Promoting the growth and development of a viable forage industry for domestic and export markets
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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
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 2017-2018 Board of Directors Voting Directors: Bill Awmack, Quality West Seeds Jeremy Birky, Glendale Agra David Clarke, Producer (West Chilcotin) Norm Dueck, Pickseed Erin Durrell, Union Forage Doug Hatfield,… Continue reading Contact
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.
“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.
