2021 Illinois Forage Expo in Fairbury July 29th

[July 22, 2021]     Don’t miss the 2021 Illinois Forage and Grassland Council’s Forage Expo scheduled for July 29, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at Kilgus Farmstead in Fairbury, Illinois.

The full day of events includes:

Forage presentations & Panel discussions

Kilgus Farm Tour

Pasture Walk

Onsite lunch vendors

Forage Equipment & New Technology Demos

Hay Quality Contest

Ice Cream Social

Learn more and register at https://illinoisforage.org/.  Kilgus Farmstead is located in Fairbury, IL at 21471 East 670 North Road.

“This is a great event that’s full of helpful information, whether you’re a grazing guru, a forage producer, or just trying to improve your small farm management practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet experienced graziers, ask questions, and see the latest in equipment and forage solutions on the ground that work here in Illinois,” says Matt Bunger, State Grazing Specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“In addition, we’ll have the opportunity to learn about some of the forage management practices that Kilgus’ utilize to maintain quality forage for optimum milk production and a great keynote panel discussion focusing on making quality baleage.”

The Expo is free to attend and is sponsored by the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council, with support from USDA-NRCS, Illinois State University, and the University of Illinois Extension.

Interested in demonstrating equipment or exhibiting, please contact Gregg Zurliene at 618-919-2449

[Paige Buck
Public Affairs Officer
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service]