The Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium is a comprehensive program on the many issues facing alfalfa and forage crops.  Forages represent a major component of western farming and impact many other enterprises such as dairy farming, beef production, sheep, goats, as well as honey, agricultural industries and environmental issues.  This symposium covers topics ranging from economics and markets, regulatory trends, industry issues, pest management, forage quality, irrigation, genetics to impacts and the environment.  The symposium is a “must” for anyone interested in these important crops. 

The 2017 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium is organized by the Cooperative Extension Services of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and grower and industry liaison members.  The symposium is currently in its 47th year, and is hosted by the California Alfalfa & Forage Association, representing thousands of California forage growers. 

Farmers, Pest Control Advisors, Certified Crop Advisors, industry members, agency representatives, Cooperative Extension personnel, and anyone who wishes to be informed about important issues related to alfalfa and forages.

Each year, symposium proceedings are archived. Previous year’s symposia featuring videos, PowerPoints, and proceedings of the talks can be found here.