Grassland Professionals are certified by the American Forage and Grassland Council, which promotes profitable production and sustainable utilization of quality forage and grasslands. A minimum of 32 CEUs from a diversity of topics must be obtained during the 2-year certification period. At least 16 CEUs must come from the following subject matter areas: vegetative management, animal management, conservation planning on grasslands and grazing lands, pasture condition assessment, economics of forage and grassland management, grassland soil management, soil quality, erosion control, and soil fertility management.
The AFGC CGP Program recognizes both committee-approved and self-reported CEUs. Your chapter has the option of getting pre-approval for credits or allowing CPGs to self-certify at a later date. CGPs must provide proof of satisfactory completion of all
CEUs when making application for certification renewal, so providing them with a verification of attendance is important.
A CEU Program Documentation form for requesting pre-approval of CEUs is available on the AFGC website (www.afgc.org/AFGC%20CEU%20Program.htm). The form must be submitted by the meeting provider. Submission at least 30 days prior to the event is recommended.
American Forage and Grassland Council
800-944-2342
www.afgc.org
