The Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference 2024, hosted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Forage Extension Program and the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, invites all alfalfa, forage and hay producers. 

The daylong conference runs 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CST, Feb. 8 at the Warren County Extension Office in Bowling Green. 
Themed “Getting Started in the Hay Business,” the annual conference aims at improving producers’ hay yield and production, marketing and promotion. UK forage specialists, Kentucky farmers, alfalfa producers and other industry speakers will offer information and inspiration on this valuable Kentucky commodity. 

“This is the premiere event to learn from successful alfalfa and hay producers, extension agents and other leaders to take your business to the next level,” said Christopher Teutsch, Martin-Gatton CAFE extension associate professor and forage specialist. “Soil and grass are the most important with hay production. We want to help producers better understand their grass and achieve higher quality hay.”

Centered around all things alfalfa, hay and storage and forage species, specific event topics include operating a hay and straw farm, teaching hay buyer’s equine nutritional requirements, finding and evaluating equipment, fertilizing basics, getting started in the hay business and more. 

During the panel discussion, hay and alfalfa producers will highlight their specialization and pathways to successfully starting a business. Additionally, the conference will include lunch, awards, exhibits and a silent auction. 

Individuals may preregister for the conference at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference Eventbrite site or visit https://2024ASFConference.eventbrite.com. 

Registration is $40 for general admission or $15 for students. Mail registration and checks can be made payable to KFGC to Caroline Roper, PO Box 469, Princeton, KY 42445. For more information, contact Roper at 270-704-2254 or email at caroline.roper@uky.edu.  

Registration and sponsorships are available until Feb. 8, including on-site.

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