About the event

This on farm event will give you the opportunity to attend educational sessions on topics such as heifer development on forage, regenerative grazing strategies and the History of the South Poll Breed along with market opportunities.  This on farm event will feature a sale of registered and commercial South Poll Grass Cattle, a breed that is known for its gentle disposition, heat tolerance, maternal traits, and superior meat quality. Plus, you will get to meet and mingle with some of the most experienced and innovative South Poll breeders and graziers in the area. Don't miss this chance to learn, grow, and profit from the South Poll advantage. Register today and join us for the Virginia South Poll Cattle Sale and Gathering May 17-18, 2024. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Friday Night - Networking and Gathering - 4pm till Dark 

- CATTLE VIEWING

- NETWORKING

- FOOD TRUCK - not included in ticket price, but will have food available for purchase

- VIEWING of "Roots So Deep" Docuseries 4-part documentary 

   series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building 

   a path to solving climate change with hooves, heart and soil.

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Saturday - Learning and Cattle Sale - 8am to 3pm 

8:00-8:30 am      Coffee with Cows – Coffee, pastries and cattle viewing

8:30-9:00am       Welcome by VA SP Producers Team

9:00-10:00am     Heifer Development on Forage - Steve Freeman (w/ 15 min - Q&A)

10:00-10:30        BREAK - Visit vendors/cattle viewing 

10:30-11:00        Benefits and History of South Poll - My Journey in the Cattle Business - Dr. Bruce Shanks 

11:00-11:30        Q & A Session- with Steve, Bruce, any of the VA SP Producers
11:30-1:00          LUNCH – Grass fed Beef Lunch 

1:00pm               SALE – Registered Fullblood, Purebred and Percentage Females, Pairs, Bulls and Steers 

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Please register for this event online

$35/person before May 1st

$60/person after May 1st

Kids 12 and under are FREE

Location at Windy Acres Farm

2853 Spring Grove Road

Appomattox, Virginia, 24522

Please contact us if you have any questions

windyacrescattle@gmail.com

or

embercattle@gmail.com