiness, public servants, and interested citizens to support the effective use of North Carolina’s grassland resources. The NCFGC is a member-led, all volunteer non-profit. Members elect a Board of Directors, including grass farmers (8), agribusiness leaders (4), and public agency representatives (4). University specialists serve as NCFGC advisers. An annual membership meeting is held each winter.

Objectives:

Encourage the efficient and profitable use of forage and pasture crops for feed;
Promote N. C. hay and pasture-raised livestock products;
Maintain open spaces and North Carolina’s agricultural landscape;
Improve forage management on all sizes and types of farms;
Develop guidelines for forage production, utilization, and marketing;
Educate land managers about cost-effective sustainable practices;
Practice soil conservation and water quality management;
Build coalitions to serve and advocate for the forage-livestock industry;
Support local and statewide forage events and forage research;
Participate in forage research and development of management tools.

⇒ NCFGC Website
⇒ NCFGC Facebook Page

NCFGC Board Members:
Allison Brown (President)
Josh Teague (Vice President)
Milo Lewis (Secretary/Treasurer)
Kim Burdge (Administrator)
Chad Woods (President-Elect)