Join BC Grazing Mentors and OFCAF Recipients at Casorso Ranch to learn cutting-edge virtual fencing technology, advanced rotational grazing principles, and monitoring tools for data-driven grazing decisions. This educational field day will provide local ranchers and farmers with practical knowledge and skills in advanced pasture management techniques, focusing on virtual fencing technology implementation, advanced rotational grazing principles, and a comprehensive walkthrough of the BC Forage Council Grazing Response Index. Participants will gain hands-on experience with this revolutionary OFCAF-funded technology that's transforming modern grazing management practices.
Presenters: Casorso Ranch Team and Grazing Mentors Rob Dinwoodie and Tim Ross
Session 1: Virtual Fencing Technology Workshop and Demonstration
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Introduction to virtual fencing systems and GPS collar technology
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Live demonstration of virtual fence setup and programming
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Cattle behavior training tips and adaptation techniques
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Cost-benefit and ROI considerations
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Integration with existing ranch infrastructure
Session 2: Advanced Rotational Grazing with Virtual Fencing and OFCAF Funding
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Principles of advanced rotational grazing using virtual boundaries
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Dynamic paddock design and flexible grazing cells
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Maximizing pasture recovery periods with rotational grazing
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Real-time grazing management adjustments
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Overview of On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) opportunities
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Virtual fencing funding eligibility and application process
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Funding timelines and implementation support
Session 3: Practical Pasture Assessment and Grazing Response Index
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Guided pasture walk on Casorso Ranch property
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Grazing Response Index (GRI) methodology
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Plant health indicators and monitoring strategies
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Data integration between virtual fencing and pasture assessment
Our comprehensive GRI booklet will be available at this event - free for BC Forage Council members and $15 CAD for non-members. This is your opportunity to take home a valuable resource and gain the confidence to implement this science-based tool on your own operation.
Don't miss this chance to add powerful monitoring and virtual fencing tools to your grazing management toolkit!