The Ontario Forage Council, a non-profit organization devoted specifically to forages, is excited to announce that Profitable Pastures will proceed online for 2022. From March 8-10th, 2022, there will be three live webinars airing daily from 7:30 – 8:30PM EST.
March 8th, 2022 @ 7:30PM EST – Planned Grazing – Making the Cows work for you
Pam Iwanchysko will give an overview of the results of a project that was developed and monitored at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives Research Farm near Brandon, Manitoba. The three-year project resulted in showcasing proper grazing management to promote the reduction and elimination of the practice of continuous grazing.
March 9th, 2022 @ 7:30PM EST – Striving for success, as an Ontario Bison Farmer
Mark Shouldice of Big Rock Bison located in Shallow Lake, Ontario, is a recipient of the 2021 Mapleseed Pasture Award. Shouldice will share his family’s story as bison producers in Ontario that focus on regenerative, sustainable, and profitable farming practices to produce both nutritious and delicious protein.
March 10th, 2022 @7:30PM EST – Grazing Ruminant – The original soil builders
Ryan Boyd will discuss insights gained such as how to effectively manage pastures to maximize stocking rate, soil carbon sequestration and overall profitability. Boyd shares his experience of visiting farmers and ranchers across the globe and researching grazing systems as part of his Nuffield Scholarship.
Register now at no cost here: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/profitable-pastures-2138826297. CEUs are available for Certified Crop Advisors who participate in the live event.
Approximately one-week post-event, Ontario Forage Council will post all presentations on their Youtube Channel at @OntarioForageCouncil.