As part of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program, you have the opportunity to work with a Grazing Mentor to support the development of a Grazing Management Plan. We have a growing network of grazing mentors and are trying our best to provide resources across all of British Columbia.
Below are profiles of current Grazing Mentors who have signed up to work with CFGA and BCFC to implement the program in British Columbia.
| Mentor | Located | Region |
| Nadia Mori | Rose Prairie | Peace Region |
| Chris Solecki | Burns Lake | Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser-Fort George & Beyond |
| Mike Witt | Okanagan | Okanagan, Kootenay Region |
| Michelle Schaeffer | Peace | Peace Region |
| Jim Forbes | Kamloops | Thompson-Nicola, Cariboo-Chilcotin |
| Tim Ross | Cranbrook | Kootenay Region |
| Rob Dinwoodie | Vernon | Okanagan-Similkameen, Cariboo-Chilcotin |
| Graeme Fowler | Comox | Vancouver Island |
| Greg Tegart | Coldstream | Thompson-Nicola, Okanagan, Kootenay Region |
Nadia Mori (Peace Region)
Nadia is a forage and range agrologist based out of Rose Prairie, BC. She has a background of working as a forage specialist in SK for almost 10 years before relocating to BC. She was also an instructor for the SK Range team, supporting young range professionals. Nadia is the current coordinator for the Peace River Forage Association of BC.
Contact: nadia.mori@usask.ca
Chris Solecki (Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser-Fort George) & Beyond
Chris Solecki is an Articling Agrologist and experienced rancher who brings practical expertise to northern British Columbia’s agricultural community. Operating from his family’s Tatalrose Ranch in Burns Lake, Chris combines hands-on cattle management experience in the Bulkley-Nechako region with formal agricultural education from Thompson Rivers University. His role as a Grazing Mentor with the BC Forage Council positions him as a respected knowledge-sharer, regularly conducting workshops and field days that showcase effective grazing techniques adapted to northern BC’s unique conditions. Chris has established himself as an essential resource for regional producers throughout Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, and surrounding areas, offering specialized guidance on sustainable grazing practices tailored to local ecosystems. His dual perspective as both a practicing rancher and emerging professional agrologist enables him to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, making him particularly valuable to producers seeking to enhance their operations within northern British Columbia’s distinctive agricultural landscape.
Contact: chrissolecki_30@hotmail.ca
Phone: 250-212-1725
Mike Witt (Okanagan based)
Mike Witt is a Professional Agrologist and trusted consultant specializing in nitrogen management and cover cropping systems for livestock operations. As the founder of Forage Based Solutions, Mike brings exceptional expertise to both beef and dairy sectors, helping producers optimize forage production while enhancing sustainability. With extensive education and field experience, Mike has established himself as a seasoned authority in cover cropping and nitrogen management for the livestock industry. His comprehensive approach to drought management ensures producers maintain production and feed quality goals even during challenging conditions. What distinguishes Mike is his unique dual perspective—combining academic knowledge with hands-on implementation. Beyond his consulting practice, Mike applies the same innovative techniques on his own farm operation, allowing him to test and refine strategies before recommending them to clients, reinforcing his credibility as both an advisor and practitioner in sustainable agricultural systems.
Contact: mike@foragebased.com
Michelle Schaeffer (Peace Region)
Michelle Schaeffer is a Professional Agrologist, certified organic and regenerative farmer, who applies evidence-based environmental science to livestock and land management at Whiskey Creek Ranch in northern British Columbia. Michelle combines her (almost 20 years of) technical expertise in the natural resource sector in soils, water, remediation and land reclamation with practical implementation of sustainable farming systems. Michelle’s specialized experience and knowledge in soil and water quality management informs her approach to regenerative livestock production, with documented success in improving pasture ecology, animal health, and production. She provides agricultural mentorship through formal apprenticeship programs and serves in leadership capacity with the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association, the Peace Region Farmers Institute, and the Peace River Forage Association of BC where she supports the advancement of initiatives that support resilient, local food production systems throughout the region.
Contact: michelle@whiskeycreekranch.ca
Jim Forbes (Thompson-Nicola, Cariboo-Chilcotin)
Jim Forbes grew up in the Cariboo ranching industry and has been working around cattle operations both large and small for all of his adult life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Major in Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan in 1986. After a few years in the private sector, he joined the Ministry of Agriculture and has worked in many capacities throughout the province over the past 31 years including 4-H Specialist, Livestock Agrologist, District Agriculturist, Land Use Agrologist, Provincial Beef & Bison Industry Specialist and Regional Agrologist.
Contact: 4bzagcon@telus.net
Tim Ross (Kootenays)
Tim Ross is a Professional Agrologist and Consultant with over 30 years of experience developing custom land management solutions throughout British Columbia. After earning his Master of Science at the University of British Columbia, Tim founded Ross Range and Reclamation Services in 1990, establishing himself as a leading expert in BC’s unique agricultural and rangeland ecosystems. His specialized provincial credentials include certification as a BC Environmental Farm Planning Advisor and designation as an Inspector with the BC Agriculture Wildlife Program. Tim’s deep understanding of BC’s diverse landscapes is enhanced by his 20+ years as a Wycliffe BC cattle rancher, where he applies his expertise firsthand. His significant contributions to rangeland management in the region have been recognized through his leadership roles with the BC Chapter of the International Society for Range Management and receipt of the 2021 Trail Boss Award for the Pacific Northwest Section. As a registered member of the BC Institute of Agrologists, Tim remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice while addressing the specific agricultural challenges faced by BC producers and landowners.
Contact: TimRossRange@telus.net
Rob Dinwoodie (Okanagan-Similkameen, Cariboo-Chilcotin)
Rob Dinwoodie resides in Vernon BC and has been involved with the beef industry for over 30 years. He worked as a Range Officer for the Ministry of Forests in the Okanagan and is familiar with grazing management as it applies to the various values on the land. Rob has a love for rangelands and currently is working as a consultant for the Investment Agriculture Foundation as a planning advisor and BC Cattlemen on projects relating to Targeted Grazing for the prevention and mitigation of wildfires. Rob has been a professional agrologist for over 30 years.
Contact: rdinwood@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-306-5570
Graeme Fowler (Vancouver Island)
Through Wild Crop Ag-Wildlife Services, Graeme has provided a wide range of extension services to Vancouver Island agricultural producers. Since moving the Vancouver Island in 1990, Graeme has delivered many projects related to wildlife management and Agricultural Land Stewardship Practices and has become well-versed in providing on-farm support to producers. His primary focus has been on the forage and livestock sector, but he has experience with VI farm commodities growth and scale. His farm-client relationships have been built on sweat equity, trust, professionalism, and cooperation. This work has allowed him to build strong producer relationships and gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges to production and the importance of BMPs across many commodities. He is also a forage producer and incorporates rotational grazing practices on the family farm.
Contact: wildcrop@shaw.ca
Greg Tegart (Thompson-Nicola, Okanagan)
Greg Tegart is a Range and Field Crop Agrologist. He has two BSc degrees – from UBC in Biology and University of Alberta in Agriculture and Range Management. Greg was employed in agriculture for more than three decades with BC’s Ministry of Agriculture, and enjoyed numerous roles – including field crop and range specialist and district agrologist. He has also had the opportunity to lead or participate in numerous projects and initiatives that allowed him to work throughout BC. Greg lives in rural Coldstream BC.
Contact: greg.tegart@shaw.ca
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