Grassland Partnership: Introducing Clovers Into Tall Fescue Pastures

A lunchtime look at pasture improvement

NC State Extension will offer a free Grassland Partnership webinar Oct 21, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. The online session focuses on introducing clovers into existing tall fescue pastures. It is one of two fall webinars connecting pasture management education with information about potential financial assistance. Farmers can register through the official announcement, which links to the individual sessions. Keep the two dates separate when planning your attendance: the clover webinar is Oct. 21, and the native grass webinar is Nov. 18.

Connect the topic with your farm

Before joining, note where clover already grows on your farm and which fields you might want to improve. A recent soil test, a short account of weed pressure and your field’s herbicide history can help you identify questions to pursue. These are optional preparation suggestions, not a published list of required materials. Ask how the practice fits your conditions rather than assuming that every field needs the same approach. The series is relevant to livestock producers interested in evaluating their forage systems. Use the presentation to distinguish what is broadly useful from what needs a closer look on your own land. Keep notes on questions that would benefit from a conversation with your local Extension contact after the webinar. The event announcement identifies the practice and the opportunity to learn about implementation, rather than promising a particular production result for every participant.

Ask about implementation support

The closing portion will explain access to financial support for implementing the featured practices. Organizers expect on-farm implementation to begin in late January 2027. The notices do not publish payment rates, acreage requirements or the geographic limits of eligibility. Before planning around assistance, ask which farms qualify, what costs the program covers and what obligations participants accept. Review your registration confirmation for Zoom access instructions and test your connection before noon. A notebook or other way to record contacts will help you follow up on funding questions. Check the official announcement again before the session for updates. Registration for an educational webinar should not be treated as approval for funding or permission to begin a reimbursable project.

Official event information