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Inaugural Georgia Forages Conference
September 17th | Tifton, Georgia

About the 2026 Conference

The theme of this year’s event is “Smart Inputs, Strong Systems”. Our forage team and invited speakers will be speaking on managing forages to prevent invasive species and build more resilient (and economical) systems.

Sponsorships

Several sponsorship opportunities are available. All levels will have their logo on promotional materials on the day of the event.

  • Tiller ($250, trade show spot + 1 attendee registration)
  • Green up ($500, trade show spot + 2 attendees)
  • Forage fuel ($1000, signage at breaks, trade show spot + 3 attendees)
  • Grassroots ($2000, verbal recognition during program, trade show spot + 3 attendees)
  • Bale Boss ($3000, speaking opportunity during lunch, trade show spot + 3 attendees)
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Promotional graphic for the 2026 Georgia Forage Conference featuring a background of lush green forage grass. Text reads: “2026 Georgia Forage Conference. Smart Inputs, Strong Systems. Building Resilient Forage Operations.” The conference will be held September 17, 2026, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. The University of Georgia Forage Team logo appears in the lower right corner.

Forage Management

The UGA Forages website is your window to information to forage management in Georgia.

The recommendations on this page have been developed by scientists from the University of Georgia. These scientists are continually working to update these recommendations with peer-reviewed research conducted in Georgia around the state and region. Resources will be updated and amended as new species, products, and research becomes available.


extending knowledge
Dr. Baxter Talks Forages

It's no secret the importance of the Georgia Forage Industry, as the state's four million acres are responsible for feeding livestock and producing high quality hay. However, as John Holcomb of the Georgia Farm Monitor reports, the past couple of years have been challenging for forage producers, and this year, may not be any different.

Holcomb talks extensively with Dr. Lisa Baxter, Crop and Soil Sciences Assistant Professor and Extension Forage Agronomist, about these challenges.

Social Media
Lego Forage Specialist

When Baxter joined the UGA-Tifton campus in March, she set out to find a way to reach as many people as possible with information in her field.

Inspired by a Facebook advertisement for custom Legos, Baxter customized her own Lego mini figure to create the “Lego Forage Specialist” or “Lego Lisa.” Several times a week, Baxter photographs her “mini-me” at work in the field or in the office. Then, she adds captions to the photos, including useful tidbits of information for audiences on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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