Switchgrass is noted for heavy growth during late spring and early summer, making excellent pasture, and can be baled for hay. It is rated excellent for wildlife nesting, brood rearing, and winter cover. The extensive root systems provide excellent stabilizing cover for soil erosion control.
The stiff straw makes it valuable for field borders and wind barriers. Jared West, of NRCS, will lead this virtual session, introducing switchgrass as a conservation and income-generating crop.
Participants will explore its role in soil health, erosion control, and biomass markets, while learning establishment basics and how it fits into the NRCS conservation practice standard and cost incentives. Take the first step to learn more and register for this workshop!
For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg at 804.892.2997 or tbugg@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.