The Tennessee Forage & Grassland Council is a state affiliate of the American Forage & Grassland Council that specifically focuses on practices that livestock producers can use to be more efficient in their forage programs. With Tennessee ranking 11th in the nation in the use of farmland to produce hay or for actively grazing livestock this council provides targeted meetings to discuss this agricultural commodity by presenting emerging issues, industry trends, and opportunities for improving forage management.
TFGC Spring Meeting 2026
Mark your calendar for the Tennessee Forage and Grassland Council (TFGC) Spring Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT. The meeting will be held at 605 Airways Blvd., Jackson, Tennessee 38301.
This event will feature expert presentations from leading forage and agricultural specialists and provide practical insights relevant to producers, extension professionals, and industry partners.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Rocky Lemus, Extension Forage Specialist, Mississippi State University
- Dr. Bruno Pedreira, UT Extension Forage Specialist
- Dr. Hannah Wright-Smith, UT Extension Weed Specialist
Attendees will hear updates on forage management, weed control, and current research impacting forage and grassland systems.
Registration is required.
Register here: https://tiny.utk.edu/TFGC
For more information, visit with your local UT/TSU Extension Agent.
Presentations from our 2025 Annual Meeting “Celebrating our State’s Best Resource” are available (password required).
To join TFGC, please contact:
Bruno Pedreira
UT Extension- Forage Specialist
Executive Committee
- President- Bryan Johnson
- Vice President- Bronson Bass
- Secretary and Treasurer- Gary Bates
- Vice-President Elect- Brett Jones
Board of Directors
- Peter Bimmel
- Bill Bracy
- Martin Haggard
- Bill Legg
- Amanda Mathenia
- Jerry McFarland
- Ben Neale
- Reyes Rich
- Andy Ulmer
- Maddie Wheller
- Brian White
Technical Advisory Committee
- Gary Bates
- Rob Ellis
- Katie Mason
- Renata Oaks
- Bruno Pedreira
- Tammy Swihart
- Hannah Wright-Smith
