Grazing Plan Workshops

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Time: March 24, 2025 at 7pm to March 26, 2025 at 9pm
Location: online
Website or Map: https://onforagenetwork.ca/on…
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: Ontario Forage Council
Latest Activity: Mar 17

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Ontario Forage Council (OFC) is pleased to announce our upcoming Grazing Plan
Workshops.
It doesn’t matter why you need a grazing plan, whether it’s to apply for funding or to help you plan
your operation, this is the workshop for you! Our mentors will help guide you through the process of
creating your grazing plan, from your herd plan to building in contingency, paddock design, and how
to map your farm with Google Earth.

March 24 & 26, 2025, 7pm to 9pm EST - Online
April 5, 2025, 10am to 3pm EST - in Codrington (lunch provided)
April 12, 2025, 10am to 3pm EST - in Markdale (lunch provided)

Spots are limited and the cost is $25 per person.
These workshops are OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with OnFarm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applications in the Rotational Grazing category.
OFC is proud to partner with Farmers for Climate Solutions and the Canadian Forage and Grassland
Association (CFGA) to offer these workshops as part of the Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program.
For more information about the workshops and to register: https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontarioforage-council/advanced-grazing-mentorship-program/

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