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Rotational grazing is more than a management technique; it is a decision-making framework that shapes soil health, plant productivity, livestock performance, and long-term landscape resilience. This two-part webinar series provides a comprehensive, practical exploration of rotational grazing systems, grounded in decades of applied experience across British Columbia’s diverse grazing environments.

Led by Rob Dinwoodie, PAg., an agrologist with over 35 years of experience in range management, government policy, consulting, and producer support, this series bridges theory and practice. Participants will gain both the “why” behind rotational grazing and the “how” needed to implement, assess, and adapt grazing systems in real-world conditions.

Part One: Foundations of Rotational Grazing - Why and How It Works

February 3, 2026, 9 - 10am

Part One focuses on building a strong conceptual foundation by examining how rotational grazing differs from conventional systems and why it has become a key tool for sustainable livestock management.

This session explores how grazing decisions influence plant health, soil function, and livestock performance, drawing on examples from Crown range, private land, community watersheds, and working ranches across BC.

Topics include:

• Conventional grazing versus rotational grazing: key differences and outcomes

• Why rotational grazing works: ecological, operational, and production drivers

• Plant responses to grazing: growth, recovery, and resilience

• Soil and livestock benefits, including forage productivity, ground cover, and system stability

• Understanding grazing pressure, timing, and recovery in different landscapes

Part One is ideal for participants looking to strengthen their understanding of grazing fundamentals, whether they are new to rotational grazing or seeking to refresh and deepen their knowledge.

Part Two: Putting Rotational Grazing into Action: Tools, Infrastructure, and Monitoring

February 10, 2026, 9 - 10am

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Part Two shifts from concepts to implementation. Building on the foundations established in Part One, this session focuses on the practical tools, infrastructure, and monitoring approaches required to design and evaluate successful rotational grazing systems.

Drawing on Rob’s extensive experience developing grazing plans, advising producers, and monitoring outcomes across a wide range of conditions, this session emphasizes adaptability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Topics include:

• Tools and infrastructure for rotational grazing systems

• Fence design and layout, including permanent, temporary, and emerging technologies such as virtual fencing

• Water development considerations for livestock distribution and performance

• Monitoring grazing success: what to look for in plants, soils, and livestock

• Using monitoring results to adjust grazing plans and improve outcomes over time

Part Two is particularly valuable for agrologists and producers involved in grazing plan development, implementation, and assessment, including work in sensitive environments such as riparian areas, community watersheds, and post-disturbance landscapes.

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About the Presenter

Rob Dinwoodie, PAg. is a Professional Agrologist with over three decades of experience in range and grazing management. His career spans senior roles with the Ministry of Forests, consulting work with the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, BC Cattlemen’s Association, and the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association, and extensive collaboration with producers, First Nations, and government agencies.

Rob has led and contributed to provincial pilot projects, grazing strategies, invasive plant management programs, wildfire recovery planning, and best management practice development. He was awarded Agrologist of the Year by the Okanagan Chapter of BCIA in 2017 and continues to be actively involved in professional and industry leadership.

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

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