Georgia Forage and Grassland Council

10/14/2026

Special thanks to Summer Cottage Burroughs-Thebault for this post and pictures from the GFGC field day at River Raised Farm . Summer is the Cobb County 4H Photographer.

10/14/2026

Thanks to Byron and Katie Nichelson and everyone who attended for the field day and pasture walk at River Raised Farm last week. It was a beautiful day to be on farm and learn about rotational management systems, grassfed beef and their homestead operation in Ball Ground. River Raised Farm did a fantastic job hosting the group! River Raised Farm USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceGeorgia ForagesGeorgia Association of Conservation Districts

10/14/2026

10/01/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcdXCpVBKYY
Can the things you learn from Forage Councils and Coalitions in your state actually heal the soil on your land? Great watch!

Christina and Seryna are the mother and daughter behind Rodger's Gr...

09/29/2026

Here's a great opportunity to have some soil health testing done on your farm at no expense to the landowner.
https://mcusercontent.com/caf8cdb3afda6979d2ef50cea/files/1d164ab3-cf8c-87d0-5819-2482f07ee914/SHAPE_FACT_SHEET.pdf

09/29/2026

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the success of River Raised Farm. On October 6, GFGC will be hosting a pasture walk and field day on farm to showcase their rotational grazing techniques and forage management. Registration is $10 and includes lunch.

They have been grazing Dexter cattle on small acreage in an suburban area, and building a sustainable homestead operation that also includes pastured poultry, honeybees, grassfed beef and more.

You can register here!
https://gfgc.regfox.com/river-raised-farm-fall-pasture-walk-2026

09/02/2026

Don't forget to get registered for the 2026 Georgia Forage Conference on September 17th! Register at the link below!

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/events/2026-georgia-forage-conference-smart-inputs-strong-systems-building-resilient-forage-operations/

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Don't miss this unique field day featuring River Raised Farm in Ball Ground, GA. This operation features Dexter Cattle and has succeeded in implementing an intensive grazing system on small acreage. If you have a small acreage operation, be sure and attend. The Nichelson's have a homestead operation that offers grass fed beef, fresh eggs, pasture poultry, honeybees and more. Their operation focuses on low inputs and incorporates soil health techniques to improve sustainability. Registration information is below! https://gfgc.regfox.com/river-raised-farm-fall-pasture-walk-2026

08/13/2026