Matt Booher
Grassland Agronomist
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Overview
I serve as a grassland agronomist in the Integrated Conservation Agronomy (ICA) program, a partnership between Virginia Tech and Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Expertise
- Grazing management
- Pasture management
- Pasture soil health
- Forage production and management
Education
- M.Sc., Agronomy, Colorado State University, 2009
- B.Sc., Agroecology, Penn State University, 2004
I mostly work with on-farm demonstrations.
I work with producers one-on-one and in groups to provide education on management of hay and pasture systems. I provide technical support and training to producers and agency staff. I coordinate a group of grassland farmer-mentors who help to educate their peers through on-farm activities and educational events.
Grassland Agronomist | 2024-Present
School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Extension Agent | 2012-2024
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Agronomist | 2010-2012 & 2004-2007
Rockingham Cooperative
Harrisonburg, VA