By Leanna Duppstadt
(SWPG) is a cooperative effort group led by county conservation districts, local farmers, and industry partners, with assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture. They also receive assistance from Penn State Extension, the PA Department of Agriculture, the PA State Conservation Commission, and others. The goal of SWPG is to promote and improve pasture and rotational grazing systems through field days, pasture walks, and conferences.
This year is the 45th anniversary of SWPG, and to celebrate, they are hosting a conference in collaboration with the Red Devon Association on October 2–5, 2025, at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Some highlights of the event include keynote speakers Steve Campbell, Troy Bishopp, and Dr. Lowell Midla, in addition to a Red Devon cattle show. The event will take place mainly on Friday and Saturday, kicking off with a farm tour and then returning to the fairgrounds for breakout sessions, which continue on Saturday, followed by live demonstrations.