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Winter 2020-2021 Events

Forage Management Knowledge Transfer Event Series

  • Upcoming Webinar Series of 5 webinars focused on providing producers in the central and northern interior of BC with relevant, applied information to enhance their knowledge of current sustainable forage and soil management practices to improve overall production

Demonstrating Innovative Pasture Rejuvenation Practices in Central and Northern Interior of B.C.

  • The BC Forage Council will be hosting a series of 3 webinars providing insight into the project and relevant information about Innovative Pasture Rejuvenation.

Producer Panel on Pasture Rejuvenation for Kootenay-Boundary Region

  • Panel discussion with six Kootenay & Boundary producers to learn what innovative practices they have been trialing over the last two years to revitalize pasture, incorporate legumes and increase soil carbon.

About

The purpose of the society is to promote growth and development of a viable forage industry for domestic and export markets. It was established to provide a unified voice for forage crop producers, representing all sectors of the industry. More specifically, the society has the following purpose: Economic growth and development of the industry. Member… Continue reading About

Contact

Serena Black, BJ, MSc Manager EMAIL: bcfc@bcforagecouncil.com PHONE: (250) 564-4115 loc 233 FAX: (250) 563-9679 Mailing Address: 1595 Fifth Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3L9 2018-2019 Board of Directors Voting Directors: Bill Awmack, Quality West Seeds Jeremy Birky, Glendale Agra David Clarke, Producer (West Chilcotin) Erin Durrell, Union Forage Doug Hatfield, Producer (Fraser Fort George)… Continue reading Contact

Projects

Since 1988, the BC Forage Council (BCFC) has been working to promote the growth and development of a viable forage industry in BC. This page is dedicated to various research and extension projects that have been conducted over the years. NOTE: this page is under active construction, so please return frequently to find updated information.… Continue reading Projects

Re: Demonstration Research Manual

“This kind of research is useful and it’s doable. It doesn’t take any complicated tools: I’m using a couple dollar-store hoops, a kitchen scale and some zip-lock bags. It probably takes a couple hours at the front end and maybe four or five hours later in the summer. But down the road, if I can gain another 15, 20 per cent production and I’m going to see that gain over 10 years, that’ll be time very well spent.” – Wayne Ray, Vanderhoof.

Manual “is useful and it’s doable”

“I’d really encourage other producers to do their own studies since other varieties might better suit their conditions. Harvesting alfalfa with higher protein can make a huge difference – sometimes as much as $100/ton – in what you can get for the hay. That can make or break your business.” – Traugott Klein, Vanderhoof.

Use science instead of guesswork