This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca

Join Don Gayton, M.Sc, PAg, on a field trip in Ok Falls to learn about rotational grazing. See examples of different grass types and how they respond to grazing. Don has years of experience dealing with rangeland grazing issues. Jay Kehne of Conservation Northwest will introduce new developments in virtual fencing and how they can change the future of rotational grazing. Jay is actively involved with ranchers in Okanagan County who are implementing the new fencing technology. Complimentary Lunch will be provided at the OK Falls Bar and Grill for networking and discussion. Register and place your lunch order with the attached menu. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn from these two experts.

9:30: Sign-in and mingle time
9:45: Brian Thomas: Welcome and Introduction to Thomas Ranch
10:00: Don Gayton: Grass Types, Grass growth, Response to Grazing, Q&A
11:00: Brian Thomas: Experience with Rotational Grazing
12:00: Lunch at OK Falls Bar and Grill

1:15: Dave Casorso: Introduction to Casorso Ranch; experience with rotational grazing, Q&A
2:00: Don Gayton: Rotational Grazing Systems
2:15: Jay Kehne: Virtual Electronic Fencing, Future of Rotational Grazing, Q&A
3:00: Depart

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the tour. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.

To select your lunch order download the OK Falls menu HERE

Due to limited spots on this tour and lunch orders being individual, if you cannot attend try to provide as much notice as possible so that someone else may benefit from this tour.

This PD event is now full.