Publications
The International Grassland Congress developed this page to provide publications related to the grassland industry. Some of these publications were developed based on IGC specific initiatives.
New IGC History Book!
In 1927, recognizing the importance of grasslands in food security, a group of 16 scientists, from seven European countries, met in Leipzig, Germany to seek ways to improve grassland agriculture and communication among grassland scientists. Close to 100 years later, their efforts have evolved into the International Grassland Congress, an event attended by about 1000 delegates representing more than 80 countries.
Using first-hand accounts of those who lived through its history, this book traces the origin and development of the International Grassland Congress. It also gives insight on how historical events, organizational changes, and technical advances are affecting the event and grassland science as a whole. However, despite shifting priorities and technology, many basic principles, methods, and objectives emerging from the early research in grassland agriculture remain relevant today.
It is written by Vivien G. Allen (Texas Tech University, USA), Roger J. Wilkins (Rothamsted Research, UK), Garry D. Lacefield (University of Kentucky, USA) and S. Ray Smith (University of Kentucky, USA). It is published by The Forage and Grassland Foundation (Lexington, Kentucky, USA).
An International Terminology for Grazing Lands & Grazing Animals
Recognizing the importance of a clear consensus of terms and their definitions used in grazing lands, The Forage and Grazing Lands Terminology Committee was formed in 1989 through the American Forage and Grassland Council. Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals, published in 1991, addressed 106 terms. Results were reported at the XVII International Grassland Congress in 1993. At the Congress’s request, and in collaboration with the International Rangeland Congress, this was expanded to include an international scope that resulted in the terminology we have today. An International Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals was published in 2011 and translated into seven languages.
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Click below to view the PDF of An International Terminology for Grazing Lands & Grazing Animals. Links to other translations can be found below.
Proceedings of the International Grasslands Congress
Each International Grassland Congress is comprised of educational sessions focused on grasslands. This information is preserved for future reference and use in the Congress Proceedings. Proceedings from all IGCs are currently being collected to be made available electronically, and completely searchable, at the University of Kentucky Knowledge Center. To view current available proceedings click below.
Purchasing a Print Copy of the XXV IGC Proceedings
If you would like to purchase a print copy of the Proceedings, or a specific paper, you may do so at the link below.