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Online Farmer to Farmer Discussion – Principles of Rotational Grazing

February 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Join experienced organic ranchers Tristan Banwell of Spray Creek Ranch and Steve Meggait of Fresh Valley Farms for a presentation on the principles of rotational grazing, followed by an interactive discussion on the finer points of the following topics:

  • Fencing – permanent perimeter, interior subdivision, smaller livestock fencing and layout options
  • Water – the use of irrigation systems, dedicated livestock water systems and portable tank systems
  • Winter Grazing – stockpile grazing, swath grazing and bale grazing
  • Annual Forages – fall planting for early spring grazing, warm season annuals and pasture cropping
  • Grass-finishing – how to keep ruminants on the gain with rotational grazing

Learn more and register for free at: eventbrite.ca/e/farmer-to-farmer-discussion-principles-of-rotational-grazing-tickets-495306514117

 

This project is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund was provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

 

Details

Date:
February 23, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farmer-to-farmer-discussion-principles-of-rotational-grazing-tickets-495306514117

Venue

Online