BALLERSTEDT Peter

obtained a Master of Science in Agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1983 and a Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1986. Trained in forage agronomy and ruminant nutrition, Peter has extensive experience in forage and ruminant animal agriculture. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 until 1992. He worked in the forage seed industry from 2011 until 2023 as Barenbrug USA’s Forage Product Manager and Forage Ambassador. He is a current member of national and international agronomy, animal science, and grassland-related scientific societies. He is the current President of the American Forage and Grassland Council.