Rotational Grazing Office Hours

March 14th, 11:00-1:00 PDT

Are you a producer with questions about the OFCAF program, the application process, mentorship or the Advanced Grazing Systems online course? This is a weekly drop-in space where the Rotational Grazing Coordinator can answer producers’ basic questions.

Producer OFCAF Information Session

10:00 - 11:00 PT (Multiple dates) March 17th and March 31st

Join Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA) and partners for an information session about the On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) project and Rotational Grazing On-Farm Implementation

Advanced Grazing Workshop - Grand Forks

March 17th, 12:30-3:30 PDT

Learn more about how to implement rotational livestock grazing systems on your operation, resources to put principles into practice, and updates and future opportunities with the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Grazing (OFCAF).

Advanced Grazing Workshop - Creston

March 18th, 12:30-3:30 PDT

Learn more about how to implement rotational livestock grazing systems on your operation, resources to put principles into practice, and updates and future opportunities with the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Grazing (OFCAF).

Advanced Grazing Workshop - Cranbrook

March 19th, 12:30-3:30 PDT

Learn more about how to implement rotational livestock grazing systems on your operation, resources to put principles into practice, and updates and future opportunities with the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Grazing (OFCAF).

Advanced Grazing Workshop - Invermere

March 20th, 12:30-3:30 PDT

Learn more about how to implement rotational livestock grazing systems on your operation, resources to put principles into practice, and updates and future opportunities with the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Grazing (OFCAF).

Rotational Grazing Office Hours

March 21th, 11:00-1:00 PDT

Are you a producer with questions about the OFCAF program, the application process, mentorship or the Advanced Grazing Systems online course? This is a weekly drop-in space where the Rotational Grazing Coordinator can answer producers’ basic questions.

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Meet your BC Farmer Mentors

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Owen Broad

Cover Crop Mentor - BC

My name is Owen Broad and for the last 22 years have been operating our organic family farm on the Kettle River in Grand Forks, BC. We grow a range of vegetables, fruit, tree fruit and hay. Since the beginning I have worked with a lot of cover crops and learned from many experiences (good and bad) and have first hand knowledge on and in the ground. I also pay attention to what other farmers do and have read extensively on cover cropping from a wide range of sources. I find the subject very interesting and think that it can be applied as an important component in farming and the benefits are well worth the effort. In case anyone is wondering, I do have a lot of other interests. I’m into all kinds of sports, hiking, art (formerly a commercial photographer), science and reading. Luckily, I have a very and interesting and a little bit crazy family that bombard me with all sorts of ideas. It keeps me fresh. So there you go, I’m always looking for new experiences.

Paddy Doherty

Cover Crop Mentor - BC

Paddy grew up in Vancouver but moved ‘back-to-the-land’ in the 1970’s. He has been an organic farmer all his adult life. From operating a sheep ranch in the Cariboo to a commercial carrot farm in the North Okanagan. Throughout his farming career Paddy has held many posts within the local and wider farming community. His most recent position was Code Development Manager with ISEAL, based in London UK. Paddy and Elaine now own and operate West Enderby Farm in the North Okanagan. They grow cauliflower and winter storage crops.

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Jed Franklin

Cover Crop Mentor - BC

Jed and his wife Amber have operated a family farm in the Peace Country for many years, primarily growing grain. They are working to make their farm more resilient to the challenges of the future, and enjoy experimenting with different agriculture techniques such as cover cropping, underseeding, and crop rotation to add more organic matter and nutrients to the soil. Jed has worked with many different cover crops in the area over the last 10 years, finding out what varieties and techniques work best for the region.

Deepak Chugh

Nitrogen Mentor - BC

I am experienced Professional Agrologist with diverse skills gained from working on family farm growing cereal grains, agro-forestry, fruits, and vegetables. Over the last couple of decades, I’ve worked in agricultural processing, crop production, extension services, agronomy to inspection to farm market development and consultation. I am a firm believer in success and growth through encouragement, collaboration, and compassion.

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