Idaho Hay & Forage Schools
Free, in-person workshops hosted by the University of Idaho Extension in partnership with Harvest Tec®.
These hands-on workshops are designed to help hay and forage producers improve quality, protect yield, and make more informed management decisions. Learn directly from University of Idaho Extension specialists and Harvest Tec® experts with insights you can apply immediately in your operation.
Hay & Forage School in Preston, ID
When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Where: Robinson Building - 186 West 200 North Preston, ID
Itinerary:
9:00 Forage Economic Outlook - Reed Findlay, U of I
9:20 Cost of Forage Quality, Economics of Forage Oats and Barley - Brett Wilder, U of I
9:40 Hay Storage and Quality - Sawyer Fonnesbeck, U of I
10:00 Understanding a Forage Sample - Pramod Acharya, U of I
10:30 Alfalfa Diseases - Joseph Sagers, U of I
11:00 Weeds in Alfalfa - Tom Jacobsen, U of I
11:30 Hay Cutting and Conditioning - Scott Wangsgard, Harvest Tec
12:30 Lunch – Sponsored by Harvest Tec
1:00 Hay Raking and Baling - Scott Wangsgard, Harvest Tec
3:00 Adjourn
*One Pesticide Credit Available*
Hay & Forage School in Mud Lake, ID
When: Friday March 6th, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Where: ALC Building - 1256 E 1500 N Terreton, ID
Itinerary:
9:00 Weeds in Alfalfa - Tom Jacobsen, U of I
9:25 Forage Economic Outlook - Reed Findlay, U of I
9:45 Cost of Forage Quality, Economics of Forage Oats and Barley - Brett Wilder, U of I
10:05 Hay Storage and Quality - Sawyer Fonnesbeck, U of I
10:25 Understanding a Forage Sample - Pramod Acharya, U of I
10:55 Alfalfa Diseases - Joseph Sagers, U of I
11:20 Hay Cutting, Conditioning, and Moisture - Scott Wangsgard, Harvest Tec
12:30 Lunch – Sponsored by Harvest Tec
*One Pesticide Credit Available*
Hay & Forage School in St. Anthony, ID
When: Friday March 6th, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m.
Where: I-C Ag Extension Office - 19 West 1st North St. Anthony, ID
Itinerary:
12:00 Lunch – Sponsored by Harvest Tec
1:00 Weeds in Alfalfa - Tom Jacobsen, U of I
1:25 Forage Economic Outlook - Reed Findlay, U of I
1:45 Hay Storage and Quality - Sawyer Fonnesbeck, U of I
2:05 Cost of Forage Quality, Economics of Forage Oats and Barley - Brett Wilder, U of I
2:25 Understanding a Forage Sample - Pramod Acharya, U of I
2:55 Alfalfa Diseases - Joseph Sagers, U of I
3:20 Hay Cutting, Conditioning, and Moisture - Scott Wangsgard, Harvest Tec
*One Pesticide Credit Available*
Register to Attend a Hay & Forage School!
All Hay & Forage Schools are free to attend, but registration is required to plan for meals, seating, and pesticide credits.
