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The purpose of the BC Forage Council is to promote growth and development of a viable forage industry for domestic and export markets.

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The BC Forage Council Resource Library

– Coming this Winter 2026-2027

Program Highlights

BCFC is the provincial partner in implementing National programming on grazing management

We are pleased to be partnering with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association in delivering two national programs that have been designed to support farm partners to learn about and implement advanced grazing systems. These programs include cost-share funding for producers for implementation, as well as supporting knowledge transfer activities and materials.

Learn more about Advanced Grazing Systems program here and the On-Farm Climate Action Fund program here.

Questions about either program? E-mail us: info@bcforagecouncil.com.

About

The purpose of the BC Forage Council 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… Continue reading About

Contact

EMAIL: info@bcforagecouncil.com Mailing Address:1595 Fifth AvenuePrince George, BCV2L 3L9 2026 Board of Directors Voting Directors: Doug Hatfield Producer – Fraser Fort George Garth Healey Healey Hay and Strawdust Supply – Fraser Valley Chris Solecki Producer – Lakes District Graeme Fowler Producer – Vancouver Island David Zirnhelt Producer – Cariboo Mike Witt Producer – Okanagan Eugen… 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