2026 Forage Seed Production Workshop

If you’re thinking of growing grass seed, this is a great opportunity to come out and learn!

About this Event

🌱 Thinking about adding grass seed to your rotation this spring?
Before you seed a single acre, come learn from growers, researchers, and seed companies in the industry.

Join us for the 2026 Turf & Forage Seed Production Workshop & AGM in Fort St. John:
✔ Market opportunities in turf & forage seed
✔ Production tips & tricks from experienced growers
✔ W**d, insect & disease management
✔ Direct conversations with seed companies
✔ AGM + networking with local producers

📅 March 4, 2026
📍 Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, Fort St. John
🎟 Free for PRFSA members

Agenda


🕑: 07:30 AM
Registration

🕑: 08:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions

🕑: 08:10 AM
Peace Region Turf and Forage Seed Production- A Historical Look

🕑: 08:30 AM
Turf Grass Market Opportunities
Host: Mike Baker, New Seeds

🕑: 09:00 AM
Forage Grasses and Legumes Market Opportunities
Host: Heather Kerschbaummer, Golden Acre Seeds

🕑: 09:30 AM
Cover-crops-mediated Fescue Termination
Host: Nitya Khanal, AAFC Beaverlodge

🕑: 10:00 AM
Coffee Break & Poster session

🕑: 10:30 AM
Managing Grassy Weeds
Host: Calvin Yoder, PRFSA/SARDA Ag Research

🕑: 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions

Info: Session 1: Timothy Production Tips & Tricks or Session 2: Perennial Ryegrass Production Tips & Tricks

🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM
2026 Integrated AGMs, Budget & Elections for the Peace Region Forage Seed Assn

🕑: 02:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

Info: Session 3: Creeping Red Fescue Production Tips & Tricks OR Session 4: Bromegrass Production Tips & Tricks

🕑: 02:45 PM
Coffee Break & Poster Session

🕑: 03:15 PM
Production Breakout Sessions

Info: Session 5: Common Insects & Diseases to Watch For OR Session 6: Clover Seed Production Tips & Tricks OR Session 7: Tall Fescue Production Tips & Tricks

🕑: 04:00 PM
SEED Dating

Info: Seed Trade rotates around to grower tables – 5-10 min each

🕑: 04:40 PM
PRFSA Extension Plan
Host: Talon Gauthier, PRFSA

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