The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has developed an online platform to help producers learn more about rotational grazing and how it can be adopted to their farm.
“Whether you’re managing a large operation that keeps you on the farm, have an off-farm job or possible family commitments, this program was designed for people who are interested in learning, but may not always be able to attend the many great workshops available,” the association says on its website.
“With a device, an internet connection and a will to learn, CFGA’s Advanced Grazing Systems Program is a course to provide anyone wanting the basics on rotational grazing a foundation of the most important concepts.”
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The CFGA says the program is centred on increasing the total acres under a rotational grazing system. To implement it in various growing regions across Canada, the program has a two-fold approach:
- to provide producers access to funding to reduce possible financial challenges associated with trying or expanding the practice of rotational grazing in their operations
- To provide producers with information and resources they need to implement rotational grazing as it makes sense for their operations.
The CFGA says the platform creates opportunities for producers to learn on their own or connect with others who are learning the same materials.
“We also have created many opportunities to ask questions of mentors and other rotational grazing experts.”
The next step in creating a grazing plan is to put that plan into action. Through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund, CFGA is working with partners in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan to distribute funds to farmers ready to put advanced grazing concepts into practice.
The CFGA says it’s finalizing details of the program and aims to release it in July 2023.
For more information, visit canadianfga.ca.
