Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference
March 19, 2026
CTE John C. Magnus Center, 3200 S. Clare Ave., Clare, MI
*Your username ID to login is your Email, if you have any questions or need additional registration information please contact the AFGC Office.
9:00 A.M. Registration & Tradeshow Opens
9:30 A.M. Welcome & Introductions,
Jon Nelson, Michigan Forage Council President
9:45 A.M. How "Grass" Bought the Farm,
Dr. Ben & Denise Bartlett, U.P. Grass, Cattle and Sheep Caretakers
10:20 A.M. Refreshments and Tradeshow Break
11:00 A.M. Forage Spokesperson Contest
(3 Farms Showcase Forage Management on Thier Farms)
12:00 P.M. Luncheon Feast
(Catered by the Career Tech Culinary Students)
12:30 P.M. MFC Annual Business Meeting
1:10 P.M. Sharing 45 Years of Best Forage Practices
Jerry Lindquist, Retired MSU Extension Grazing Educator
1:50 P.M. Tradeshow Break
2:15 P.M. Breakout sessions
Room A Room B
Forage Research Update from MSU You Need a Grazing Plan
Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist Dr. Ben Bartlett, Longtime Grazier - Still Learning
2:50 P.M. Continuation of Breakout Sessions
Room A Room B
Preventing & Dealing with Hay Fires Virtual Fence - the "No Fence" Containment System
John Strieter, Strieter Farms, Bayport, MI Panel Discussion of Farmers and Agri-business
Jerry Lindquist, MSU Extension Retired
3:30 P.M. Conference concludes
REGISTRATION FEES:
Individual Registration Fee is $65
Pre-registration ends on March 15th at which time all fees increase by $10, which must be paid at the door.
Lunch is not guaranteed if you do not register by March 15, 2026
For questions/help with registration please call (989) 426-7741
