Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech was awarded a USDA Conservation Innovation Grant for 2009-1012. Click here for more information on this project. About What are warm season grasses? What are the uses and benefits of growing warm season grasses? Establishment Warm season grass establishment techniques and management regimes. Economic Considerations Warm season grasses offer cash crop opportunities. Uses Warm season grasses have a variety of uses for landowners: forage, bioenergy, carbon capture, nutrient trading, and poultry bedding. Enviromental Benefits Warm season grasses offer benefits to wildlife, water quality and soils. Workshops We are offer free landowner workshops. See current schedule or request a meeting in your area. Projects There are a number of current projects related to warm season grasses. Demonstration Site Come visit our warm season grass demonstration site. Resources Links to additional resources related to warm season grasses.