Growing Alfalfa And Stored Forage Efficiency, One Conference At A Time
A field of alfalfa in Scott County
Photo Courtesy Matt Barton, UK Agricultural Communications
LEXINGTON, KY.
The 37th annual Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference will be hosted on Feb. 22 by the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council. This daylong conference will extend from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. CST at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City.
The conference focuses on teaching ways to maximize both production and utilization of alfalfa. With presentations from University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists and other industry representatives, participants will hear topics such as alfalfa establishment and export markets for alfalfa hay.
Intermittent breaks and opportunities for discussion are provided. The event also offers lunch and a silent auction for attendees. Attendees are welcome to browse exhibits during breaks.
Registration is $30 per person before Feb.15 and $40 afterwards. Sponsor fees are $250, including an exhibit booth and one general registration. For all registrations, go to http://www.KYAlfalfa2018.eventbrite.com.
More information on the conference and directions to the convention center are available on the UK forage extension website at
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Forage/. ∆