Forages and grasslands provide essential services to society. They sustain livestock enterprises—including dairy, beef, goats, horses, and sheep—while delivering critical environmental benefits. Well-managed forage systems protect soil from erosion, enhance water quality, store nutrients and carbon in the soil, and provide valuable habitat for wildlife. In addition, grasslands hold promise as renewable feedstocks for bioenergy production.

This website offers research-based information on forage and grassland management in North Carolina and across the tall fescue belt. Here you will find practical guidance, current recommendations, and updates on upcoming events, workshops, and outreach activities designed to support producers, land managers, and agricultural professionals.