About Us
Forage Institute
Forage Institute
Forage Institute
The Forage Institute is a meeting held every spring to share technical and educational information on the latest industry trends, research and forage news that affects Illinois forage & hay producers.
Forage Expo
Forage Institute
Forage Institute
Attend the Forage Expo in the summer to learn more about current events, hear from producers about their latest best management practices and view forage equipment demonstrations. Don't forget to enter the hay quality contest!
Become a Member
Forage Institute
Become a Member
Illinois Forage and Grassland members include forage producers, students, educators, government and industry representatives. IFGC members receive the quarterly newsletter "Forage Feed", discounted registration fees for the Forage Institute, and corporate membership includes standard exhibit space at two IFGC sponsored events each year. Corporate sponsors are recognized in the "Forage Feed" newsletter and on our website. You also receive a membership to the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC). The AFGC promotes the profitable production and sustainable utilization of quality forage and grasslands. For more information about AFGC membership click the link below.
Become a Member
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your membership fee will fund our mission.
- Student Membership: $5.00
- Individual Membership: $30.00
- Northwest IFGC Membership: $35.00
- Corporate Membership: $200.00
Simply click below and enter the amount of your membership fee and follow the prompts.
Our Mission
The mission of the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council is to provide the framework that unites industry, producers, educational and government institutions for the production, marketing and wise use of forages and grasslands.
Illinois Forage Feed is a quarterly newsletter published by IFGC. To subscribe to Forage Feed, simply become a member of IFGC and you'll be added to our mailing list.
Leadership
IFGC Executives
IFGC Board Members
IFGC Board Members
President: Doug Hanson
Ashkum, IL 815.382.6684
Vice President: Jared Godfrey
Wildwood, MO 618.578.1210
Secretary: Matt Bunger
Williamsville, IL 217.473.2690
Treasurer: Jeff Hyett
Dalton City, IL 217.620.7508
IFGC Board Members
IFGC Board Members
IFGC Board Members
Producers
Ron Tombaugh - Streator, IL | darthay@yahoo.com
David Ernst - New Douglas, IL | davidernst@frontiernet.net
Travis Meteer - Baylis, IL | wmeteer@gmail.com
Steve Berning - Warrenville, IL | steve@galushafarm.com
Education/Government
Justin Rickard - Normal, IL | jwricka@ilstu.edu
Jennifer Earing - Normal, IL | jeearin@ilstu.edu
Doug Gucker - Cisco, IL | dgucker@illinois.edu
Abbie Sperry- Carthage, IL | abbiesperry@usda.gov
Industry
Laura Lant - Macomb, IL| laura@midwestgrass.com
- Vacant Position -
Gregg Zurliene - Eolia, MO | greggzurliene@gmail.com
Jamie Washburn, Martinsville, IL | jamie@dga-natinoal.org
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IFGC Annual Meeting Notice
The IFGC Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM video conference or in-person at the Ropp Agriculture Building in Normal, IL. For additional details, including COVID restrictions please go to the calendar of events.
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